CENTRE
for
REFORMATION
and
RENAISSANCE
STUDIES
VICTORIA
UNIVERSITY
TORONTO
CALENDAR OF WILLS
PROVED #tlD INROLLED II TH
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON
INTRODUCTION,
THE historical and literary importance of wills was
Historical
scarcely recognized until the commencement of the and literary
present century. Previous to the production of a importance
of wills.
series of wills under the title of ' Testament Vetusta'
by Sir Harris Nicolas in 186, nothing of the kind had been
attempted if we except the 'Royal and Noble Wills, which ap-
peared in 1780 but since that time various literary societies-
and notably the Camden, 1 Surtees, and Chetham " Societies, not to
mention others--have turned their attention to the wills once pe-
served at Doctors' Commons, but some time since removed to
Somerset House, as well as those in various provincial registries.
The result has been that a new field for research has been opened
for the genealogist, the biographer, the philologist, and the topo-
grapher. It was Sir Harris licolas's opinion (expressed in his
preface to the work just mentioned ) that if several thousand
wills were printed literally from the originals, with glossarial
notes and copious indexes, from the earliest perlod to the end
of the seventeenth century, "the most valuable illustration of
the dresses, manners, language, and, in a word, of everything
connected with the domestic history of this country would be
formed which could possibly be produced." Again, with respect to
genealogical research, the same authority unhesitatingly asserts
that a miscellaneous collection of wills well indexed, cannot fail
to throw considerable light upon descents now contradictory or
uncertain ; and whether the facts developed on these points
' Wills from Doctors' Commons,'
vol.
u , DurhamWills' 2 vols,; ' York Wills,'
vols.; and' Richmondshire Willst' I voL
VOL. II.
'Lancashire and Cheshire Wills/
vol.
. Testamenta Vet,,' Introd. p. 15.
b
1I INTRODUCTION.
confirm what was doubtful or establish what was unknown, the
value of them is unquestionable. !
The wills enrolled in the Court of Husting, London--a
calendar of which is brought to an end in the present volume--
substantially realize the words of Sir Harris Nicolas just cited in
two respects, for in number they comprise " several thousand,"
and they extend " from the earliest period to the end of the
seventeenth century." To have literally followed out his suggestion
and to have printed the wills i extetso and in their original lan-
guage would have been at once exceedingly laborious and expen-
sive, and moreover would have been doing more than he himself
practised when engaged on a similar, though far less voluminous,
work. Enough of the wills "has been set out in these two
volumes to afford the reader an insight into the domestic lives of
families and individuals intimately associated with the municipal
history of London, and oftentimes prominent in the more public
affairs of the nation, such as he is seldom able to acquire.
Wills of
eminent
citizens
and others.
1. John
It is only necessary to mention the names of a few
of the most eminent of those whose wills are found
enrolled in the Court of Husting in order to justify
this statement :-
de Kyrkeby, Bishop of Ely, who endowed his see
with houses, vines, and gardens situate at Holborn, whose gift
is remembered at the present day by the names of Ely Place,
Vine Street, and Kirby Street, and whose gardens, part and
parcel of the gift, call to mind the well-known lines put into the
mouth of the Duke of Gloucester by Shakspeare (' Richard III.,'
Act III. sc. iv.) :--
My Lord of Ely, when I was last in Itolborn,
I saw good strawberries in your garden there.
2. William de Farndon, Alderman of Farringdon ard, to
which he gave its name, and Nicholas [le Fevre ?], who married
his daughter, took his name, and became Alderman of his ward,
which he afterwards disposed of by will to John de Pulteneye,
i , Testmenta Vet.,' Introd. p. 12. [ majority of wills are only given in ab-
In his 'Testamenta Vetu.ta' the I strtet "
INTRODUCTION. m
although the latter appears never to have been d .facto Alderman
of the ward.
3. William de Elsing, the founder of Elsing spiral, on the site
of which was afterwards built Sion College with its almshouses,
one of the few picturesque rehcs of Old London which till lately
remained to us, but now vanished.
4. William Walworth, whose prowess when Mayor against the
rebel War Tyler at Smithfield is sufficiently well known.
5. Sir John Philippot, who was appointed joint treasurer
with Walworth for receiving the subsidy granted to Richard II.
on his accession, and who received the honour of knighthood
with Walworth, Nicholas Brembre, and others.
6. John Northampton and Nicholas Exton, so long rivals of one
another, the latter supporting Nicholas Brembre in his endeavour
to sustain the monopoly enjoyed by the free fishmongers of the
City, in opposition to the former.
7. Richard Whityngton, four times Mayor of London, whose
munificent gifts and charitable acts need not be recorded here,
as they are already household words.
8. John Colet, Dean of S. Paul's, Sir Andrew Judde, Sir Andrew
Laxton, and many others whose names are associated with the
cause of education, not only within the City of London, but in all
parts of the country.
9. Sir Martin Bowes, the wealthy and charitable goldsmith,
whose almshouses at Woolwich still bear witness to his generosity,
and who bequeathed to the Mayor of the City of London for the
time being and his successors a goodly cross of gold set with
pearls and precious, stones to hang at the collar of gold worn by
the Mayor at high feasts, "as mentioned in the Repertory. ''
"Item y't was this day [15 Dec.,
1 Eliz., A.D. 1558] lovyngely gruuntyd
and ayed by the hole Courte that the
Righte worshipfull S r Martyn Bowes
Knighte and Alderman shall or may at
his free will and pleasure eyther at the
tyme of his deathe or at any tyme before
bestowe and appoynte his twoo chyldern
whose names be William and Chryty
to whatsoever person or persones it shall
please hym togither wth theire porcions
to be governyd and broughte up in vertue
durynge theire mynoryty. In consy-
derucion whereof he the sayde Sr Max-
tyn hathe fmly gevyn to this Cyty
Crosse of golde wth dyverse precyous
stones and perles in it wch he hathe
promysyd furthewth to delyver to my
lorde Mayo r for the said use to be worne
by his lordeship and his Successors
Mayom of this Cyty for the tyme beyng
for ever and w th the collor of Esses
was lately gevyn by S r John Allyn
Knighte and Alderman of the same
Cyty for the lyke use and intent" (Rep.
14, fol. 99 b}.
b2
IV INTIODUCTIOI.
10. And, lastly, Sir Thomas Gresham (not to mention numerous
others), the founder of the college within the City which still
bears his name, and to whose munificence the merchants of the
City were indebted for their first bourse, or Royal Exchange.
All the wills in the Court of Husting may be said to
Common
form of be drawn up more or less in "common form " fashion.
Husting As a rule, the testator gives directions at the outset as
wills.
to the place where he wishes to be buried, and imme-
diately afterwards prescribes the number of masses to be said for
his soul, or founds a perpetual chantry. His obit, or anniversary
of his decease, is to be observed, and in some cases a memorial
service is directed to be held one month after his decease ; this
went by the name of the testater's " month's mind, ''1 just as the
observance of his obit was called his "year's mind." Then follow
bequests to his parish church, comprising service books, vest-
ments, &c. ; to the various orders of friars in London, religious
houses, hermits and anchorites, inmates of hospitals, prisons, and
compters ; and, in many cases, bequests to provide marriage
portions for poor maidens, for the repair of highways and bridges,
and other pious and charitable objects. Occasionally we find a
sum of money left to provide for a pilgrimage on the testator's
behalf to the shrine of S. Thomas of Canterbury or Our Lady of
Walsingham, or across the seas to Rome, to the Holy Land, or to
Santiago of Compostella in Spain.
Ia the disposal of his worldly goods among his relatives and
friends, a testator's debts and funeral expenses are given priority
over all legacies. His wife is next satisfied of her dower by some
specific bequest., or left to take what law or custom allows her in
that respect, and a life interest is usually given to her in her
husband's real estate or some portion of it, with remainder over
to members of his family in tail. Bequests of specific chattels
are numerous, and possess more than ordinary interest to the
student of mediaeval life, comprising as they do a variety of
This commemoration, it appears,
was not unfrequently followed by a
dinner, for we find Herry Rycrofte, a
brewer, expressly desiring by will that
if his executo should make any
month's mind for him, no dinner should
be made " but oonly to poure folkes"
after the discretion of his executors
(II. 606).
INTRODUCTION.
goods, furniture, tapestry, &c., appertaining to the testator's
household, articles of wearing apparel, his armour, offensive and
defensive, and the implements of his trade. In the later wills we
find gifts of mourning gowns and rings coming into fashion, and a
large amount of real property becoming vested in civic companies,
mainly (but not universally) in trust for pious and eharitabl
uses.
The knowledge of a person's burial-place often Directions
leads to the discovery of much valuable information for funeral
respecting him and his family, and on that account obsequies.
a testator's place of burial has been always given in the Calendar
whenever mentioned in the enrolment.
In former days many interments took place within the walls of
a church, and a testator sometimes expressed a wish to be buried
near his pew or customary seat (II. 532, 546); or, again, he
desired to be buried in the middle of the processional way,la
pathway running up the sides of a church and passing behind the
altar (II. 156, 218), the object being to keep the deceased's
memory alive by compelling worshippers at the church to step on
his or her tombstone. Peter Trente, whose will is enrolled in
this volume (II. 194), expressed a wish to be buried without a
coffin (sie cista3).
Mary de St. Pol, widow of the unfortunate Aylmer de Valence,
1 In one of the entries of burials in
the Clrk of the Works' Register of
Westminster Abbey, relative to the
site of a particular interment there,
occurs the quaint but expressive term
"Middle Tread." The term probably
applied to a central course of stone
running along each walk of the cloisters,
having squares placed diamond-wise on
either side of it, and a course of square
stones against each wall. Ben Jonson
was buried in the north side of the nave
of the Abbey "in the path of square
stone." It is thought that these Middle
Treads may have been serviceable in
guiding the processions of the clergy
(Stanley's ' Memorials of Westminster
Abbey,' 1869, Supplement, p. 11).
2 In the will of Thomas Broke, of
Thorncombe, co. Devon, the testator ex-
pressly desires to be buried in a certain
spot in the churchyard of the parish
church of Thorncombe, "as men goth
ouer into be church at ]e South 8yde,
rylte as they mowe stappe on me ......
that men mowe the rather haue mynde
on me, and pray for me "; he further de-
clares his will to be buried with a great
cloth enveloping his "foule Caryin,"
and without any coffin (' Earliest
English Wills,' ed. by Dr. Furnivall for
Early Eng. Text 8oc., pp. 26-7).
Literally without a chest. See note
inf,.a, p. 129, with which may be com-
pared the following lines from Chaucer:
Let him farewel, God give his soule
rest,
He is now in his grave, and in his
chest.
' Wife of Bath's Tale,' 11. 501-2.
IITRODUCTION. XIII
making a thurible (II. 51), and of a testator's silver girdle for the
censer in the church of S. Stephen, Coleman Street (II. 162);
savenaps or sa%enaps, napkins and towels, the latter in one
instance comprising a towel of melynges and another of c'cicule
or cross work 1 (II. 220); and lastly a sum of money for the
purchase of a "bearinge cloth" for Christian burial, the name
of the donor embroidered thereon (II. 739).
The Paschal candle was a wax light of unusual
dimensions, being many feet in height and several BequeStSpaschalfor
inches in diameter, and was kept burning at stated candle and
Easter
hours throughout the period between Easter Day and Sepulchre.
Ascension Day. It stood on a high column, which
was often of fine marble, and sometimes elaborately wrought ;
and during the ceremony of its benediction grains of incense were
stuck in it. Collections were made from the communicants of
each parish for the purpose of defraying the expense of this
candle, which may at times have come to be burdensome. It is
not surprising, therefore, to find occasional bequests by pious
testators for relieving parishioners from payment of this " candle
silver," as it was called (II. 447, 562, 571, 592, 594, 619). The
will of Thomas Wellys, draper (1472), expressly leaves a sum of
money to the church of S. Mary Woolnoth for the purpose, that
parishioners who were houseled yearly on Shere Thursday, Easter
Eve, Easter Day, and Easter Monday, and in the weeks next
before and next after Easter, might be discharged every year of
"candell silver," such as was wont to be asked by the wardens
of the said church of the people houseled, and by them paid
at their kneeling "atte Goddesborde" in the said church to be
houseled (II. 571).
The Easter Sepulchre in a church sometimes consisted of a
chapel, at others of a wall recess usually situate on the north
side of the chancel, and at others of some temporary structure
Roger Elmesley (1434) bequeaths
"a good bordcloth with crosse werk
and another bordcloth with mylyngis"
(' Earliest English Wills,' p. 101, edited
by Dr. Furnivall, who suggests "myl-
yngis" to mean millings, like those on
the edge of a coin). A bequest of
"v coarse qnaslin#e towells," valued
at three shillings, is cited in Beck's
' Drapers' Dict.' (s. v. "Towel "); and
in another part of the same work (s.v.
"Milliner ") vistlvn or mistlin is inter-
preted as meaning a medley or mixture.
XVI INTRODUCTION.
in 1327, the citizens called a meeting, and resolved, among other
things, that no pilgrim should be allowed to enter the church
until he had sworn not to make even the smallest offering, and
they threatened to provide themselves with rings for each finger of
both hands from the gold rings belonging to the shrine. In
1445 we find William Estfeld, to whose will reference has already
been made, leaving to this shrine an ouche of gold set with
pearls and precious stones ; whilst the same testator makes also
a similar rich offering to the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
--a shrine which rivalled in popularity even that of S. Thomas
of Canterbury. The road which led to Wa]singham, where a
miraculous statue of the Virgin and a phial of her milk were
religiously preserved, was called the " Palmers' Way," and
numerous chapels were built along the line.
Before the introduction of rates for the purpose of
Bequests for
repair of keeping highways in repair their maintenance largely
highways and depended upon chance and the goodwill or necessities
bridges.
of those who lived in the neighbourhood and had most
occasion to use them. Sometimes the Sheriffs in their "turns"
ordered a tax to be levied on those whose lands abutted on
a highroad and whose duty it was on that account to keep it in
repair ; but such a proceeding often met with a protest to Parlia
ment on the ground that the roads and bridges were " sufficient
enough. '' The watching over the good condition of the roads
as well as the building and maintenance of bridges, has always
been looked upon as being more or less a religious duty. Hence
we find, among other charitable bequests contained in these wills
sums of money frequently left by a testator for the repair of
"noyous and jeoperdes wayes," more especially within the City
of London and its vicinity, although sometimes the benefit was
extended to other parts of the country. Occasionally we find
mention made of particular roads upon which the testator wishes
his bequest to be expended, and it may reasonably be supposed
that these were the roads which he had had occasion in his life-
Third Report on the Archives of
the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury
(Hist. MSS. Com., Ninth Report, Ap-
pendix, p. 98 a).
M. Jusrand's 'English Wayfaring
Life in the Middle Ages' (translated by
Miss L Toulmin Smith) London, 1889
p. 80
INTRODUCTION. XVII
time chiefly to use, and with the wretched state of which he was
only too well acquainted. Thus Walter Neel, whose occupation
as a " blader" or cornmonger in the middle of the fourteenth
century had probably made him familiar with many of the high-
ways leading to the City, left a sum of money for the repair of
the several roads leading from Newgate to Wycombe, co. Berks,
from Aldgate to the town of Chelmsford, co. Essex, from Bishops-
gate to Ware, co. Herts, and from Southwark Bar to the city of
Rochester, co. Kent (I. 673). That the money was not left by
the testator before it was .needed is evident from the fact that
within five years from the date of Neel's will the roads leading
from the City's gates were so foundrous that complaint was made
to the Mayor and Aldermen by those engaged in carrying victuals
and wares to London. A tariff of charges was thereupon made
for every horse and cart entering or leaving the City, and officers
were appointed to levy the same at each of the City's gates and
at London Bridge.
In 1349 Walter de Mourden, a stockfishmonger, left a sum of
money for the repair of the road leading from Southwark Bar to
Croydon (I. 654). Later on we find bequests made for the repair
of the following highways: the highway between London and
Hoddesdon (II. 510); for the repair of Mapes Lane, running
between Kilburn and Willesden (II. 656); the highway from
Gray's Inn Lane to Battle Bridge (II. 670); between Hackney
and London, between Bishops Hatfield and Barnet, and between
the "Ringe Crosse there " and Islington (II. 674); the several
highways between Ware and Pukeridge, between the City of
London and St. Albans, between Barnet and Baldock, and
between London and Ware (II. 685) ; the highway between Whir-
chapel and Yelford or Ilford (II. 695) ; the highway between the
" Spittle howse" and Highgate, and the corner of S. John's Wall
and the common highway leading from Highgate through Kentish
Town to Battle Bridge (II. 705).
The sense of a moral and religious duty which attached to the
repair of highways was felt even stronger in respect of building
and maintaining bridges. From earliest times bridges partook
somewhat of a religious character, and the very name of totifex,
Riley's 'Memorials,' p. 291.
VOL. II.
INTRODUCTION. XIX
they enjoyed from tolls, they would scarcely have been maintained
in sufficient repair but for the offerings made to their chapels by
wayfarers and the bequests of pious testators.
Of bridges which form the object of charitable gifts in the wills
enrolled in the Court of Husting, London Bridge, as might be
supposed, excels all others in the number of bequests made to its
"use," and next to it comes the bridge at Rochester. The Roman
occupation of London left but few traces behind it save London
Bridge and London Wall. The former was of timber, and was
succeeded by others of the same material until the twelfth
century, when the first stone bridge was commenced by Peter of
Colechurch. Great enthusiasm prevailed at the building of this
bridge, and King John bestowed certain vacant lands for the
erection of tenements, the profits of the same to be to the
use of the bridge. This property, together with other estates
similarly bestowed, 1 was vested in the Mayor and Commonalty of
the City of London as Wardens of London Bridge, and formed
the nucleus of what is known as the " Bridge House Estate,"
an estate which derived its name either from a dwelling-house
attached to the chapel wherein dwelt the Brethren of the Bridge
House, or from a house situate in Southwark near the bridge
end, used at one time for storing building material for the bridge.
This trust estate, augmented with gifts and bequests of pious
and charitable citizens, produces at the present day a very con-
siderable yearly income, and is charged with the support, and
expenses attaching to the paving, lighting, and cleansing, of the
several bridges of Blackfriars and Southwark, as well as of
London Bridge. A list of benefactors to the last-mentioned
bridge is said to have been kept at one time in the chapel.
Rochester Bridge was similarly endowed with real estate,
certain manors having been assigned for its maintenance, known
as "contributory lands." It was the duty of the Archbishop of
' Edward I., for instance, grnted the
Stocks Market to the Corporation, on
the undemtanding that the profits should
be devoted to the maintenance of the
bridge (' Liber Cust.,' Rolls Series, pt. i.
p0 25).
In France brotherhood was fre*
quently attached to bridges in the
Middle Ages, the duty of the brethren
being to assist wayfarers in case of
accident, and to provide for the neces-
sary repairs of the bridge. Their habit
was u white vestment, with a repre-
sentation, in coloured cloth, of a bridge
and cross on the breast.
c2
XX INTRODUCTION.
Canterbury to maintain one pier and a certain number of beams,
another pier was kept in order at the cost of the bishop of the
diocese, and the ' contributory lands" were responsible for the
rest of the structure. 1 Both this bridge and London Bridge suf-
fered greatly from the severe frost, such as no man living could
remember the like," which commenced at Christmas, 1282, and
continued until the Feast of the Purification. The chronicler
relates how five of the arches of the latter and the whole of the
former were ' borne downe and carried away with the streame, and
the like hapned to many bridges in England. '' Bequests in aid
of Rochester Bridge will be found iqfra (II. 154, 261,392, 428,
597, 623).
Other bridges receiving benefits under the wills are the following:
"Brayntebregge," which possibly may have been in the ne:igh-
bourhood of Brentford (I. 461); a new bridge at ' Colbrook,"
co. Bucks, spanning the river Coln, which divides the shires of
Buckingham and hiddlesex (II. 760); "Ebrugge," beyond (ultra)
Derwent, near Derby (I. 681); the bridge at Harpeford near
Whatele (Wheatley [?] near Oxford) (I. 461) ; the bridge span-
ning the river Weaver at Iqolhwich, co. Chester (II. 683); the
bridges at Maydenheth or Maidenhead (I. 461) and at Newcastle-
upon-Tyne (II. 554); the great and little bridges at Oxford
(I. 461), the former known as Grandpont, situate to the south
of the city, but more commonly spoken of, at the present day,
as Folly Bridge, the lat.ter identical either with Magdalen
Bridge (which was formerly called Pettypont, to distinguish it
from Grandpont), or with the bridge known as " Quaking Bridge,"
which crossed a little stream running near the Castle, and
which is also described in ancient charters as pawus pons, or
little bridge ;' a bridge over the Medway at "Theston" or
Teston, co. Kent (II. 600); and the bridge over the Thames at
Wallingford (II. 509).
Bequests to Bequests to the four orders of mendicant friars in
mendicant London occur in almost every other will. The orders
orders, referred to are: (1) The Carmelites orhit.e Friars, who
' Hist. IISS. Com.,Ninth Report, Ap- ] City of Oxford,' composed in 1661-6 by
ioendix, p. 285. I Anthony Wood ; recently edited by
' Stow, 'Annals,' 1592, p. 301. Andrew Clark, M.A., for the Oxford
a , Survey of the Antiquities of the Historical Society, vol. i. pp. 409, 433.
XXIV INTRODUCTION.
Hugh Peyntour in 1361 leavesmoney,however, to the several ancho-
resses of S. Giles, S. Benedict, and S. Mary de Manny (II. 107).
Stow mentions an anchoress (at or near Bishopsgate) who
received forty shillings a year from the Sheriffs of London. Their
manner of life is minutely described in the ' Ancren Riwle, ' which,
though addressed to three anchoresses, supposed to be living at
Tarent Keynes, co. Dorset, who had applied to the author to draw
up for them a rule of life, was written to a great extent for the
guidance of anchoresses generally.
Up to the time of the Reformation hospitals were
Bequests to
inmates of usually connected with a priory or other religious
hospitals house. The suppression of the monasteries not only
and prisons.
flooded the streets of London with the poor and
destitute who had hitherto depended for their support upon the
charity of these houses, but it left the sick, the aged, and the
impotent without the shelter and care which they had been accus-
tomed to find within their hospitable walls, and drove them to
the parish churches. The danger arising from this state of
things was represented to the King by the municipal authorities,
who asked (1) that the hospitals of S. Mary without Bishops-
gate, S. Bartholomew, and S. Thomas, and the abbey called
New Abbey at Tower Hill, which were practically lying
idle, might be conveyed to them for the purpose of relieving
those who were in real distress and punishing "sturdy
beggers not wyllyng to labor, '' so that by God's grace they
hoped that few or no persons should be seen abroad to beg
or ask alms; and (2) that they might have the churches
of the four orders of friars within the City conveyed to
them for the purpose of seeing to the due performance of
religious services therein. Nearly ten years were allowed to
elapse before the King did anything with respect to these
petitions, and it was not till the beginning of the year 1546-7 that
he caused letters patent to be issued granting to the Mayor, Com-
t A treatise on the rules and duties
of monastic life, ed. by James Morton,
B.D., for Cared. Soc., 1853.
"Also yn the tyme of pestylence,
o sche aswalk and be recovered there
ys no remedy but to goo to the parysshe
churches, whiche were wont to goo to
the Freers, where ys large Rowme"
(City Records, Jor. 14, foL 130; Letter-
Book P, fol. 179b).
INTRODUCTION. XXV
rnonalty, and citizens of London the church of the Grey Friars
near Newgate, thenceforth to be a parish church under the name
of Christ Church within Newgate; the Hospital of S. Bartholomew
for the relief and sustentation of the poor, thenceforth to be known
as the " House of the Poor in West Smithfield of the foundation
of King Henry VIII."; and the custody of the Hospital of Bethlem
near Bishopsgate. The King died within a fortnight after making
this grant; but Edward, who succeeded him, followed the lines
laid down by his father, and gave to the Corporation of London
the site of the Hospital of S. Thomas (called after Thomas
]3eckett, 9 the Martyr) in Southwark, as well as the church
attached to it and a portion of its endowments, the rest of the
endowments being conveyed to the City only upon payment of
the sum of 2,461/. 2s. 6d. 3 This took place in 1551, and two
years afterwards the royal mansion house of ]3ridewell was handed
over to the Mayor and Commonalty, who were thereupon consti-
tuted a body corporate under the name of the " Governors of the
Possessions, Revenues, and Goods of the Hospitals of Edward VI.,
King of England, of Christ, ]3ridewell, and S. Thomas the
Apostle."
In addition to the hospitals already mentioned and others
which were devoted generally to the relief of bodily suffering as
well "as providing education for the young and work for those
capable of working, there were certain hospitals set apart ex-
clusively for lepers. The chief of these, sometimes called the
three " Colleges " of lepers near London, 4 were the hospital in
Southwark, which went by the name of le loke, a name which
survives in the Lock Hospitals of the present day ;5 the Hospital
of S. Giles in the Fields, founded by Matilda, Queen of
t Pat. Roll, 38 Henry VIII., Part v.
memb. 53.
" So designated in the letters patent I
z The conveyance was made by two
separate deeds, dated 12th and 13th
August respectively. The first of these
letters patent is in the possession of
St. Thomas's Hospital; what has be-
come of the second is not known. It
is, however, enrolled on Pat. Roll 5 Edw.
VI. p. 4, m. 29, in the Public Record
Office.
4 Will of Geoffrey Patrik, a scrivener
(II. 147).
The name is supposed by some to
be derived from obsolete Fr. loqnes = r gs,
but it is more probably referable to lock,
the patients being locked up and sepa-
rated from others for fear of contagion.
Lock Hospitals were established temp.
Henry VIII. for the reception of persona
afflicted with syphilis, who were kelt
apart from other patients.
INTRODUCTION. XXXI
One of the methods pursued, and one which surpassed all
others in attracting pilgrims, was that of granting indulgences to
those visiting a particular shrine. In this respect the city of Rome
could outbid all others. Hundreds, nay thousands of years of
indulgence or pardon were granted to those who visited certain
churches on days appointed. The visitation, no less than the
shrine visited, appears to have been known as a "station. ''1 Some
altars were held in especial favour, and if visited on their respec-
tive feast days the ordinary indulgences were doubled. The
number of stations throughout the year is computed to have been
in round numbers four hundred, * so that a pilgrim could, under
ordinary circumstances, only visit a portion of them. There was a
quarter near S. Peter's at Rome where the English pilgrims resided,
known as the Angle-School, sometimes called their "Borough"
(burgus). This school is recorded in the ' Anglo-Saxon Chronicle'
as having been burned down A.D. 816. We find a testa-
tot, " whose will is enrolled in the Court of Husting, leaving
a sum of ten marks for providing an honest man to go to Rome
on his behalf, should he himself die before making the journey,
and to remain there visiting the stations (staciones itu'o) and
praying for his soul throughout the season of Lent (IL 251).
Another testator 4 leaves money to provide two pilgrims to go to
Rome and cause masses to be said for the good of his soul in the
chapel of the Blessed Mary called Scala Cceli (II. 234). This
chapel, which was built over the cemetery of S. Zeno, and stood
outside the walls of the city of Rome on the Ostian road, derived
its name from a vision of S. Bernard, who, while celebrating a
' It was formerly usual, says Dr.
Rock, for people to assemble in a parti-
cular church on fast days, in order to
proceed in regular procession to another
church previously determined on for
the celebration of what was called, in
the language of the period, a station,
so called because they stopped to hear
mass and a sermon. When assembled
the bishop or priest said a short prayer
called Collect, or gathering prayer
(' Hierurgia,' p. 62).
See notes by Mr. W. lI. Rossetti to
' The Stacyons of Rome,'a poem written
by an Englishman of the fourteenth
century, and printed in 'Political, Reli-
gious, and Love Poems' (Early Eng.
Text Soc., 1866). The author was so
struck with the advantages offered to
the pilgrim by Rome that he saw no
benefit in proceeding further to the
Holy Land :-
Hit were no nede to no mort in Crys.
tyante
To passe yn to e holy lond oueir be
see
To Jerusalem, nor to seynte Kateryne.
Lines 350-2.
3 Roger Crede, draper, 1383.
4 John de Guldeford, "paneter," 1382.
XXXIV INTRODUCTION.
tapestry being sometimes spoken of as halliw, from its being
hung chiefly in the hall. The following examples of it occur in
the wills :--Tapestry with the arms of the Earl of Pembroke
(II. 195); dorsers, costers, and quysslyns (cushions), with figures
of peacocks, &c. (II. 250); a piece of tapestry powdered with
leopards' heads (II. 190); three pieces of blue tapestry worked
with grey t'eyfoyl$s (II. 262); a dorset" and b(eder (cloth for
covering a bench) powdered with birds and roses (II. 152); a
halling of vo'stede stained with divers beasts (II. 250); and
others painted or embroidered with the story (history ?) of the
Prince of Wales (II. 190), the story of Joseph (II. 661), and with
King Richard and Hector of Troy (II. 41).
The growth of luxury and increase of comfort which our
ancestors began first to enjoy towards the middle of the fifteenth
century are further attested by the elaborate description of bed-
furniture, with hangings and curtains often richly embroidered,
which we find in the later wills. There were countrymen living
in Holinshed's day whose fathers were fain to be content with
a straw pallet to sleep on, with a good round log under their
heads instead of a bolster or pillow ; and if a man could within
seven years of his marriage purchase a mattress or flock bed and
a sack of chaff to rest his head upon " he thought himselfe to be
as well lodged as the lord of the town, that peraduenture laie
seldome in a bed of downe or whole fethers. 'n Pillows were
at one time thought to be requisite only for women in childbed ;
and as for servants, if they had a sheet to cover them, they
seldom had one beneath them "to keepe them from the pricking
straws that ran oft through the canuas of the pallet and rased
their hardened hides."
The bedstead, we gather from the wills, was usually of wood
or bords ; thus we find mention made of a wooden bedstead of
bord (II. 228, 250), a bordidbed (II. 277), and a bequest of
twelve pairs of best bedbordis (II. 406), besides a bedstede
new bottomed with sackcloth (II. 685), and a foldezbord and
bedstedes (II. 703). Thomas Thwaytes, mercer (1503), be-
quehths a sparver, "the whiche sumt.yme was Henryes
the vjtu" (II. 621). It is not quite clear whether a sparver
Holinshed. ' {_'hron..' 107. i. 317.
INTRODUCTION. XXXV
is a bedstead, or whether it does not rather represent a bed
with its hangings and other stuff. We have also a "feild
bedsted," with curtains, vallance, and covering of green
two feather beds upon the same bedstead, two boulsters, and
two pillows (II. 740).
The custom of hanging curtains round a bed and covering in
the top with a tester or half-tester (slar or demg-sil,r) pre-
vailed in former days more than it does now. Pepys notes with
surprise that when, at the time of the Great Fire in the City, he
went home late one night to Sir W. Penn's, he found the bed
provided for him to be without curtains and hangings, all being
down ; "so here I went the first time into a naked bed," says
he, "only my drawers on."
What an entire bed comprised may be gathered from a bequast
of one made by Margaret Bradford (1400)to her servant. This
consisted of three curtains with 8eluq" of blue card, a coverlet with
testur of green, a pair of sheets, two blankets, and a "quylt"
(II. 348). Bed-hangings were sometimes of coloured say, or serge
(II. 190), sometimes of zo'stede (II. 202, 207). Mention is also
made of a bed of No'ffolk or swansdown bed (II. 207).
We have coverlets of Tiqeyn, a kind of linsey woolsey (I. 453),
and others ornamented with representations of animals, e.g., dogs
(II. 202), and butterflies (II. 220, or of flowers, e.g., roses
(II. 158). In like manner testers were ornamented with figures
of conies (II. 215), dolphins (II. 186), dragons and birds (II. 305),
or boars' heads (II. 214). The coverlet and tester were frequently
made to match in colour and ornamentation; thus Richard
Betaigne leaves a red bed, viz., cove'lt and tester, powdered with
roses (II. 277). In another will we find a coverlet and testeq" of red
worked with unicorns (II. 262); and in another they are stained
(;.e., painted) with the story of Idonia and Amedas (II. 274). Of
other articles of bed-furniture may be mentioned a silk mattress
(quilt ?) with cloth of Venice in the middle (I. 176), and a mattress
covered with Bqrddalgsand'e (II. 221), a stuff frequently men-
tioned in old inventories of churches, which took its name
Nares conjectures it to be a canopy sparver, called a bed, of red velvet,
or tester of a bed (' Glossary,' s.v.). Ann, par gold" (Nicolas,' Test. Tet.,' i. 357).
Duchess of Buckingham (c'ca 1480), 2 The following entry occurs in the
left to her son t.he Eaxl of Wiltshire "a churchwardens' acounts (A.D. 1473) of
d2
XXXVI INTRODUCTION.
from Alexandria in Egypt, though not exclusively manufactured
there. Dr. Rock, in his excellent little work on ' Textile Fabrics,'
shows that this was a striped silk, "bord" in Arabic meaning a
striped cloth. Canvas is frequently mentioned in connexion with
bed-furniture, serving probably for sheets (II. 202, 214, 229);
we find also sheets of Holland, which were of a coarse quality
(II. 740), whilst the finer sheets were made of fine flax and
"cloth of Raynes," a linen cloth manufactured at Rennes in
Brittany. Pillows and bolsters under the name of "travesayls"
(I. 471), and pillow-cases or "pillowberes," go to complete the
bed-furniture (II. 676, 702, 740).
Personal Among articles of apparel mentioned in the wills
apparel, furs, are the following :---a holiday cassock of cloth and
girdles, &c. another of "tawney moccaddowe -1 (II. 672, 696) ;
cloaks of "bluet ''2 (II. 86), of "faldyng ''a (I. 658 ; IL 91, 252),
of "broun murre ,,4 and "red melle -5 (II. 257), of "taune"
(II. 140), and of "ray" or striped cloth (II. 86) ; a bequest from
one man to another of a pair of "corsetys " (II. 561); a piece
of blanket for corset (II. 186); a "courtepy-7 of black medley
(II. 13), and a like garment and kirtle s of red "say" or serge
(II. 210) ; a pair of "demesens -9 (II. 698) ; a "tawny satten
doublett" (II. 672), and doublets of velvet and worsted (II. 669,
670, 672).
The garment of ordinary wear both for men and women was
usually spoken of as a gown (voba), and this was of various colours
and material, e.g., a gown of blue lined with " blak bokeram"
(II. 576); two gowns of "browne blewe," one faced with
the church of S. Michael, Cornhill,
edited by the late Mr. W. H. Overall :-
"Item for ij yerdes and a quarter borde
tysaunder." The editor, however, in-
correctly explains it to be "wainscot
from Alexander Is/c]."
Stuff made in imitation of velvet.
2 Blue cloth.
3 A kind of coarse cloth like frieze.
4 ,, Murrey" usually denotes a dark
red-coloured cloth.
Medley, a cloth of mixed colours.
A garment caled a "corset" was
worn in France by both sexes and all
classes; it varied in length, shape, and
amplitude, was lined occasional!y with
furs, and hal sleeves (Beck's ' Drapers'
Dict.,' s.v.).
A short cloak.
A name originally applied to a
variety of gurments worn by either sex,
but now more particularly to a petticoat.
9 "Damesellours" or "Damasins" oc-
cur in the Package Table of Rates
appended to the City's charter granted
by Charles I. "Damassin," according to
Mr. Beck (' Drapers' Dict.'), was a kind
of brocade invented by the Venetins
in the seventeenth century.
INTRODUCTION. XXXIX
of the squirrel (II. 214); otter' (II. 93, 192, 304, 329); utes,
the skin of wild cats or weasels (II. 21); and shakes, or fur
from the legs of animals (II. 702).
Beatrix de Barton (1379) bequeaths a tunic with fur of kyngges,
probably meaning ermine, as that fur was forbidden to all but
the royal family (IL 210).
Girdles were at one time articles of universal wear, and their
richness varied according to the wealth and rank in life of the
wearer. Some consisted of simple leather bands, whilst others
were made of costly material, overlaid with jewellery and precious
stones, and fastened with handsome buckles or clasps. Chaucer
in the ' Romaunt of the Rose' describes a "girdle of riches" such
as is mentioned in the will of William Brangewayn, vintner
(II. 41). Many other girdles which form the subjects of bequest
in the wills were harnessed with silver (II. 170, 304, 320) ; another
girdle is described as fastened with botanet and clasps with the
letters (II. 182) ; another as powdered with pearls (II. 97) ;
another as being of blue silk full of representations of griffins in
gold (IL 190); another as composed of scaloIes I. 658); and
another as being of silver, with the inscription Iv 'inciio erat
verbu (II. 528). The girdle was not only ornamental, but
served the useful purpose of carrying a variety of articles, as, for
instance, the baselard or long dagger so frequently mentioned in
the wills, keys, purse, knives, &c.
Among articles of bijoute'ie, or ninute 'es as they Bequests of
are called by one testator (I. 677), will be found jewelleryand
bequests of atemoste's or rosaries, the beads of rings.
which were often of amber (I. 653, 694 ; II. 11, 25, 51, 214, 216,
233, 316, 599, 698) or of jet (II. 210, 214). A rosary usually
comprised 165 beads, 150 of which represented Aves, and 15
Paternosters. The latter, called gaudes, were of a larger size
than the rest, and so arranged as to make one Patemoste. come
after every ten Ayes ; they were further distinguished from the
rest by being of silver or silver gilt (II. 25, 210, 698).
A feail, in the shape of a clasp or brooch, was sometimes
"Schanke of bouge, fou"''c, de, who leaves a girdle and key hangers of
cHsscttes" (Palsgrave). I silver and a purse and knives h,'tnging at
-' ee the will of Sus,'tn lleback (1603), the same girdle (II.
INTRODUCTION. XLI[
come rings with sapphires, rubies, pearls, and emeralds. Anne
Hawes (1646) disposes by will of her three wedding rings as well as
of that of her grandmother (II. 764), and we have one instance
of a man bequeathing his wedding ring to his servant (II. 727).
Mary de St. Pol, Countess of Pembroke, bequeaths to the King,
as a memento, a ring of precious stones, hoping that he will
favour the religious house which she had established at Denny,
co. Camb. (II. 195). We have also, among others, a gold ring,
called " Comellin '' (II. 702) ; a great "Turkas rynge," or ring
set with a turquoise (II. 675), such as Shylock would not have
parted with for a "wilderness of monkeys"; a ring with the
"Pawnsey ,,3 (IL 752) ; and a ring with a "Todestone" (II. 711).
Both the turquoise, turkise, or turkey-stone, and the toadstone or
crapaudina, were popularly believed to possess talismanic pro-
perties. The latter, supposed to be found in the head of the
toad 4 (but probably the fossil palatal tooth of a species of my),
was esteemed for its efficacy in protecting new-born children
and their mothers from the power of the fairies, as well as in-
dicating the presence of poison by perspiring and changing
co]our.
A ring which was considered to possess healing or talismanic
property was clled in medimval Latin vi'tzoss, and it is more
than probable that the sapphire "of value" (virtztis) and the
silver ring with " precious stone" (petra vi'tztis) left by Richard
Constantyn (1342) to his son were stones of this character, and
should have been so translated (I. 482).
Upon the death of an archbishop or bishop the King was
formerly entitled to a gold ring among other things. In the
province of Canterbury the second-best ring of the bishop was
usually surrendered, together with the seals, to the Metropolitan.
In 1310, on the death of the Bishop of Ely, the ring was with-
held by the monks of Ely, and the Archbishop was driven to
Meaning no doubt a ring with t
cornelian stone, like that bequeathed by
John Lute IlL 711).
' Merchant of Venice,' III. i.
3 Probably meaning a ring orna-
mented with the flower known as hearts-
ease or pansy, unless it be a "posy"
ring.
4 Sweet are the uses of adversity,
Which like the toad, ugly tnd
venoInous t
Wears yet a precious jewel in his
head.
' As You Like It,' II. i.
Joves's 'Finger-zing Loe, 1877,
pp. 156, 158.
XLII INTRODUCTION.
issuing a mandate for its recovery, describing the ring as anqulum
qui pontificalis vulgavitev appeltatuv ...... qui de jve et consue-
tudiqe qost'e ecclesie Cantuaq'iesis ad qos dgnoscituv per-
tinere. 1 It is, therefore, all the more remarkable that we find
Michael de Northburgh, Bishop of London (1361), bequeathing
his mitre and pontifical ring direct to his successors (II. 61).
In the will of John Mercer (II. 752) we have a bequest of
a " Gymball ringe." This ring, better known as gemmel or
gemmaw, was constructed of twin or double hoops, kept together
by a hinge (Fr. gemeaux, twins). Rings of this kind are
frequently represented with clasped hands--the " clippyng of ij
handes" in the will of Roger Elmesley already referred to -
and were used as betrothal or wedding rings. Other fancy rings
mentioned in the wills are one bequeathed by Johanna Fastolf
(1418), with the inscription Vous agree de tout moun coer (II. 419),
and another engraved with a lute and the letters "I "and "L,"
the initials of John Lute, the testator (II. 710). A similar conceit
is to be found in the will of Sir Martin Bowes (1565), who
bequeaths to Sir Percival Harte a gold ring "with two Bowes
bente and a deathes hed graven betwene them upon it," according
to a sample left with his executors, with the Scripture about it,
"Remember thy ende " (II. 695).
The lt-mentioned ring was evidently a mourning ring. The
custom of having rings specially made for distribution among the
friends of the deceased at funerals began to prevail towards the
beginning of the sixteenth century and continued down to quite
recent tines. That this custom obtained in the City of London " is
shown by numerous bequests of money for the making of memo-
rial rings which occur in the later wills.
In 1369 a man being convicted of having sold rings or fermails
of latten, coloured in such a way as to resenble gold and silver,
in order to deceive, was adjudged by the Mayor and Aldermen
to suffer the punishment of the pillory, with the rings and fer-
mails aforesaid hung about his neck, and afterwards to be com-
mitted to prison.
Wilkins's' Concili,' ii. 403. "By ten o'clock to Ironmongers' Hall
,'qra, p. XL, note 1. to the funeral of ,Sir Richard Stuyner.
Pepys records in his ' Diary,' under ...... Here we had good rings."
datc 28 November, 1662, the t'ollowing : Riley's ' Memorials," p. 337.
IITRODUCTION. XLIII
Bequests of armour are scarcely so numerous as one
/3equests of
would expect seeing that every freeman in the king- armour,
dom was bound by various statutes to provide offensive and
defensive.
himself with certain offensive and defensive armour
according to his condition. The first statute of the kind was the
famous "Assize of Arms '' instituted by Henry II. in 1181. It
included the whole free population and specified the particular
arms to be borne by landholder and burgher and freeman possessed
of chattels varying from sixteen to ten marks. Its object was to
organize a force which could be depended upon in case of foreign
invasion and it was confirmed from time to time by subsequent
legislation. Thus the Statute of Winchester (31 Edward I.
star. 2 c. 6) in 1285 enacted that every man possessing fifteen
pounds in land and forty marks in goods should provide himself
with a haubergeon or hauberk of chain mail, a chapel de feev or
iron helmet, a sword, a knif% and a horse ; whilst those who were
not so well off were to find themselves in less expensive arms
in manner prescribed. The assize of arms was to be strictly kept
and constables were appointed to hold a view of armour twice
a year. A few years later (A.D. 1297) we find the Corporation
of London enjoining all citizens to provide themselves with
two pieces of armour, viz. with haketon (a jacket of quilted
leather sometimes worn under the armour and sometimes
used as armour itself) and gambeson or wambeys sometimes
called "pourpoint" another garment worn under the hauberk ;
or, in the alternative, with haketon and plates the latter being
pieces of aa-mour for protection of breast and back. 3 Every
City ward was provided with armour and weapons placed in
charge of some responsible person those belonging to the Vard
of Cornhill being preserved at one time in the steeple of the
parish church of S. Michael. It was usual to hold a review of
the City's forces every year at Midsummer known as the "Mid-
summer Watch." This was composed of a "Standing V'atch"
all in bright harness and a "Marching VTatch '' which passed
1 , Gesta Regis Hen. II.,' by Benedict times opening at the front, sometimes
of leterborough (Rolls'Series), i. 278-80. at the sides. Occasionally the defence
u Speaking generally, the haubergeon continued over the head as coil o
was but a smaller hauberk. The latter hood.
was the chief knightly defence. It Riley' 'llomorials,' p. 35,
reached to the kne-, the .kirt uome-
INTRODUCTION, XLV
geouq (II. 149, 341), of which mention has already been made;
a jack, or defensive garment, usually stuffed with cotton, although
occasionally formed of mail; a jacke of movie furred with foynes
(II. 164), which was probably an article of apparel for time of
peace; jambes, jambers, or leghaneys, composed of a variety of
pieces for protecting the thighs and legs (I. 649 ; II. 298, 341);
a pair of musekyns, which, if referable to Fr. musequin and Lat.
musachinum, would appear to be some kind of armour for
protecting the back (I. 649); a paler with hood, representing in
this case probably a coat of mail, and not, as in most cases, a
headpiece, whether of iron or leather (II. 304) ; a pair of panns
or pauns for defending the paunch or belly (II. 149) ; a pisan or
pysa, a kind of breastplate (I. 484, 649); pairs of plates, one
for defending the breast and the other the back (I. 648 ; II. 25,
298, 300, 555); gauntlets also, which were originally of scale-
work, came aierwards to be made of plate (II. 149, 266, 300,
341); quissers or cushes covered with cloth of camaca, for the
protection of legs and thighs (I. 649) ; and lastly, a bequest of a
targett or shield (II. 657), and of a bo'kele" covered with plates of
silver (II. 310).
More than once we find a bequest of a baq'rel in connexion with
armour (II. 298, 341), and this is to be explained by the custom
which prevailed of cleaning armour of chain-mail by rolling it in
a barrel, probably with sand or some other agent. 1
Of offensive weapons we have scarcely any mention, if we
except baselaq'ds, which were long daggers worn at the girdle,
more, perhaps, for ornament than use. There are, however,
bequests of bows, with or without "tyllers cases," shafts, and
pins, among the later wills (II. 326, 657, 661,670, 672) ; of arrows
fitted with peacocks' feathers (II. 41) ; a dagg or pistol (II. 304) ;
a mase (II. 657) ; and a piece with bandeleeres (II. 747). There
is also a remarkable bequest made by Mary de St. Pol, Countess
of Pembroke (1376), who leaves to the King of France a sword
qui est sanz pointe (II. 195).
' iClewitt's ' Ancient Armour,' ii. 109,
110.
Cf. "one dagg w' flask and tutch-
bockes," bequeathed by Robert Mid-
forthe 1564 (' Durham Wills.' Surtees
Soc.,.L4i. 226. It as an in-tructiun
This was presumably a sword
from the Privy Council to the citizens
of Norwich in 1584 that a light horse-
man's saddle was to be "light ...... and
yet suche as a case of daggs may
bee fastoned to the pommell thereof"
(Hewit's ' Ancient Armour,' iii, 655).
INTRODUCTION. XLIX
on stands, and "garnished" or "harnessed" with gold and silver
ornaments (H. 307, 589, 672, 681) ; such a stand could be made
out of an inverted mazer, thus forming a double cup (L 371).
The only other cups are the goblets (godettes) and bolcuoois or
bolpeces, all of which were vessels of considerable capacity. Henry
Barton, skinner (1434), left to the Skinners' Company bowls
weighing 7 Ib 10 oz. Troy, which were to be used for serving wine
to the Mayor, Aldermen, or Sheriffs attending his obit, and upon
every general meeting of the Company in theh" Hall (II. 478).
Bowls and goblets were made to fit one inside another, so as to
form "a neste" (II. 670, 698).
Previously to the introduction of fictile ware towards the end
of the fifteenth century the ordinary service of the table was of
wood, pewter, tin, brass, or latten. There were old men living
in Holinshed's time who reckoned the use of pewter platters in
the place of wooden (" treene "), and silver or tin spoons in the
place of wooden spoons, as one of the most marvellous changes in
the shape of luxury that had taken place in their lifetime.
Among the wills there are bequests of "half a dozen peautre
vessel" (H. 277, 347), "half a garnish of vessell" (IL 656), and
others of a similar kind, which are explained and illustrated
by the following passage taken from a description of England in
Holinshed's Chronicle ':--
"Such furniture of household of this mettall [i.e., pewr] as
we commonlie call by the name of vessell is sold vsuallie by the
garnish, which doeth conteine twelue platters, twelue dishes, tweluo
saucers, and those are either of silver fashion, or else with brodo
or narrow brims, and bought by the pound, which is now valued
at six or seven pence, or peraduenture at eight pence ...... In some
places beyond the sea a garnish of good flat ]nglish pewter of
un ordinarie making ...... is esteemed almost so pretious as the like
number of vessels that are made of fine siluer, and in manet no
less desired among the great estates, whose workmen are nothing
so skilfull in that trade as ours, neither their mettall so good, nor
plentie so great, as we haue here in England."
Silver plate was for the most part reserved to decorate the cup-
board--or "vesseller," as it was sometimes called (II. 207)--and
the buffet only the wealthiest employing it for ordinary service.
That amiable gossip Pepys, whose income at the time must
i Holinshed, ' Chron,' 107, i. 317. [ ' Id., i. 399.
VOL. II. e
LT]RODUCTION.
When, at the beginning of the fourteenth century, it became
practically impossible for any craftsman to pursue his calling
within the City and liberties unless he first enrolled himself in
the guild which had the oversight of his particular craft, art, or
mistery, 1 the craft guilds became very strong trade unions.
]Iembers had a vested interest in their guild, and something in
the nature of esprit de coTs was kindled among them. We find
a tanner who carried on his trade in the Tanners' Seld in Cheap-
side leaving the table at which he worked to his wife, provided
he remained unmarried or married one of the craft. 2 Another
testator, by name Laurence Robiout, a member of the Girdlers'
Company leaves his wife a dwelling-house so long as she
remain unmarried or shall marry a " mere girdell cutter. ''t Nor
is it surprising that members are found leaing considerable pro-
perty to those associations with which many had been connected
from their childhood.
Property so left to the Livery Companies was devised either--
1. Absolutely and unconditionally, or
2. Conditionally.
1. If left absolutely to the only use and behoof of the devisee
the whole of the estate so left is as much the absolute property of
the beneficiary Company at the present time, albeit its value may
have enormously increased, as the hereditary estate of any wealthy
peer in the -kingdom. That much real property within the City
was so left to the Companies no one who studies the wills enrolled
in the Court of Husting can deny, 5 and this accounts in no small
measure for the position held by the greater Companies at the
present day.
1 By one of the new articles for the
government of the City, which received
the sanction of the King in 1319, no in-
habitant of the City could be made free
of the City except through a "mister5,.."
Will of William Mosehache, tanner
(II. 135).
The Girdlers also had their seld in
Westchepe, or Cheapside. See will of
John Potyn, girdler (I. 384).
a II. 672.
The customary form of such devises
is that the property devised shall be "to
the only use and behoof " of the bene-
ficiary Company for evermore. This is
occasionally varied, as in the will of
Richard Knyght, fishmonger (1501), who
left some real estate in the parish of
S. Andrew Undershaft for the "relief
and comfort" of members of his Com-
pany, as well as for the "recreacion
and disport " of themselves and of
"suche other as schall please theym to
call thyther unto theym at all tymes
herafter" (II. 608). Other testators
in making similar gifts to their Com-
panies declare that such devises shall
not be avoided excels* by express term
in any subsequent deed or will.
1358.
4
CALENDAR OF WILLS
Walter de Mordon, bought for the testator at Amyas ; and one
hundred shillings to be kept in a box in the church aforesaid in
the care of two honest parishioners for the repair of a candelabre.
Dated London, 21 April, A.D. 1349. Roll 86 (53).
Monday the Feast of S. Baqmabas, Apostle [11 Juqe].
Drayton (JOHN DE), tailor.--To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard near the cross where lies the body of Agnes his late wife.
Bequests to the church of S. Paul, for funeral expenses, and for
chantries in the church of S. Edmund the King in Lumbarde-
stret, to which church, among other bequests, he leaves a chalice
weighing thirty shillings. To the Fraternity of S. John, of which
the testator is a member, he leaves ten shillings. To Margaret
his wife for life his tenement called "la Belle " in Bercheverlane,
parish of S. Edmund, the same to remain, under certain con-
ditions, to Dyonisia his daughter, wife of William Morewode, in
tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. To Thomas
his brother his best gown. His corner tenement in Lumbarde-
stret to be sold, and the proceeds to go to Margaret his wife and
John his son in equal portions. Guardians appointed for his said
son. To Salomon de Wynton for life tenements in Bercheveres-
lane aforesaid ; remainder to Dyonisia, the testator's daughter, in
tail ; remainder to pious uses. Dated London, 17 April, 32 Ed-
ward III. [A.D. 1358]. Roll 86 (59).
Adami (Jo) de Montchesney, apothecary.-- Leaves to
his wife [not named] whatever is due to her by the custom or law
of the country ; also her chamber, with jewels and clothes. To
Sir Guelf his brother one hundred pounds sterling. Jaket his
nephew to be remunerated for his good and long service.
Bequests to the rector of the parish church of S. Stephen de
Walbroch, to the poor, and other pious and charitable uses at the
discretion of his executors. Appoints rilliam and John his sons
and Katherine his daughter his heirs, and certain citizens and
merchants of Lucca his trustees (fidei commissaros) for recovering
choses in action, &c. Desires this his last will to take effect by
Amiens. I selves into a guild or fraternity, having
The tailors of London formed them- I S. John the laptist for its paton saint.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
5
way of testament or codicils, 1 or in any other way as may be most
effectual. Dated London, at the house of the testator near the
church of S. Stephen de Walbrok, 20 May, A.D. 1358, XI. Ponti-
fical Indiction.
Afterwards, viz., on 21 May, the testator by codicil gave to
Alice his natural daughter ten pounds sterling ; to John atte
Done his servant ten marks; and released his apprentices from
further service. Also on 22 May he expressed a wish that Sir
Thomas [-Blundell], the rector of the church of S. Stephen afore-
said, should act with his executors in executing the foregoing for
the good of his soul.
Whereupon came John de Triple, fishmonger, and put his claim
upon the aforesaid testament.
Roll 86 (60).
1358.
Monday 9text befo'e the Feast of S. Maya'et, Vi'gin [20 July].
lraunceys (SIMON), mercer.--To Thomas his son lands, tene-
ments, and rents in the parish of S. Mary de Wolcherchawe
in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. To Elys
Fraunceys, mercer, all his lands, tenements, and rents in the
parishes of S. Olave in the Jewry and S. Stephen Colmansbret in
tail, with similar remainder. And whereas he had already given
to Alice his daughter and the heirs of her body his lands, tene-
ments, and rents opposite la Ledenhalle in the parish of S. Peter
upon Cornhull, he wills that in case she die without such heirs
the same be sold and the proceeds devoted to the good of his
soul, the souls of his father and mother, and of all Christians in
purgatory. Dated London, 19 May, A.D. 1358. Roll 86 (87).
Monday the Morrow of the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen [22 Jly].
Scharloes (EvA).---To be buried in the churchyard of S. Mary
atte Hull. To the ministers, &c., of the said parish church sums
of money, and to the high altar of the said church two cushions
(sewcalia) worked with silk (de syzdone), and two towels. Her
tenement at Oystergate to be sold to pay her debts and for
maintenance of a chantry. To Agnes, wife of Roger Scharpes,
Roger her servant, Agnes her sister, John Scharp, Robert Scharp,
t Codicil, originally a small will. ] : Sheriff, 1328 ; Mayor, 1342 and 1355.
1358,
CALENDAR OF WILLS
Alan Scharp, and others, she leaves divers household goods, com-
prising mazer cups, feather beds, sheets and chalons, silver
spoons, &c. To each of her executors forty pence for their
trouble. Dated London, Tuesday next before the Feast of
S. Gregory [12 March], A.D. 1348. Roll 86 (90).
St. Muur (LAURENCE de), Rector of the church of Heygham
Ferers.t--To Alan, Thomas, and Nicholas de S Maur his nephews
he leaves all his houses in London in successive tail; remainder to
Laurence de St. Martin. No date. Roll 86 (91).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evaqgelist [18 Oct.].
Wodehalle (WmLIAM) of Henele, diocese of Lincoln and
diocese of London.--To be buried in the church of Henele. Be-
quests to the mother church of Lincoln, the mother church of
London, the college of secular priests of S. Paul's, London, the
repair of the churches of Hestone " and Henele, and to various
chaplains and others. Isabella his wife and executrix to sell his
tenement in the parish of All Hallows de Stannchirche, and
divide the proceeds between the conventual house of Thame, the
convent of Westminster, and the conventual house of Mer-
rhone. The residue of his property to be disposed of for the
good of his soul by his aforesaid wife as she shall answer for it
before God at the Great Judgment. Dated Henele, Wednesday
next before Passion Sunday [-2 April-l, A.D. 1357. Roll 86 (110).
1358-9.
ANNO 33 EDWARD III.
Mop,day ext offer Fecst of Purificatio of V. Ma'y [2 Feb.].
St. lYIaur or Seymour (THOMAS DE), Knt.--To be buried in
the Priory of Poulton, under a plain marble stone, in the new
church before the high altar when made. For the new work
of Poulton he leaves his large hostel in London in the parish of
S. Peter in Bradestrete. To William Stroky rector of the church
' Co. Northampton. Or Pulton, co. Wilts. A Gilbertine
" Henley on Thames. Priory founded by the testator ei'ea 21
Near (3sterley Park, Brentford. Edward IlL ('l'amaer's 'lotit. lIonat.,'
* Co. Oxford. p. 611).
Co. Surrey.
1358-9.
8 CALENDAR OF WILL8
annually for superintending and maintaining the same. Dated
London, 10 January, A.D. 1358. Roll 87 (20).
Monday ext before the Feast of S. G'egory, Pope [12 Ma'ch-I.
Carpenter (PILIe).--To be buried in the churchyard of the
church of S. Dionisins de Bakcherch near Grascherche. To Sir
Richard de Brineston, rector of the said church, and to Giles de
Kelseye, tapicer, he leaves a messuage in Lymstrete near the
place called "la lendenhalle"; also to Richard Turri and
Johanna, wife of the same, two shops in the same street. To
Alice his wife for life all his lands and tenements in the City and
suburbs of London, with remainder to Alice and Cristina his
daughters for their lives; remainder to John his son in fee.
Dated London, 23 February, A.D. 1358. Roll 87 (27).
Wyrcestre (,'ILLIAM DE), senior, " felmongere."---To be buried
in the chancel of the church of S. John de Walbrok near the body
of Alice his late wife. Bequests to the said church and ministers
thereof; to the fabric of S. Paul's Church ; the five orders of friars
in London ; the canons of H. Trinity towards Algate ; the sisters
of the New Abbey without Algate ; the nuns of S. Elena ; the
Hospital of S. Bartholomew; the nuns of Clerkenewelle, Stratford,
Halywell, &c. Provision made for maintenance of chantries in
the aforesaid church of S. John for the space of five years next
after his decease. To Agnes his wife by way of dower of all his
goods movable he leaves sixty pounds sterling and the third part
of all his rents and tenements in the City and suburbs for life, as
the law requires and allows ; also to the same for life shops in the
parishes of S. Mildred in the Poultry and S. Laurence Jewry;
remainder to William his son in taft ; remainder to Johanna his
daughter. Also to the said son the rest of his lands and tene-
ments in tail, with remainder to his said daughter. To the three
daughters of John de Swalclyve and of Agnes, wife of the said
John, the testator's daughter, twenty pounds sterling in equal
portions. Guardians appointed for William his aforesaid son.
Pecuniary bequests to Roger his brother and John, son of the
same ; Matilda Hervy his niece and servant ; William, son of
Rewcourt gives Richard '" Grimston" as rector in 1350 (' Repertorium,'p. 330).
COURT OF HUSTIIG, LONDON.
John his brother, Thomas his cook, and others.
6 February, A.D. 1358.
9
Dated London,
Roll 87 (39).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Dutstan [19 May].
Stuundor' (Jo'A DE), late wife of Ralph de Toudeby.
To be bied in the church of S. Nicholas Hacon to which church
she makes bequests of money. Idonia wife of William de Staundon
her brother appoted guardian of Agnes her daughter, and of
tenements in the parishes of S. icholas Hacon All Hallows de
Bredstrete, and S. Peter de Wodestrete, until her said daughter
come of age or mazy. Dated ndon, 9 May .D. 1349.
ereupon came enry de Padyngton and Johanna his wife and
put their claim upon the said stament as nemen and en
devised therein, &c.
Roll 87 (53).
Monday te Feast of S. Ma'y Magdale [2 July].
(Jo).To be bied in the church of Allhallows at
the Hay. To Sarah his daughter for her man'iage he leaves a
sum of money and divers household goods, s said daughter
being placed under the guardianship of Peter Steze who is to
give secty for the same. To Margery s fe one hundred
marks, her entre chamr, and a cup of one pearl (de uno perle)
called "Cokyld," with silver bands and stand and cover of silver,
and two leather bags (cophizs de ceo); also s tenements
in the parish of S. Bchael upon Comhull for life th remainder
to s aforesaid daughter in fl ; remainder to pious and charit-
able uses. Dated London Satday 2 March, n.D. 1358.
Whereupon came Peter Vivi and put his claim upon the afore-
aid stament, &c.
1359.
Monday next after" F. of Trans. ors. Edward, IL ad Con. [13 Oct.].
Grrdissorm (OTTO DE), Knt.--To be buried in the collegiate
church of S. ]Iary de Otery in the diocese of Exeter, to the warden
and canons of which and their successors he leaves all his lands,
The testatrix appears to have re- bands occasionally resumed he first
sumed her ftmily name after the decease husband's name.
of her husband, ust as t woman who
has twice maxried and lost both bus- Otte'y St. lIary, co. Devon.
1359.
10
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
tenements, and rents in the parishes of S. Dunstan towards the
Tower and S. Margaret Patyns, for the maintenance of chantries.
Beatrix his wife made one of his executors. Dated London,
1 March, A.D. 1354. Roll 87 (86).
Gyrdeler (MARTIN LE). To be buried in the church of
S. Sepulchre without ]eugate near the tomb of Margaret his
late wife. Bequests to the fabric and ministers of the said
church. To John his son, chaplain, he bequeaths divers goods and
chattels, including basins and ewers, cups, spoons, tablecloths, a
possenet, a saeal), two audemes, " an iron plate, and a folding
table. 4 To Philip le Gurdlere twenty shillings ; and to Johanna,
the testator's sister, twenty shillings. Provision made for chantries
in the aforesaid church of S. Sepulchre for the good of his soul
and the souls of Margaret his wife, Juliana and Margery his
sisters, Walter and Agnes his father and mother. Dated London,
Wednesday the morrow of S. George [23 April], A.D. 1359.
Roll 87 (92).
Algate (THOMAS DE), Rector of the church of Scherryngge s in
the diocese of London.--To be buried in the churchyard of
H. Trinity within Algate near his father and mother. To his
brother Sir hicholas, the Prior of H. Trinity aforesaid, and convent
of the same, and his successors he leaves tenements and rents
in the parishes of S. Katherine within Algate, S. Andrew upon
Cornhull, and S. Botolph without Algate. To Hugh, son of John
le Skynnere, ten pounds sterling. The residue of his goods,
movable and immovable, he leaves to the aforesaid prior for
pious uses. Dated London, Saturday the Feast of Purification
of V. Mm'y [-2 Feb.J, A.D. 1358. Roll 87 (93).
Monday text after the Feast of All Scd.ts [-1
Refham (Jon DE), fishmonger.To be buried in the church
of S. Mildred the brgin in Bredestret, before the roo.d, near Sarah
his late wife. Bequests to the fabric of, and to the light of the
Blessed Mary in, the said church, as well as to ministers therein;
to divers orders of friars within London; to lepers and sick in
A small bv,in or porringer. ] For memoranda or accounts.
"- Or savenap, a napkin. I a Sheering, co. Essex, now in the
Andirons or fire-dogs, diocese of Roche-ter.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
13
for the maintenance of chantries in the said church. Bequests
to the five orders of friars in London, the poor in the hospitals,
the prisoners in Neugate, the lepers at le los near Bermondeseye,
the lepers at Hakeneye, and in the hospitals of S. Giles without
ttolborn and S. James near Westminster. To John his son, Johanna,
Juliana, and Agnes his daughters, he leaves forty pounds respec-
tively. Cecilia his wife to have the custody of his said children
and of their goods so long as she remain a widow ; but if she
marry again, she and her husband are to give security for restoring
to the children their property on coming of age or marriage, and
for their proper maintenance in the mean time. Dated London,
2 October, A.D. 1359. Roll 87 (128).
Madeford (WILLIAM DE), "sharman.":--To be buried in
S. Paul's churchyard near the tomb of his wife. Bequests to
the church of All Hallows de Honylane and to the parish
chaplain of the same. To his children [-not named] he leaves
sums of money, cups of silver and of mazer, four best shears,
two feather beds, a brass pot and basin. To Katherine his
daughter one coat and one cu'tepy of black medlet. To Robert
his son a party robe of blue and red (de bludo et de
vbeo). To Walter his apprentice his leasehold interest in
tenements in the said parish of All Hallows held under the
Prioress of Haliwell. Dated London, Tuesday the Vigil of the
Annunciation of B.V. Mary [-25 March], A.D. 1348.
Roll 87 (130).
ROLL 88 is missing from the series.
1359-60.
ANNO 35 EDWARD III.
Moqday qzext aJYe" the Feast of S. Valentine [15 Feb.].
Chtumpeneys (WILLIAM), baker.--To be buried in the church
of S. Thomas the Apostle. Pquests to the churches and ministers
of S. Mary de Fanchirche and S. Thomas aforesaid ; to various
religious orders, the Hospital of S. Mary without Bysshopesgate,
A shearman, or shearer of the nap I A short cloak made of some dark
of cloth. [ mixed material
1360-1.
14
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
and the work of S. Paul's Church. Provision made for chantries
in the said church of S. ThoTnas for the good of his soul, and the
souls of Agnes and Alice his wives, and others out of the issues
and profits of a certain tenement in the parish of S. Thomas,
which teneneut so charged he leaves to John atte Welde and
Isabella, wife of the same, his dtughter, in tail ; remainder to the
rector of the said parish church and his successors for ever. To
Robert Chaumpeneys and to the aforesaid Isabella, as well as
to John his son and Agnes, Idonea, Marion, and Cecilia his
daughters, and to Juliana, daughter of John Chaumpeneys his
son, aud others, he leaves sums of money and household goods.
To Sir William, the rector of the aforesaid church of S. Thomas,
the residue of all his movable goods and chattels for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, Friday next after the Feast of
]Nativity of S. John Baptist [24 June], A.D. 1360.
The same day came the aforesaid John Chaumpeneys and put his
claim upon the aforesaid testament.
Roll s9
Grenestede (RICHARD DE).--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Mary atte Hull. To Alice his wife his dwelling-house near
Billynggesgate for life; remainder to pious and charitable uses.
Also to his said wife for life his share in certain ships ; and after
her decease the same to remain in the custody of William de
Taleworth in trust for the maintenance of John his son. Dated
London, Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope
[12 March], A.D. 1348. Roll 89 (13).
Monday te Feast of S. Peter in Cathedv [:?2 Feb.].
Selvestone (NmHoLAs DE), fishmonger.--His tenements in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen at Lamberdyshel he leaves to the
heirs of the bodies of Ralph de Bromle and Alice, wife of the
same, daughter of Henry Kyngessone, lawfully begotten, and to
no heir of the said Alice by any second husband she may marry
durig the lifetime of her first husband, unless she be separated
from her first husband by ecclesiastical authority before marrying
her second; remainder, in default of such heirs, to the heirs
of Henry Kyngessone, late fi.hmonger; remainder to pious
1361.
18 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
lane, together with his leaden and wooden troughs therein; and
also his stall in Tannerse]d. Provision made for a chantry in the
church of S. Sepulchre aforesaid. The residue of his goods to
be divided into two parts, whereof he ]eaves one part to John
his aforesaid son, and the other for pious uses. To William
Mosach or Musach twenty shillings. Dated London, "Wednesday
the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], A.D. 1360.
Roll 89 (60).
Kert (WALTER DE), clerk, late corder.- To be buried in
S. Paul's churchyard, called "Perdonechirehehaghe," near the
tomb of his mother. Bequests to the church of S. Dunstan Est,
whereof he is a parishioner, and to the ministers thereof; also
for wax tapers, one to be placed at his head, another at his feet,
and a third upon his corpse, the said tapers to be afterwards
presented, one to the said church of S. Dunstan, another to
the church of S. Peter the Less near Paul's Wharf, where his
father was buried, and the third to S. Paul's Church. Three
hundred masses to be said for the good of his soul, and the souls
of John his father, Agnes his mother, and others, namely, one
hundred de beata Ma'ia, one hundred de Saclo Spi'itu, and
one hundred de Tq'initate. Also to the aforesaid church of
S. Peter the Less he leaves all his tenements in the parish
of S. Giles without Cripulgate in le Voq'est.et and le Moq'est'et,
and also in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower, on
condition that a chantry be maintained in the said church of
S. Peter, the presentation to the said chantry being with the
Mayor of the City of London in case of default. Dated London,
Sunday, Quasi qwdo genitO [4 April-], A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (61).
Mop, day qext often" the Feast of Ascension [6 May].
Farndor (NIChOLaS DE), goldsmith.--To be buried in the
Latin name for Low Sunday or the
Sunday next after Easter Da.y ; so called
from the introit.. Cf. a deed dated die
nartis l)ost festum qtod eantatt" quasi
modo gcaiti--Hust. Roll 76 (171).
Gra.ndn of Nicholas de Farndon,
Alderman of the ward of that name,
whnse will ppears in Part I. of this
('alcndar, p. 3!7. Stow confoundsthec
two individuals; and this confusion
becomes worse confounded by the pre-
sent editor having in Part I. wrongly
called the testator "son "' of the former
Nicholas instead of "grandson," he being
son of Roysia his daughter. The mis-
take is placed among the Errata, and is
also corrected in the Index to Prt I.
COURT OF IIUSTINO, LONDON.
21
distributed among the poor. To William Plomer his kinsman
he leaves an aevelt and other implements appertaining to a
certain forge. To William Cehnan, " Scallard," John Clerk and
Agnes, wife of the stone, John, brother of Johanna his wife, his
servants, and others, he leaves money and goods. To his said
wife he leaves his tenement in Holbourne for life; remainder to
pious uses. His tenement upon Houndesdich to be sold, and the
proceeds devoted to chantries in the church of S. Sepulchre.
Other lands and tenements in Chiselhurst and Fotescray to be
sold for pious and charitable uses. Tenements in West Smethe-
feld he leaves for the maintenance of the church of S. Sepulchre
and of chantries therein. Dated London, Monday next after the
Feast of S. George [23 April], A.t). 1361 ...... He further gives a
general acquittance to certain parties, and makes other bequests,
among which is one to John Fouler to assist him in finding his
(John's) son, if living. He also acknowledges the receipt from
Bataile (sic) of rifty-four Geneva florins (florenos de Genevyns),
for which he had paid five pounds sterling. Roll 89 (68).
Foket (RALPH), chandler.--To be buried in S. Mary's Chapel
in the church of S. Michael upon Cornhull. To John his son he
leaves his tenements upon Cornhull and Fynkeslane, and also
his tenement upon Cornhull called " le Welleheus," in tail,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry for the good of his
soul, the souls of Isabella and Margery his wives, and others, in
the said church of S. Michael; renminder to Ralph his son in
tail; remainder to pious uses. Dated London, the last day of
April, A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (76).
l:{,9vea$tol2e 2 (WILLIAM DE), perpetual chaplain in S. Paul's
Church and late Almoner.--To the Dean and Chapter of the said
church he leaves his tenement in the parish of S. Botolph with-
out Aldresgate in frankahnoign, and other tenements in the
parishes of S. 3Nicholas Coldabbeie and S. Mary Magdalen in
Anvil.
z A similar will of the testator is pre-
served among the archives of S. Paul's
Cathedral, to which an indenture is
attached, giving an inventory of the
various books, ornaments, mad articles
of furniture assigned by the testator to
the Ahnonry of S. Paul's. (Appendix
to Ninth Report, IIi.t. MSS. Commis-
sion, p. 47 b.)
COURT OF tIUSTING, LONDON.
23
yard of All Hallows de Stanyngchirche. Bequests to the high
altar and fabric of the said church; also to the clerk in charge
of the water (clergco aque ba.nilo). To Isabella his wife his
tenement in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid for life; remainder
to any child with which she may be enceinte ; remainders over
to Elizabeth his daughter and to Adam Cavve de Grenewiche.
Dated at his house in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid, 24 May,
A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (90).
1361.
Monday qext befo'e the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 June].
lorthhall (ALICE, wife of Jo DE, called "Clerk," and late
Alderman).--To be buried near her late husband in the chapel of
S. John Baptist in the church of S. Nicholas Hacoun. Bequests
to the said church, its belfry, ministers, &c. ; also to the belfry of
the church of S. Edmund the King in Lumbardstret ; t.o the five
orders of fi'iars in London and the suburbs ; to Sir Roger, the
chaplain of Bartholomew Guidonis of Florence, "chaungeour"; and
others. To Richard Troky and Matilda his wife Alice and Margaret
their daughters, John Boneaventure, Margaret Rokele, and many
others she leaves sums of money, clothes and household goods too
numerous to specify. To the aforesaid Ba,holomew she leaves
one hundred shillings; to Sarah his wife a brooch (monile)
of gold called " ouche" worked with perles ; and to Alice his
daughter a bound mazer cup with stand of silver and covercle
of mazer. The sum of money lying in the hands of the said
Bartholomew at the date of her will is to be distributed by him
in charity, and he is to be recompensed out of her goods and
chattels for the trouble he took respecting her tenements in the
parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid which are to be sold immediately
after her decease, the said Bartholomew being preferred as pur-
chaser. Dated 28 May, A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (95).
Banil, "Officialis minor Balliro,
quasi Vice-ballivus" (Du Cange). From
the same authority, however, we learn
that aluamanile denotes the basin
wherein the priest washes his hands
after nss, as well as the ewer from
which water is poured over his hands.
One is telnpted to think that this is
what is meant by the testator.
It was to a Bartholomew Guidonis
de Castilon, merchant of London, con-
jointly with Adam de St. Ire of London,
draper, that Edward III., in the thirty-
third year of his reign, granted all his
money exchanges and the making of gold
and silver coin and plate throughout the
kingdom, for the space of one year (City
Records, Letter-Book G, fol. 79 b;
printed in Rymer's ' Fcedera,' vol. iii.
part i. p. 450).
COURT OF HUSTLNG LONDON.
27
YTalter his brother ; Agatha and Alice his sisters; Richard, son
of Walter atte Moure ; John atte Moure John Daundelion, and
others. Provision made for a chantry in the chm'ch of Wyveles-
feld, co. Essex, for the good of his soul, the souls of Isabella
his wif% John his father, and Agnes his mother. Also to the said
chm'ch he leaves a scoppe of latten of the value of five shillings
and a cope. To the Fraternity of S. Christopher six shillings and
eightpence. Dated London, Monday next before the Feast of
SS. Philip and James [1 May], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (105).
Willeby (EDMuND).---To be buried in the church of S. Thomas
the Apostle, to which church and ministers thereof he leaves sums
of money as also to the Augustinian Friars and Friurs Minors
for trentals of masses. To Agnes his wife he leaves his tenement at
the corner of the Ryole in the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle
for life; renainder in trnst for sale for pious uses. To Sir Andrew
Groudesbourgh his kinsman, Rector of the chm'ch of Helgheye,
he leaves his brewery in Goldynggeslane parish of S. Giles
without Crupelgat% in satisfaction of a debt, if the conscience
of the said Andrew allows him to retain it ; otherwise the same
is to go to his aforesaid wife. Dated 15 May h.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (106).
Chippenham (WLLL. DE), " hakenayman."To be buried in
the chm'ch of S. Andrew de Holburne. To Juliana his wife his
tenement in Holburne for life ; remainder to the maintenance
of the lights of S. Mary and S. John in the aforesaid church.
Bequests to the said church also for pious uses, for wax tapers
at his funeral, for a pilgrimage on his behalf to Santiago, &c.
Dated at his house in Holbourne, Tuesday next before the Feast
of S. Augustine in the month of May [-5 MayJ, .D. 1361.
Roll 89 (107).
Codyngton (ROGER DE).--To be buried in the church of
S. Mea'y of the new work (hove [sic] ope'is) without Alderichgate.
Bequests to the church of S. Botolph without " Alderiche" (sic)
for vestments, &c. To Walter Haliwell his shop in the aforesaid
Wethersfield (?). [ Thepatron saint of tbewater-carriers
A scoop fo holding holy water, Fr. ] or "water laders" (Part I. p. 509,
bniticr, note 1).
AD.
1361.
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Blessed Mary in the parish church of S. Michael in Wodestret
near Hoggenelane. Bequest of sixty shillings for five round
tapers to burn around his corpse and other funeral expenses. To
Matilda his wife and his three children he leaves sums of
money. Also to his said wife a shop in Chepe for life ; remainder
to the heirs of his body, and in default of such heirs to William
Welforde his brother for life; remainder to the Fraternity of
S. Mary atte Bowe. Also to his said wife his tenement in Wode-
stret for life ; remainder in trust for sale for the good of his soul,
&c. Bequest of certain rents in the parish of S. Benedict de
Grascherche for the maintenance of the light of S. Mary atte
Bowe. To his aforesaid wife a shop at Goselane ; to the aforesaid
William his brother, Ydania his sister, and William his brother's
son he leaves sums of money. To the parishioners of S. Michael
in Wodestret he leaves a chalice of silver and gold weighing thirty
shillings. Dated London, Friday, viz., 18 June, A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (123).
.reveld (JOHN DE), blader, 1 parishioner of the church of
S. Audoen within eugate.Any future bequest he may make
by codicil, by writing, or by word of mouth, is to take effect as if
written in this his present testament. Desires to be buried in the
chancel of the church of S. Audoen aforesaid near Sarah his late
wife. To Alice his wife he leaves his tenement, &c., in the parish
of S. Audoen for life ; remainder to the church of S. Martin le
Grand and the Dean and Chapter of the same for the maintenance
of chantries. Also to his said wife he leaves his tenement called
' Sealdynghous "; to the fraternity of which he is a member in
the church of All Hallows under the Wall (seb nu'o) near ]is-
schoppesgate he leaves a tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre
in Westsmet.hefeld, charged also with the maintenance of chan-
tries. Dated London, 1 April, A.D. 1361.--Also he wills and
ordains that the brethren and sisters of his fraternity founded in
honour of the Blessed Mary and of All Saints attend his funeral
at the church of S. Audoen, and that born bondmen (aliv) go
Probably meaning cornmonger. See
Part I. p. 533, note 3.
S. Owen or Ewin, near the Shambles.
a Or "Natives"; the "Native" was one
born in bondage, the "Bondman" being
so by contract, and the "Villein "being
bound to service, as belonging to the
land. The female appellation of the
rztiws was "nell"; that of the male
has not survived ; "serf" is perhaps the
nearest term. See a claim made by
Edmund, Erl of Cornwall, upon certain
1361.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
to his houses and tenements in Smethfeld after his funeral and
there eat together, and by so eating take seisin of the same for
the said fraternity, for which purpose he bequeaths a certain
quantity of bread, corn, and malt. Bequests to John atte Hull
his godson, John Lacer, William his brewer, and others; also to
the light of the Fraternity of S. Giles without Cripulgate, and to
the Fraternity of S. John in the same church. Roll 89 (124).
$ulby (JoN DE), Wardrobe Keeper of the Venerable Lady
the Countess of Penbrok.--To be buried in S. Paul's Church.
Bequests to the said church and the church of S. lIartin within
Ludgate. To William Denton he leaves his best bow and all his
arrows; and to Robert de Louth and William the clerk a bow
respectively. Directions for funeral and keeping his month's mind.
Bequests also to Isabella his niece, wife of William Kayscho ; to
various orders of friars, and others. To John de Newport his calendar
(caladavium meum). To William his son he leaves certain
tenements in Watlyngstrete in tail ; remainder to the church of
S. Augustine at S. Paul's Gate for pious uses for the good of his soul
and the souls of William de Derby, Agnes, wife of the same, and
Edmund their son. To Edith his wife a tenement in Old Change,
parish of S. Vedast, for life ; remainder to the infant e vetve sa
mq'e, with remainders over ; also his houses in Bassynghawe, to
hold to his said wife, her heirs and assigns. Dated London, Sunday
next after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul E29 June], A.D. 1361.
--He further wills and ordains that, by licence of the Commissary
General of the Dean of Arches, William Boyvile, clerk, shall
undertake administration of the goods of lIaster Edmund de
Derby and of Agnes, wife of the same, according to the manner
in which he himself was bound, and that the said William receive
remuneration for his trouble as the said Commissary shall adjudge.
Roll 89 (125).
luthin (RIcRAnD).--Bequests to Sir Walter Odiham, rector
of the church of S. John de Walbrok, for having the souls of Sir
John de Grey and Agnes, the testator's late wife, and others, in
bondmen who were runaways and sought ] The custom of the City restraining
to be admitted to the freedom of the [ a man from leaving to his wife a greater
City (Riley's ' lIemorials,' p. 23, whence estate than one for life appears to have
this note is taken), been not always observed.
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remembrance ; also to each of the five orders of friars in London ;
to Geoffrey Patrik, clerk of la Rgole; Richard, son of the same ;
William, son of William le Reve, and others. A certain tene-
ment in Bogerowe, parish of S. John aforesaid, to be sold after
the decease of himself and Agnes his wife, late wife of John Trapp,
skinner, and a portion of the proceeds to go to the Master and
Brethren of the Hospital of S. John of Jerusalem in England, and
other portions to Sir John de London, monk of Westminster, son
of the aforesaid John Trapp and Agnes, and for the maintenance
of chantries in the said church of S. John de Walbrok. Dated
London, 4 Starch, A J). 1356. Roll 89 (126).
1361.
Opton or Upton (LAURENCE DE).--To be buried within the
church of S. Andrew in Holborne near his wife. Bequests to the
said church, to Laurence his son, the monastery of H. Trinity at
the Tower, and various orders of friars in London. For making
a certain window in the aforesaid church in honour of S. John
Baptist he leaves six marks. Also to his aforesaid son and to
John Draper his servant he leaves his beds and all his linen
and woollen cloths in equal portions. Dated London, the Feast
of Translation of S. Benedict, Abbot [11 July], A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (127).
I-Iarewdon (WALTElt DE), horse dealer. --To be buried in
the church of S. Sepulchre near the tomb of Felicia his late wife,
to which church he makes bequests, as also to Richard his son,
Alice and Johanna his daughters. To Marion his wife he leaves
all his tenements and gardens in the parish of S. Sepulchre afore-
said in Westsmethefeld for life, remainder to pious uses ; also his
entire chamber, with all vessels of silver, mazer, &c., appertaining
to his house. Dated London, Monday the Vigil of Apostles Peter
and Paul [29 June], n.n. 1361. Roll 89 (128).
Starcolf (ToMAs), mercer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Laurence in the Jewry near the tomb of his father. Bequests
to the said church, to various religious orders and hospitals, the
churches of H. Trinity the Less, S. Martin in Ismongerlane,
S. Margaret upon Lothebury, and S. Thomas ': de Aquiw. ''3 To
Budge Row. I a Meaning probably S. homas de
lFereator e[uo'rum. [ Acon.
2
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
cloths, one of them worked with sqvi'ell, to place upon the corpses
of poor parishioners ; to various orders of friars, &c.; and provision
made for funeral expenses and keeping of her obit. To Daniel
de Wyght, Katherine, daughter of John de Crepeldgate and
Katherine his wife, Richard, son of Geoffrey le Taillour, Alex-
ander, son of Robert de Stratford, and others, she leaves sums
of money and household chattels. The residue of her goods to
be sold for pious uses for the good of her soul, the souls of
Nicholas her late husband and others. Dated London, Saturday
next after the Feast of Corpus Christi [27 May], A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (142).
Westirault (ROBERT), ' taillour." To be buried before the altar
of S. Eligius, Bishop and Confessor, in the church of S. Thomas,
Apostle. Bequests to the said church, the church of S. Paul, and
the mendicant orders of friars in London ; also to Sir Richard de
Hakebourne, Margaret his daughter, and Margaret Ufford. Dated
London, Thursday the Feast of Nativity of S. John Baptist
[24 June], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (143).
Maleway (JOHN).---To be buried in the church of H. Trinity
de Crichurche near Margery his late wife. Bequests to the said
church, the churches of S. Mm de Fanchurche and of S. Paul,
the principal orders of fl'iars in London, the poor inmates of
Neugate, &c. To John his son and heir and Johanna his daughter
he leaves sums of money in the hands of guardians during
minority; and to Margery his daughter the sum of 200., provided
she marry with the consent of his executors, and not marry a
certain John Dovy, mercer, upon pain of losing the legacy.
Further bequests to Robert Turk, son of Margery aforesaid, his
late wife, and to Margaret Hunston, daughter of the said Mar-
gery; to Matilda his mother; Matilda Malewayn, one of his
sisters; Matilda, daughter of William Malewayn his brother, and
others. To the Abbey of Lesnes, co. Kent, he leaves twenty
marks ; to the work of the church of Bedewynde, co. Wilts, and
ministers thereof, the church of Navenby, co. Linc., the church
of H. Trinity de Cristchurche, London, divers sums of money.
Also to John his aforesaid son and heir he leaves tenements in
1 Gre_t and Little Bed.'n.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
buried in the churchyard of All Hallows de Honylane under the
same stone as Margery his late wife. His corpse to be covered with
a cover of Russet whilst on the bier, and five round tapers, each
of six pounds of wax, to burn around him ; six poor persons to be
clothed in coats with hoods of Russet, and each to hold a torch
of nine pounds of wax around his corpse. Bequests to the church
of All Hallows aforesaid of his priest's vestment, his chalice, two
cruets, towels, and others ; provision made for chantries therein for
the good of his soul, the souls of Margery his late wife, his father
and mother, John de Paston, Henry Cros, and Johanna, wife of
the same, &c. To the work of the church of S. Giles at South
Mymmes he leaves one mark sterling, his missal and portifory
with music of the use of Saturn. To Katherine his wife her
entire chamber, cups of silver and of mazer, silver spoons with gilt
acorns, &c. ; also divers rents so long as she remain a widow,
remainder to John, Thomasina, and Margery his children and the
heirs of their bodies ; remainder to pious uses. His apprentices
William Richard de Pridie, Villiam Clervaus, and Thomas de
Jarkevill to continue to serve his aforesaid wife. Adam Fraunceys,
merchant, appointed guardian of his children, he giving security
for the same at the Guildhall. To John Pountz his kinsman,
Richard Pountz, and Thomas, brother of Richard, he leaves sums
of money and bows and arrows furnished with feathers of Pecolc.
The seal of the Official of the Axchdeacon of London appended
hereto, inasmuch as the testator's seal is but little known. Dated
London, 20 April, A.D. 1361.--Also to his aforesaid wife he leaves
lands and tenements in the aforesaid parish of All Hallows and
in Bechelane, parish of S. Giles without Cripelgate, for life ;
remainder to his aforesaid children and the heirs of their bodies ;
remainder in trust for sale, and the proceeds to be devoted to
the work of the church of South Mymmes and to the repair of
the roads in the vill of South Mymmes where most necessary.
Roll 89 (147).
Brangewayn (WmLi), vintner.--To be buried in the piory
church of S. Ma:y Overe near Suthwerk. Bequests to the
prior and canons, ministers, &c., of the said priory. Provision
made for chantries in the aforesaid church and in the churches
Near Barnet, co. Middlesex.
1361.
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CALENDA OF WlLLS
debts. He leaves to certain persons, or any one of them willing
to execute his testament, all his tenements in Fletstret and
Faitourslane, together with certain rents in the parish of
S. Christopher, in trust for the maintenance of a chantry for the
good of his soul, the souls of Symon Flemyng and others. Dated
at Fletstrete, 6 July, A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (161).
Outepenne (ALICE, relict of WILLIAM), daughter of William de
Derby.--To be buried in S. Paul's churchyard, commonly called
"Pardoncherchhawe," near the tomb of her late husband. All
her goods and chattels to be devoted to payment of debts and
pious uses. John de Vrare, Chamberlain of S. Paul's, and Thomas
Beuchampe her sister's husband appointed executors. Dated
London, 1 July, A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (162).
Chedyndon (WALTER DE).--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Dunstan West near his children. Bequests to the ministers
of the said church, the lights of the Blessed Mary and Blessed
Katherine therein, and to the parson of the church of S. Au-
dewin within Neuwegate. To Margaret his wife he leaves the rever-
sion of a certain rent in the parish of S. Dunstan aforesaid for life ;
remainder to Johanna his daughter in tail ; remainder to Johanna
Druwys his wife's sister; remainder to the Hospital of S. Bar-
tholomew de Smethefeld, so that the brethren of the same have
his soul in remembrance. Also to his aforesaid wife tenements
in Scholane, parish of S. Andrew near Holborn, in trust for sale for
pious uses. The wardship of Richard Elys he leaves to John Deynes,
ironmonger, for maintenance and for providing a suitable mar-
riage. Dated London, Sunday next after the Feast of Apostles
leter and Paul [-29 June], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (163).
Wyle CVILLIAM DE).--To be buried in the church of S. Sepulchre
without Newgate near the tomb of Alice his daughter. Bequests
to the said church. To Sir Henry de Blakeburn, clerk, and
Richard de Dratton he leaves a tenement in the parish of
S. Sepulchre in fee, and also his leasehold interest in a tenement
Fetter Lane. I "- S. Audoen, Owen, or Ein.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
45
held under the Fraternity of S. Katherine in the aforesaid church,
situate in Wendageyneslane and called "le Coldabbeye "; also the
custody of the son of John de Kent, late taverner. The residue
of his goods he leaves to Agnes his wife and his surviving children.
Dated London, Monday the Feast of [Translation of ?] S. Fdward
King and Martyr [20 June], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (164).
Crepulgate (Jom DE).--To be buried in the church of S. Peter
in Westchepe. Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof.
To William his son he leaves a tenement in the lane called
"' Abchirchelane" for life, and after the death of the said son and
of Katherine the testator's wife the same tenement, together with
another in the parish of S. Clement, London, is to be sold, and the
proceeds devoted to paying his debts and legacies ; the residue to
be divided among his children. Dated London, 15 July, A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (165).
Monday mct befo'e Feast of Apostles Smon and Jde [28 Oct.].
Rote (Jo), fishmonger.--To be buried in the chapel annexed
to the chancel of the church of S. George near Estchepe.
Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof, the five
orders of fliars in London, the inmates of various hospitals
(including the lepers at la Lokes) and prisons, &c.; also to
Margery and Cecilia his sisters ; to Margery and Alice, daughters
of Henry Rote; to John, son of William Rote de l'orth-
flete; Alice Rote, living within the cloister of S. Elena within
Bishopesgate, and others; as well as to the work of London
Bridge, S. Paul's Church, the church of S. Thomas Acon, &c. To
Alianora his wife by way of dower due to her he leaves a sum of
money and divers household chattels; also his tenement in the
vill of S. Botolph and in the parish of S. George aforesaid for life;
remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Bequest
of rents in the street called " Puddsmglane" in the parish of
S. Margaret de Briggestret for the maintenance of a perpetual
torch to burn in the said parish church. Dated London, 15 June,
.D. 1361. Roll 89 (175).
Botolph's Town, or Boston, co. Linc.
1361.
161.
46 CALENDAR OF WILLS
.ssex (JOHN), draper.--To be buried in the church of S. Stephen
in Colmanstret before the altar of the fraternity therein. Bequests
to the said church and ministers thereof, each house of friars in
London, &c. Bequests also to Katherine and Alice his daughters
William, son of Stephen Stronge his nephew and others. To
Alice his wife for life he leaves tenements and rents in the
parishes of S. Laurence in the Jewry and S. Stephen in Colman-
stret ; remainder to John his son in tail remainder to his afore-
said daughters. Provision also made for the maintenance of
chantries in the church of S. Stephen aforesaid. Dated London,
Thursday next after the Feast of Translation of S. Thomas the
Martyr [7 July], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (176).
laur (JOHN), pepperer.--To be buried in the church of S. An-
tony to which he makes divers bequests, as also to London
Bridge, the church of S. Paul, the prisoners in Neugate, lepers
near London &c. To John and Nicholas his sons and Isabella
his daughter he leaves sums of money. To Katherine his wife
one hundred marks by way of dower of all his goods and chattels
movable and immovable, and rents in the parish of S. Peter de
Cornhull for life; remainder to his children. Dated London
16 July A.). 1361. Roll 89 (177).
Hemenhale (JoHA, relict of ]7DMUND).--TO be buried in the
church of S. Martin le Grand, to which she leaves all her tene-
ments in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Melkstret, situate
near those belonging to her late brother Thomas, and acquired by
her from Henry Cheyner her father and Alice her mother, for the
maintenance of a chantry therein. Dated London, XV. Kal.
September [18 Aug.], .D. 1361. Roll 89 (178).
Man_hale (ROBERT DE), chandler.--To be buried within the
porch of the church of S. Peter upon Cornhull. Bequests to the
said church and ministers thereof, and provision made for main-
tenance of chantries for the good of his soul, the souls of Isolda
his mother and others. Bequests also to the churches of S. Paul
and S. Thomas Acon, the Convent of the Hermit Friars of
S. Augustine, the Preaching Friars, the Minors and Carmelites
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
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in London, the inmates of hospitals. To William and Robert his
sons, and Katherine, Agnes, and Margaret his daughters, he leaves
sums of money, silver plate, spoons, &c.; and to Agnes his wife
two hundred marks by way of dower. Also to his said wife he
leaves tenements in the parish of S. Peter aforesaid for life ;
remainder to his aforesaid children in successive tail ; remainder
to pious uses. Should his said wife remarry she and her
second husband are to give security for his aforesaid children's
portions, to answer for the same to each upon arriving at
the age of eighteen years, according to the use and custom
of the City of London. Further bequests to the nuns of the
house of S. Leonard de Stratford, the house of S. Elena, London,
and the nuns of Clerkenewell. Dated London, 20 March,
A.D. 1360. Roll 89 (179).
Atte Pole (JoHN).-- To be buried in the church of S. Mary de
Clerkenewell. Bequests to the high altar of Edelmeton ; the
fabric and high altar of the church of Shordich ; to Lucy, wife
of John Porter, to Katherine his daughter, various religious
orders, &c. To Katherine his wife he leaves his tenements
in the City of London for life ; remainder to the church and
nuns of S. Mary de Clerkenewell for pious uses. Mention
made of Juliana his sister, a nun of S. Elena. Dated at Cler-
kenewell, Thursday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle
[25 July], A.D. 1361.
Whereupon came Felicia, wife of John de Romeseye, "taillour,"
and put her claim upon the aforesaid testament. Afterwards came
Robert de Stuteville, son of Isabella, sister of John atte Pole, kins-
man and heir of the testator, and put his claim.
Roll 89 (180).
Northwode (RICHARD DE).--To Robert de Bekenore and Dame
Alice, wife of the same, his tenement in S. Martin's Lane near
Candelwykstret, parish of S. Martin Orgar. To Dame Alice his
mother and Agnes his sister he leaves all his chattels movable
and immovable accruing to him at the death of Sir Robert his
father. To Johanna his sister foly shillings ; and to Agnes his
sister two and a half marks out of the sale of "Lovelonde."
Edmonton, co. Middlesex.
1361.
1361.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Dated Saturday next before the Feast of Nativity of B. Mary
[8 Sept.], A.D. 1361.
Whereupon came John Lynedale and Johanna, wife of the same,
in full ]lusting and ]put their claim.
Roll 89 (182).
Wyngeffeld (JOHN DE), Knt.--To be buried in the church of
S. Andrew de Wyngeffeld with nine ta'_pres and five norters' of
wax. To Thomas de Wyngeffeld his brother he leaves a mes-
suage in Trinite Lane near Quynhithe which he had by feoffment
of the Prior and Convent of Bustlesham Montagu. Alianora his
wife appointed one of his executors. Dated at Wyngeffeld, 3 Tues-
day the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [-20 July-I, A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (183).
Wynter (OSBERT), poulterer.--To be buried in the chancel of
the church of S. Mildred in the Poultry. Bequests to the said
church and ministers thereof; also for ,naintenance of chantries
and tapers on the day of his obit and month's mind. To his
children he leaves divers household goods, comprising beds with
testers and sheets. Further bequests to Alice his nurse, Margaret
Colbrond, Johanna his niece, and others. To Mabel his wife he
leaves the guardianship of his children, and a tenement in the
parish of S. Peter upon Cornhull for life; remainder to his
children. Dated London, Thursday the Feast of Annunciation
of B.V. Mary [25 March-], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (184).
llessys (RICHARD DE), clerk.--For the maintenance of four
chantry priests to celebrate for the good of his soul, the souls
of William his father, Mariota his mother, Master Richard de
Clare, Dame Elizabeth de Burgo, Sir Simon de Islep, Archbishop
of Canterbury, and others he devises certain tenements in the
parishes of S. Benedict Fynk and S. Margaret de Lothebury, and
the socage of divers tenements in Bradestret and elsewhere,
saving a certain socage due froln the Archdeacon of Colchester,
which he remits. Two chantry priests to serve in the parish
church of Staundon in the diocese of London, and one in the
' Large candles used at funeral was founded by William Montngu, Earl
obsequies or "mortuaries" (Riley's of Salisbury, in 1338, still known as
' Memorials,' p. 302 n.). Bisham Abbey, on the Thames opposite
Or Bysham Montagu, co. Berks, Great Marlow.
where a priory of Augustinian canons Winkfield, co. Berks.
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churches of S. Bartholomew the Less in London and S. Mary le
Bow respectively. Dated London, 17 April, A.D. 1359.
A codicil (cedula) annexed to the above testalnent to the effect
that certain tenements should be assigned to the above chantry
priests for pious uses. Dated at Staundon, 26 July, A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (184).
Costantyn (Jor.), Alderman.--To Idonia his wife all his
tenements, rents, goods, and chattels, to hold during the minority
of John his son, provided she remain so long unmarried, otherwise
the same to go to his said son in tail ; remainder to Idonia and
Elizabeth his daughters. Guardians appointed for his aforesaid
son. Dated London, 19 September, a.D. 1358. Roll 89 (185)
Lambyn (GUIDO), fishmonger.-- To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard called "Pardonocherchehawe." Bequests to the
churches of S. Paul and S. Magnus the Martyr in Briggestret ;
also for tapers and other expenses of funeral. To the fabric of the
church of the Friars Minors he leaves twenty pounds. To Eliza-
beth his wife his tenement in Thames Street for life, remainder to
his infant en ventve sa mre (if any), otherwise the same to be sold,
and after payment of specific legacies the residue to be devoted
to pious and charitable uses, to the work of S. Paul's Church,
London Bridge, &c. Dated London, 15 July, A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (186).
Horwode (JoHNA, relict of NICHOLtS).--To be buried in the
church of SS. Nicholas and Olave in Bredstret. After bequests to
the said church, and provision made for funeral, &c., she leaves to
Katherine, daughter of William le Moygn, uncle to the testatrix,
certain rents in the parish of S. Michael Queenhithe for life ; re-
mainder to pious uses. To Sir Henry de Welwes, rector of the
church of SS. Nicholas and Olave, her leasehold interest in certain
shops within the parish of SS. Nicholas and Olave. To John
Aspland de Wymyngton rents in the parish of S. Michael in the
ward of Cornhulle. John de Stodeye appointed guardian of
Nicholas her son. Among other bequests are the following :--To
i ,, The church of the Grey Friars has by the modern Christ Church, Newgate
disappeared as completely as that of Street" (Loftie's 'Hist. of London,'
the Black Friars, its site being now vol. i. p. 235).
partly cemetery nd partly covered See note suTra, p. 22.
VOL IL E
1561.
161.
52
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
de Bothawe; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses in the
respective parish churches. To the use of the former parish
church he also leaves all his broken silver (forum argentum meum
fracture), and a large seal with shield engraved with a cross
hanging therefrom by a chain.
Whereupon came John Walcote and put his claim upon the afore-
said testament.
Roll 89 (192).
Breky'nden (JoHn), "sadelere."---To be buried in the church-
yard of S. Mary de Abbecherche. To Johanna Lyndeseye his wife
he leaves his tenement in the parish of S. Michael in Crokedelane,
formerly belonging to William his father, in trust for the good of
his soul. Dated London, the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July],
A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (193).
Bole (NICHOLAS), skinner.--To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard called "Pardoncherchehawe." Bequests for the maintenance
of chantries in the churches of S. Stephen de Walbrok and
S. Antonin for the good of his soul, the souls of John his father,
Emma his mother, John, Simon, and Katherine (sic), and others.
To Agnes his wife he leaves rents in the parish of S. Stephen
aforesaid for life ; remainder to the maintenance of chantries in
the aforesaid church of S. Antonin for the good of his soul, the
souls of Agnes his wife, John his brother, Simon de Pulham and
Katherine, wife of the same, and others. Dated London, 1 June,
A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (194).
Beny'ngton or Bedyngton (NICHOLAS), mercer.--To be buried in
S. Paul's churchyard called " Pardoncherchawe." To Cristiana his
wife, by way of dower, he leaves five shops in Kyrounlane, parish
of S. John Zakary, near his capital tenement in Fasterslane, 1 for
life ; remainder to William his son. Also to the said William
his capital tenement with shop annexed for life, provided he take
holy orders and become a chaplain to pray for his soul before the
said William arrive at the age of twenty-five years ; in default the
same to be sold for pious uses. Mention made of Alice, a former
wife. John his son appointed his principal executor. Dated
a S. Vedast or Foster Lane.
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53
London, Tuesday next after the Feast of H. Trinity [16 June], A.).
1361.
A.D. 1359. Roll 89 (195).
Bedeford (JoN DE), woolmonger.--To be buried in the church
of S. Martin 0rgar. To Albreda his wife he leaves a moiety of
all his goods and chattels whatsoever. Certain tenements which
he and his said wife had acquired from Andrew Salman, late fish-
monger, situate in S. Martin 0rgar Lane, in the parishes of
S. Martin and S. Laurence de Candelwykstret, to be sold after the
decease of his wife, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses. Dated
London, 13 October, A.D. 1352. Roll 89 (197).
Oxenford (Jo. DE), skinner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Stephen upon Walbrok near the tomb of his late wife. To
Richard his son he leaves tenements near Horshobrigg in the
parish of S. John upon Walbrok, in Candelwykstret, parish of
S. Martin 0rgar, as well as in the parish of S. Margaret de Brigge-
strete, in tail ; remainder to Thomas de 0xeneford, the testator's
brother, in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. To
Adam Fraunceys all his tenements in Fy-nkeslane, parish of
S. lVIAchael de Cornhull, so that he distribute one hundred pounds,
in specified sums, among Alice, mother of Katherine his last wife,
Cecilia, sister of the said Katherine, and Thomas his brother, the
residue being devoted to pious uses. Richard his son is desired,
on pain of losing the testator's blessing (sub benedictioze mea),
to give a deed of quitclaim to Henry de Malmesburi for a tene-
ment acquired by the said Henry from the testator in the parish
of S. Mary Magdalen without the Northgate of the vill of Oxford,
within one month after his decease. Dated London, Sunday the
Feast of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 August], A.D. 1361.--Also to
Richard his son he leaves two silver cups with covercles to match
(de qna secta), a tower of glass (tou" de veer'), together with a
portion of the aforesaid one hundred pounds. His executors are
desired to enrol a deed of feoffment of a tenement which he lately
sold to Roger de Claveryngg, situate in Coruhull, parish of
S. Christopher, London, as soon as possible. Roll 89 (198).
x Probably a tall glass set in gold or of glass. (See the will of Richard
silver, or it may be a gold or silver I Costantyn, Prt I. p. 482.)
vessel modelled after the fashion of one
1361.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS
Atte Dich (JottN), "Plomer de Candelwykstret," of the parish
of S. Martin Orgar.--To be buried in the said parish church. His
tenement in S. Martin Orgar Lane to be sold for the maintenance
of a chantry in the aforesaid church. Avice his wife appointed
one of his executors. Dated XV. Kal. September [15 Aug.]
.D. 1361. Roll 89 (199).
Pyk (JOHAr;NA, relict of NICHOLAS).---To be buried in the tomb
of her late husband in the churchyard of S. Dunstan towards the
Tower. All her lands, houses, gardens, &c., in the parishes of
S. Dunstan aforesaid and All Hallows de Berkyngcherche to be
sold for the maintenance of chantries for the good of her soul, the
souls of her late husband, Hugh de Wychyngham her brother, and
others, for the space of five years in the said church of S. Dunstan,
and for payment of legacies to Agnes and Margaret her daughters
&c. To Henry de Bruselee she leaves her share of a tenement in
Martelane, parish of All Hallows aforesaid, subject to certain
charges, in default of which the same is to go to Fulk de Hore-
wode, merchant. Dated London, 10 August, A.D. 1361.
Roll 89 (200).
Ysilham (THOMAS).--To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Brigid in Fletestrete. All his tenements in Fletestrete to be
sold for payment of debts and legacies, and the residue to be
devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Brigid
aforesaid. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of
SS. Peter and Paul [29 June], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (201).
Lenham (EDMUND DE), fishmonger.--To be buried under the
stone where lies Avice his late wife in the church of S. George.
To Johanna his wife he leaves all his lands and tenements in the
City of London for life, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
for the good of his soul, the souls of John de Grentham, Avice
and Johanna [his wives], and others; remainder to similar uses.
The residue of his goods within the City of London and in Great
Jernemuthe he leaves, one half to Johanna his wife, and the
other half to Edmund and Sibil his children. Dated London
Great Yarmouth.
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57
aforesaid wife, and the other to be devoted to pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, 23 October, A.D. 1361.--Notwithstanding
the premises, he further leaves to the aforesaid church of S. Mary
de Aldermariecherche a tenement which he jointly acquired with
others from Sir William de Bukby, rector of the said church,
situate in Cordewanerstret in the same parish. Roll 89 (241).
1561.
Sadelyagstanes (HUGH DE), Recorder of Londor. -- To be
buried in the church of S. John Zakary, to which church he
leaves a sum of money. William de Strother, Mayor of the town
of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to be guardian of John his son, and of
tenements in Basingeshawe and in the Poultry, during minority,
so that the said William pay to Isabella his wife two hundred
marks for the marriage of his said son. Also to his said son he
leaves all the aforesaid tenements in tail; remainder to Adam his
son. To his aforesaid wife for life a tenement in the parish of
S. John Zakary; remainder to his said sons in successive tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. His vestment of velvett
to be sold for pious uses. Dated London, Friday next after the
Feast of S. Botolph [17 June], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (242).
Macchyng 0VILLIAM DE), draper.--To be buried in the church
of S. Nicholas Acon. Provision made for chantries in the said
church for the good of his soul, the souls of Richard his father,
Cristina his mother, James le Botiller and Agnes, wife of the
same, and others. Bequests to six of the poorest of his family at
Macching ;1 to the Prior and Convent of S. Mary without Bisshoppes-
gate for pittance ; to various orders of friars ; to each anchorite of
London; the lazars without Suthwerkbarre and at Hakeneie,
&c. To Alice de Warlee and Isabella her daughter, Laurence
Constable, and others he makes bequests of money or chattels.
To Alianora his wife, by way of dower of all his movables, he
leaves sixty pounds sterling, a cup called " Note," cups of silver
and mazer, silver spoons ; also her entire chamber, with chalons,
sheets, &c., and all his vessels and chests. To Christina and
Isabella his daughters he leaves sums of money and household
chattels, comprising a large chest standing in his parlour, silver
Matching, co. Essex.
1861.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS
spoons with silver-gilt acorns, silver cups with swords on the
bottom (cure gladiis in fndo), &c. Also to Alianora his wife
all his tenements in the parish of S. John de Walbrok for life ;
remainder to his next heir. The residue of his goods to be
divided into two parts, one to go to his aforesaid wife, and the
other to be devoted to pious uses. Dated London 22 May,
.D. 1349. Roll 89 (243).
Kyngham (LAPIN DE), carpenter.--To Emma his wife all his
tenements in the parish of S. Margaret Patyns for life, and all his
goods and chattels, provided she remain unmarried and chaste;
remainder to pious uses. Richard de Causton mercer, mentioned
as one of his executors. Dated London, Saturday the Feast of
Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.J, A.D. 1359. Roll 89 (244).
Patrik (RICHARD).--To be buried in the church of S. Benedict
de Grascherch. To William his son and Emma his daughter he
leaves silver and mazer cups, &c. To Alice his wife his tenement
in Grascherchestret and parish of S. Benedict aforesaid for life,
subject to a term of years held by Richard Durhu]le ; remainder
to William his son in tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious
uses. Dated London, 17 December, .D. 1360. Roll 89 (245).
Cori (RICHARD), butcher.--To be buried in the church of
S. Leonard in Estchepe. To William and John his sons certain
rents in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid in successive tail ;
remainder to his right heirs. Edith his wife appointed his prin-
cipal executor. Dated London, Thursday, 7 August, .D. 1343.
Whereupon came John Utlicote, draper, and put his claim upon
the said testament.
Roll 89 (246).
Gilbert (Jo), "bakere."--To be buried in the church of
S. Brigid before the image of S. Katherine which he gave to
the chapel of S. Mary in the said church. To Margery his wife
he leaves his tenement in Fletestret for life ; remainder in trust
for sale for the maintenance of chantries in the aforesaid church
for the good of his soul, the souls of Margery his wife and others.
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61
Guldeford (JoANNA, relict of ROBERT DE, late draper).--To be
buried near her late husband. To Henry her son and Rosia her
daughter she leaves sums of money and household chattels, com-
prising beds, pots, pans, a Bykere, &c. Guardians appointed for
her said children. The residue of her goods to be devoted to
pious uses in the church of S. Augustine near S. Paul's Gate.
Dated London, 27 May, A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (264).
1361.
Monday the Feast of S. Lucia, Viq'gin [13 Dec.].
Michuel, unworthy minister of the Church in London.--To be
buried at the entrance of S. Paul's Church. Directions for funeral
obsequies; bequests for marriage portions for poor girls, to
poor householders, more especially bondmen (ativis ) of the
Bishop of London, and others. The sum of one hundred
pounds to be devoted to the maintenance of poor scholars of
the civil and canon law at Oxford for the space of four years,
and twenty pounds to their master. Bequests to religious houses
at Lesnes, 3 Chesthunte, 4 Wykes, a Stratford, 6 Berdene, 7 and
Thele. s To the Chamber of London ten pounds, and a similar sum
for repair of roads in Essex. To Michael Fre he leaves his books
on the civil law and his own magnum opus, called a concordance
of law and canons; also an entire suit of armour, a missal without
music, a small Bible, three silver dishes, salts, a Byler called
"Katherine," an amice, cope, &c. To Thomas, brother of the said
Michael, to each of his servants, to Richard de Ambraslee, John
de Cauntebrigg, fishmonger, and others, he leaves sums of money
and household goods ; and to his successor his best mitre and ponti-
fical ring. He further leaves the sum of two thousand pounds for
the foundation of a house according to the ritual of the Carthusian
Order in a place commonly called "Neuchirchehawe," where there
is a church of the Annunciation of the B.V. Mary, which place
Iichael de Northburgh, Archdeacon
of Suffolk and Canon of 8. Paul's;
elected Bishop of London 22 April,
1354 ; oh. 9 September, 1361. His will,
with fragment of seal attached, is pre-
served among the archives of S. Paul's
Cathedral, and an abstract of it is
printed in the Appendix to the Ninth
Report of the Hit. MSS. Com., p. 47 b.
2 See note suTa, p. 33.
Co. Kent.
a Co. Herts.
Or 8opwicke, co. Essex.
Stratford Langthorne, co. Essex.
Or Bierdon, co. Essex.
s Stansted le Thele, or St. Iargarets,
co. Hefts.
1361.
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CALENDAR OF WlLLS
and patronage he acquired from Sir Walter de Manny ; and he
leaves to the said house when complete divers basins for use
at the high altar, a silver vessel enamelled for containing the
Host, his best silver stoup (meliorem stopam) for the holy
water, with sprinkler, silver bell, &c., as well as all his rents
and tenements in London. Also he leaves one thousand marks,
to be placed in a chest to stand in the treasury of S. Paul's,
for advancing loans upon security to different persons according
to their degree; thus a poor man of the lower orders might
borrow ten pounds ; the dean and greater canons, twenty pounds ;
the bishop, forty or forty-five pounds; and other nobles or
burgesses of the City, twenty pounds. Dated X. Kal. June
[23 May], A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (272).
Beaumes (GERARD DE), tailor.--To Alice his wife for life a
tenement in S. Andrew Huberdlane, parish of S. Dionisius de
Grascherch ; remainder to John Lucie, "taillour," his servant, so
that the said John, his heirs and assigns, pray for his soul and the
souls of John his father, Beatrix his mother, Ella his late wife,
and others. Dated London 20 February, 35 Edward III. [A.D.
1360-1], A.D. 1341 (sic). Roll 89 (273).
llewemun (WILLIAM).--To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Giles without Crepelgate. His tenement called "le leden-
porch "in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid to be sold to pay his
debts. To Cecilia his wife his dwelling-house in the same parish
for life; remainder to William his son. Dated London, Wednesday
viz., 17 November, A.D. 1361. Roll 89 (275).
lous (ALr).--To be buried in the chancel of the church of
S. Andrew upon Cornhull. To Alice his wife for life all his lands,
tenements, and rents in the parish of S. Andrew aforesaid ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated London,
30 June, A.D. 1361.
i When the Black Death was raging
in 1349 he purchased a parcel of land
lying in a place called "Spittle Cross,"
from its belonging to S. ]artholomew's
Hospital, afterwaxds called" lew Church
tIaw," and caused the same to be con-
secrated for a burial-ground. In 1371
he also caused a house of Carthusian
Roll 89 (276).
monks to be built there, and to be called
the "Salutation" (Stow's ' Survey,'
Thoms's ed., p. 161). The church here
mentioned is referred to as the chapel
of Neucherchehaw in West Smythfeld
in the will of Richard atte iloure, sul'a ,
p. 26.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Grooz (ALIANORA, late wife of OLIVER LE).--To be buried in
the church of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche before the altar
of S. Nicholas. To Sir Thomas de Cokefeld she leaves certain
houses in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid. Dated London,
Friday next after the Feast of H. Trinity [23 May], A.D. 1361.
Roll 9o (9).
Cortenhale (RICHARD DE), the King's Sergeant-at-Arms.--To
be buried in the church of the Friars Hermit of the Augustinian
Order. Certain tenements in the parish of S. Botolph without
Bisshoppesgate to be sold for pious uses for the good of his soul,
the souls of Alice de Poynton and others. To Margaret his wife,
by way of dower and in satisfaction of all claims, as well as for the
maintenance of Johanna his daughter, he leaves tenements in the
parish of S. Bartholomew (Botolph ?) aforesaid and elsewhere ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Also to his aforesaid
daughter one hundred marks for her marriage. Dated London,
the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], A.D. 1361.
Roll 90 (10).
Montkoy (HENRY), fishmonger.--To Isabella his wife his brew-
house, &c., at Quenehethe, parish of S. Michael, to hold for life
by way of dower; remainder to the maintenance of a chantry in
the church of S. James de Garlekhethe. Also to his said wife
houses and shops in the parishes of S. James aforesaid and
S. Michael de Paternostercherch so long as she remain un-
married; remainder to Roger his son in tail ; remainder in trust
for sale for pious and charitable uses. Also to his said son he
leaves his house in S. Martin Orgar Lane, parish of S. Laurence
in Candelwykstret, and the moiety of a shop in Briggestret,
parish of S. Magnus, in tail; remainders over to John his son and
to pious uses. To Katherine his daughter shops in the parish
of S. James aforesaid. Dated at his dwelling-house at Garlek-
hethe, Wednesday next after Feast of S. Michael [29 Sept.],
A.D. 1342. Roll 90 (11).
Monday befo.e the Feast of S. Peter in Cathed.5 [22 Feb.].
Bristoll (CECILL, relict of Jo" DE, late butcher).--To be buried
The church of the Austin Friars. I buried there rivalling those buried in
Stow gives a list of remarkable persons I the church of the Grey Friars.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
71
churchyard of S. Michael en le C.o-lcedlane. To Johanna his wife
and to his children [not named] he leaves a portion of a tenement
in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid for their lives ; remainder to
pious uses. John Lynne his brother appointed one of his exe-
cutors. Dated Friday next after the Feast of Nativity of S. John
Baptist 1-24 JuneJ, A.D. 1361. Roll 90 (84).
1362.
Roumale (JoN).To be buried in the church of S. Athelburga
within Bisshoppesgate. To Johanna his wife he leaves all his
goods not otherwise disposed of, and a tenement in the Ward of
Bisshoppesgate for life ; remainder to pious uses in the aforesaid
church. Dated Wednesday next after the Feast of S. Agatha,
Virgin and Martyr [5 Feb.], A.D. 1360. Roll 90 (85).
Monday qext befo'e the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
ttarpesfeld (Jom DE), corder.--To be buried in the church or
churchyard of S. Margaret, Westminster. All his lands and tene-
ments within the Ward of Dounegate to be sold ; and one half of
the proceeds to be devoted to payment of debts, and the other
half to go to Cristina his wife. Dated Westminster, Monday the
Feast of S. Ambrose, Bishop [4 April], A.D. 1361.
Roll 90 (90).
Monday qext after F. of Translatan orS. Edward, King [13 Oct.].
rnton (JoN D.), vintner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Martin in the Vintry. To Isabella his wife all his lands, tene-
ments, &c., for life, and the custody of John his son during
minority; remainder to his said son in tail; remainder to pious
uses. To Henry de Boresworth, vintner, ten pounds. Dated
London, Sunday next after the Feast of S. Bartholomew, Apostle
1-24 Aug.], 30 Edward III. [.D. 1356]. Roll 90 (98).
Deynes (EDMUND), ironmonger.--To be buried in the church of
S. Thomas de Acon. To Johanna his wife a shop in the parish of
the church of Colchirch (sic) for life ; remainder to Thomas his
son in tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Also to his said
son forty pounds. Dated London Friday next after the Feast of
S. Andrew, Apostle 1-30 Nov.], .t 1361. Roll 90 (108)
1362,
1362-3.
74 CALENDAR OF WILLS
life his tenement in the parish of S. Margaret Patyns ; remainder
to David his son and Christiana his daughter in successive tail
remainder to Thomas his brother for life, and after the decease
of the said Thomas the same to he sold for pious and charitable
uses. No date. Roll 90 (163).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Katherine, Vi'gin
Atte Vyne (1)ETER).--To Henry his son in tail his brewery in
the parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower, charged with certain
payments to the work of London Bridge, the Abbey of West-
minster, and the Prior and Convent of S. Mary de Suthwerk ;
remainder over to William his younger son and to Alice his
daughter in successive tail ; remainder to his right heirs. To
William his elder son, moneyer, he leaves property adjoining the
aforesaid brewery in tail ; remainder to his other sons and daugho
ter in successive tail. Also to the aforesaid William his younger
son he leaves shops in the lane called "Mengeonlane ''j in the
aforesaid parish of S. Dunstan in tail, with similar remainders.
Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of S. Dunstan
[21 Oct.], A.D. 1348. Roll 90 (170).
Monday next after" the Feast of Conception of V. Ma'y [8 Dec.].
Smelt (RICHARD), fishmonger.--Provision made for mainte-
nance of chantries in the church of S. Mary Mountenhaut out of
rents of tenements in the parishes of S. Dunstan towards the Tower
and S. George near Estchepe. To the Chamber of the Guildhall
London, he leaves an annual rent of twenty shillings, so that the
Mayor, Aldermen, and Chamberlain for the time being attend and
see to the due maintenance of the same. To Richard and Thomas
his sons, Elizabeth his daughter, and to the infant with which
Margery his wife is enceinte, he leaves divers sums of money.
His executors appointed guardians of John, son of John de Glou-
cestre, committed to his charge by will of the said John the
father. Dated London, 10 May, A.D. 1359. Roll 90 (176).
Monday next after" the Feast of S. Hla.y [13 Jan.].
lounge or lunge (1NcIOLS), vintner.--To Laurence de Gleis-
Iincing Lane. I " Part 1. p. 687. Omitted in abstract.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS
charged with the annual payment of four pounds of silver to
Johanna his daughter, a nun at Berkyng i remainder to Johanna
Gisors, daughter of John Gisors, subject to the same charge, in
tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses for the good of his
soul, the souls of Johanna his wife, Alice his former wife, Adam
Sarum, John Hamound, Thomas his son and Agnes his daughter,
Symon de Farnham, and others. Also to Johanna his wife tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Michael Paternosterchirche and
S. John de Wallebrok for life, with similar remainders. Certain
tenements which the testator acquired from John Dolsely, son of
Robert Dolsely, and which formerly belonged to Thomas Dolsely,
in the parish of S. Stephen de Walebrok, are to be sold, and one
moiety of the proceeds he leaves to the aforesaid John Dolsely ;
the other moiety is to remain in the hands of his executors, to be
afterwards delivered to the same John Dolsely if his executors
deem it desirable. Dated at the manor of Horleston, 16 October,
A.D. 1362. Roll 91 (1).
Crucheffeld (HENRY DE).--To Johanna his daughter his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Augustine near S. Paul's in tail; re-
mainder to pious uses. No date.
Whereupon came Walter le tIoo, skinner, and Alice, wife of the
same, and put their claim upon the above testament as to the tene-
ment therein devised, as being the right of the said Alice.
Roll 91 (6).
Courtray (John), fishmonger.--To Richard his son a tenement
in Rethergatelane in tail ; remainders over to John his elder son,
Leticia, Johanna, and Alice his daughters, and to John his younger
son, in successive tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
To Emma his wife a tenement also in Rethergatelane for life ;
remainders over to his children in successive tail. Dated London,
8 July, A.D. 1361. Roll 91 (14).
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedr [22 Feb.].
lyge (PETER), fishmonger.--To be buried near the tomb of
William Haunsard in the chapel of S. Thomas the Martyr in the
church of S. Dunstan towards the Tower. To the Preaching
Hurlestone, co. Chester (?).
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Friars of Derteford certain annual quitrents in the parish of
S. Martin Orgar. Elena his wife appointed one of his executors.
Dated London, 11 October, A.D. 1361. Roll 91 (17).
1362-3.
Monday the Marrow of the Feast of H. Trinity [28 May].
ttakeneye (RIchARD, son of RIChaRD DF).--To be buried in
the church of S. Mary atte Hulle before the great rood. In aid
of a chantry in the same church for his father's soul he leaves a
shop in the parish of S. Leonard in Estchep. To William Olneye
the tenement wherein he dwells. Agnes his wife appointed one
of his executors. Dated London, Thursday the Vigil of the
Nativity of S. John Baptist [24 JuneJ, a.e. 1362. Roll 91 (78).
A.D.
1363.
Evatte (JOYCE), clerk.---To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Andrew de Cornhull near the tomb of Johanna his wife. To
Agnes his daughter he leaves six marks for her marriage, which
together with certain shops and the wardship of his said daughter
he wills to remain in the hands of John Hook, to trade withal,
until she marry. Also to his said daughter divers brass pots,
pans, pieces of tapestry, &c. To /icholaa his wife he leaves a
certain messuage for life by way of dower ; remainder to the heirs
of her body. In the event of her dying without such heirs, he
wills that the said messuage and the shops before mentioned
remain in the hands of three trusty citizens, parishioners of
S. Andrew aforesaid, who shall put a rent upon them according to
the custom of the City, which shall be devoted to the main-
tenance of a perpetual chantry in the said parish church, or else
to the maintenance of its fabric and lights therein. Bequest
to the maintenance of the fabric of the church of S. Mary
"attenax. ''L /o date. Roll 91 (79).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Botolph [17 Juqe].
Doket (rILLIAM), vintner.--To be buried in the choir of the
church of S. Leonard in Estchepe near the tomb of Sir John de
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary,
S. Ursula, and the 11,000 Virgins,
commonly called S. Mary at the Axe
from the sign of an axe over against the
end thereof ; also known as S. lIary
Pelliper from u parcel of land in its
vicinity belonging to the Skinners'
Company. Now united to the church
of S. Andrew Undershaft (Newcourt's
' Repertorium,' i. 266).
D.
1363.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Licchefeld. Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof.
To Cristiana his wife all his goods and tenements, after payment
of debts and fulfilment of testament, in trust for pious uses, so
long as she remain unmarried ; but upon her taking a husband
the same are to be divided into two parts, one of which is to go
to his said wife, and the other to be divided among John, William,
and Robert his sons by Cristiana his wife. Pecuniary bequests
to William, Nicholas, John, and Henry his sons, Auncilla his sister,
Agnes, daughter of John his father (sic), John Littel, citizen and
Alderman, 1 and others. Dated London, 6 May, A.D. 1361.
Roll 91 (94).
Monday qwzct be fare the Feast of S. Maq'garet, Viq'gin [20 July].
Forner CrILLIAM), butcher.--To be buried in the church of
S. Botolph without Algate. To Isabella his wife he leaves a
tenement with shops and gardens
aforesaid for life ; remainder in
dred shillings of the proceeds to
residue to be devoted to pious uses.
in the parish of S. Botolph
trust for sale, and one hun-
go to his children and the
To Thomas, John, Margery,
and Isabella his children he leaves the sum of forty pounds, to
be divided among them in equal portions. To his infant en
vent'e sa mre ten pounds. Dated A.D. 1360.
Roll 91 (99).
Kestevene (WILLIAM DE), Rector of the church of S. Mary de
Northmymmes in the diocese of Lincoln.--To be buried in the
chancel of the said church. His tenement, in the parish of
S. Olave in Moggewellestret to be sold for pious uses. Dated
lorthmymmes, 8 September, A.D. 1361. Roll 91 (100).
Porter (TOMAS).--To be buffed in the churchyard of S. Stephen
de Colemanstret. The tenement within which he lies sick, to-
gether with the reversion of the dower of Matilda Fraunceys, to
be sold for the maintenance of a chantry for one year in the said
church of S. Stephen. Dated London, Sunday, 4 June, A.D. 1363.
Roll 91 (101).
Succeeded Adam Fraunceys as Letter-Book G, fol. 40 b). A John Little
Alderman of Queenhithe Ward in 1355-6 was also Sheriff 1353-4.
upon the translation of the latter to * Co. Herts.
the Ward of Lime Street (City Records, a "Potter" in margin.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON,
79
Monday qex after" F. of Tq'aqs. of S. Edwaqd, K. and C. [13 Oct.].
I-Iatfeld (JOHN DE), senior, chandler.--To be buried in the
church of S. Benedict de Grascherche near Isabella and Emma
his late wives. To John his son called "Montagu," John de 1)ount -
freit, junior, and others, parishioners of the church aforesaid, he
leaves a certain tenement and rents in Grascherche Street in trust
for the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Benedict afore-
said for the good of his soul, the souls of Isabella and Emma his
late wives, John de Stebenhethe, and others ; and in default the
same is to remain to the Mayor and Commonalty of London for the
time being for the maintenance of London Bridge and of a chantry
in the chapel of S. Thomas the Martyr thereon. Also to the
aforesaid John his son he leaves lands and tenements in the parish
of S. Margaret Patyns in tail ; remainders to Dionisia his daugh-
ter and to Thomas his son in successive tail ; remainder to the
Mayor and Commonalty for uses aforesaid. Also to his said sons
and daughter respectively he leaves other tenements in the parishes
of S. Benedict aforesaid, S. Michael in Hoggenelane, S. John
Zakari, and elsewhere, among them being le Swan otIe hop
and le Castel atte hoop to hold in successive tail, with similar
remainder. To Cecilia his wife an annum rent charge for life ;
remainder over; also the custody of Thomas his son until he
arrive at the age of eighteen years, she finding security for the
same according to the custom of the City. The custody of
Dionisia his daughter he leaves to Robert Kyng, chandler, until
she is sixteen years of age. Dated London, 1 April, A.D. 1363.--
He further wills that a newly constructed well with pipe and
privy belonging to his old tenement should serve as an easement
to his new tenement ; and that a gutter of his new tenement
should, in return, receive the rain water of the old.
Roll 91 (125).
Bacour (RICHARD), "stokfisshmongere."--To be buried in the
church or churchyard of S. Michael near Crokedelane. To
Juliana his wife he leaves all his tenements in the parish and
lane of S. Martin Orgar for life ; also all his jewels, silver cups,
mazers and household chattels, as well as the remaining term of
service of his several apprentices, to hold the same by way of
dower. Divers other tenements in the parish and lane aforesaid,
1363.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
81
Lucas a tenement in Tower Street in the parish of All Hallows
aforesaid. Dated London, 17 June A.D. 1363.
Roll 91 (149).
I-Iatfeld (Jom D), senior, chandler.--To be buried in the
church of S. Benedict de Grascherche near the bodies of Isabella
and Emma his late wives. To John his son called "Montagu,"
Bartholomew and Thomas his sons, and Dionisia his daughter, he
leaves divers household chattels, including a cup called "Biker"
with silver covercle bearing his arms, a mazer called "Montagu,"
mattresses, testers, bolsters and feather beds, a silver bowl with
covercle gilt within and without and enamelled, with ewer to
match, a mazer with silver stand bearing figures of S. John and
S. Mary on the bottom, silver spoons, &c. Robert Kyng, chandler,
to take charge of the aforesaid Dionisia until she arrives at the
age of sixteen years, he giving sufficient security before the Mayor
and Chamberlain according to the custom of the City of London.
Cecilia his wife appointed guardian of Thomas his son until the
age of eighteen on the same condition. Dated London, 1 April,
A.D. 1363. Roll 91 (156).
1363.
Monday xt after the Feast of S. Martin [11 Jov.].
I-Iuntyngdon (ROBERT), butcher.--To Amicia his wife all his
tenements in Pentecostlane, parish of S. Nicholas [Shambles], a
shop in the Shambles of S. Nicholas in the same parish, and two
shops in the parish of S. Botolph without Alderesgate, for life
remainder to Robert his son in tail; remainder to pious uses.
Dated London, Friday next after the Feast of S. Dionisius
A.D. 1363. Roll 91 (157).
Godm.n (ADAr).--To be buried before the door of the church
of S. Stephen de Colemanstret in the tomb where rests the body of
Alice his late wife. To Alice his wife he leaves his share of shops
in a certain alley for life; remainder to his infant en vent'e sa
m'e in tail ; remainder to the church of S. Stephen aforesaid for
pious and charitable uses. Dated London, 13 August, A.D. 1363.
Roll 91 (159).
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84
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
the parish of S. Olave de Silverstrete in fee ; also a certain tene-
ment in Mugwelstrete in the same parish, in trust for sale for
payment of debts. No date. Roll 92 (157).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30
Burgei- (RICHARD), chandler.--To be buried in the church of
S. Clement near Candelwykstrete near the tomb of Agnes his late
wife. Bequests to Sir Robert, rector of the said church, and to
Sir John the fermer (Fi'navio) of the same, for tithes forgotten or
withheld ; also for maintenance of the fabric of the same, lights
therein, &c. To Johanna his wife his dwelling-house in Candel-
wykstrete, parish of S. Clement, for life ; remainder in trust for
sale for pious and charitable uses. Bequests to religious orders,
hospitals, &c., as well as to Alice his niece (nepoti), Margery
Tybbe, Richard Tybbe, John, son of the said Richard, and Alice
Burgeis. Dated London, Monday next before the Feast of
S. Thomas, Martyr [29 Dec.], A.D. 1361. Roll 92 (185).
Monday next after the Feast of Coqceptioq of V. Maj [8 Dec.].
Imworth (BARTHOLOMEW DE), the King's Sergeant-at-Arms.-
To be buried in the church of the Carmelite Friars 1 of London.
Bequests to their house for a pittance, and to the high altar of the
church of S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe. To Matilda his wife a
tenement in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid for life ; remainder
in trust for sale, and the proceeds to be divided between Robert
and Nicholas his sons. William de Burton to be guardian of his
said sons in the event of his wife's death before they come of age.
Dated London, Tuesday, 15 June, A.D. 1361. Roll 92 (194).
ANNO 39 EDWARD III.
Monday the Morov of Feast of Puvificatio of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
I-Iyngestworth (NICOLS DE), "peutrer." To be buried in his
parish church of S. Martin within Ludgate, where he used to sit
during service. Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof,
Or White Friars, near the Temple. [ lIayor, and the Commonalty of the
Their church was greatly benefited by I City of London.
the munificence of John Lovekyn,
I6.
86
CALENDE OP WILL,
Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].
Bykenore (ROBERT), of the parish of Derteford. --Bequests to
S. Edmund's Chapel at Derteford, the high altar of the church at
Derteford, its chaplains, &c. To Agnes, daughter of Alice his late
wife, he leaves a tenement in the lane of S. Marin Orgar, his grow-
ing crops in the manor of Northcraye, and a pair of swans in the
water of Northcraye (unum par signo,rum qui sunt in stagno de
1Vorthcraye). To Robert de Louthe a pair of swans swimming at
Portebrugge 3 (unum par signo,rum euncium apud Portebrugge) ;
and to Edmund Lambyn and Richard Sone a pair of swans swim-
ming in Stoneham Ree. 4 To William de Kyrkeby he leaves his
big horse called "Bayard " and three quarters of barley (tria
quaqtevia ordei palmal'). To John Boch six quarters of the
same, his new rayed (stragulatam) cloak, and his rayed tunic.
To William Hunte two quarters of the same and a cloak of
bluet s (de Blueto). To John Cook, William Claydon, and others
he also leaves divers measures of the same barley. To Margaret
his late wife's servant he leaves a sum of money, a curtepy
(curtain robam) of morre 7 with hood, and a green tunic with hood.
Dated at Derteford, 8 April, a.D. 1365. Roll 93 (48).
Monday next after the Feast of . Dunstan [19 MayJ.
Wirlyngworth (THOMAS DE), goldsmith.--To be buried in
S. Paul's great churchyard before the high cross. Bequests to the
said church, the church of S. Matthew in Fridaystrete and the
Fraternity of S. Katherine therein ; also to Walter de Chalfhunt ;
John Bulstrode and John Caldecote his apprentices ; William
Leveryngton, goldsmith ; Cristina [his wife ?], daughter of John
Dartford, co. Kent.
Near Dartford.
a A manor near Dartford, given by
Edward III. to the Priory of Dartford.
a Stanham or Stoneham, a hamlet
situate a little more than half a mile
north-west of Dartford. The "Ree"
(t, 'uo, 'io) probably refers to the
little stream called the Cmnford. The
neighbourhood of Dartford was much
given up to swan culture, as witness the
names "Swanley" and "Swanscombe."
King Henry VI. granted to the eldest
son of Sir John Stewart, Knt., and of
Matild his wife, who at the time
resided in their mansion house at
Dartford, permission to make use of
his swan-mark, viz., a little ragged
staff, no one being allowed to use a
swan-mark without licence from the
king and unless possessed of a cer-
tain amount of freehold property (see
Hasted's 'History of Kent,' i. 225).
Properly a bay horse, but also a
horse in general.
s A blue cloth.
Muvvey, a dark ed colour.
COURT OF HUSTIN(/, LONDON.
87
Ippegrave, and to John, Thomas, and William her sons. To the
same Cristina he leaves his (sic) entire chamber, all the utensils of
his house, and his tenement in Westchepe for life ; also the guar-
dianship of her aforesaid sons upon su/[icient security. To John
Chalfhunt he leaves a life interest in his brewery in Fridaystrete,
he paying an annual rent of forty shillings to the church of
S. Matthew aforesaid in aid of a chantry. Dated London,
20 March, A.D. 1364.---Also to the aforesaid church of S. Matthew
he leaves a piece of land situate near the rectory of the same. To
each order of friars in London six shillings for pious uses, &c.
Roll 93 (53).
Abyndon (NICHOLAS DE).--To be buried in the church of the
hermit friars of the Order of S. Augustine, London. Bequests to
each of the four orders of friars in London ; to Sir William the rector
of the church of S. Andrew upon Cornhull, and for the main-
tenance of chantries in the said church ; to various hospitals ; to
lepers at la los and at Hakeneye ; the convents of Stratford and
S. Elena, London. Bequests also of money and chattels to William
the bailiff of the manor of Eselyngham, co. Kent ; to each of his
six servants ; to Mary his daughter, wife of John Bradmedwe, and
to Margery their daughter, and others. To Walter Parker he
leaves twenty pounds, his best girdle, and a knife with a haft
made after a certain fashion (ad odum unius ba'ca), and
silver mounted, so that he be one of his executors. To Johanna
his wife, by way of dower, and before anything else that may be
due to her at his death, he leaves all his stock and crops at the
aforesaid manor of Eselyngham, her entire chamber, and all beds
and household utensils ; also his tenement in Lymstret, London,
for one year after his decease; remainder to Mary his daughter
and Margaret her daughter aforesaid for their lives ; remainder to
pious uses. Should his wife claim or receive any portion of the
above tenement as her free-bench or dower according to the use
and custom of the City of London, she is then to lose the whole
of the goods and chattels bequeathed to her above. Dated London,
10 September, .D. 1361. Roll 93 (56).
1365-
Monday ex before the Feast of S. Barnabas [11 Jue].
Everard (JoH, daughter of WILLIAM, late goldsmith).--To
1365.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
and Agnes his sisters twenty shillings respectively. To Cristiana
daughter of Johanna his first wife, he leaves the sum of ten pounds
which is due to her, to be paid as soon as she find an honest
husband. Also to Rosa his wife he leaves a tenement near Quen-
hethe. Bequests to his executors. Dated Sunday next after the
Feast of S. Bartholomew [24 Aug.], A.D. 1357. Roll 93 (114).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, Archbishop [16 lov.].
Wetherisfeld (Jo), "juweler."---To be buried in the church-
yard of S. Dionisius, London. Bequests to the church of the said
Dionisius and ministers thereof. To the Carmelite Friars of Lon-
don two trentals (s/c), and to the Preaching Friars, Friars Minors,
and Augustinian Friars respectively one trental. To the Fraternity
of S. Mary de Bedlem without Bisshopesgate, of which he was
a brother, six shillings and eightpence. To Matilda his wife his
tenement in the lane of S. Margaret atte Patyn in the parish
of S. Dionisius for life ; remainder to Nicholas his son in tail ;
remainder to pious uses in the said parish church. Dated at his
mansion, 3 February, A.D. 1364. Roll 93 (126).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jan.].
Wulsted (RmD DE).---To be buried at the north gate of
the church of S. Christopher. Bequests to the said church, the
ministers and fraternity therein, the church of S. Botolph without
Byssopesgate and ministers therein, the houses for lepers in the
City of London, the Abbey of H. Trinity near" Towrhille," the an-
choresses of London, &c. To Isabella his niece, Thomas Walsted,
Agnes his niece, William de Southsex, and others he leaves money
and chattels, including a silver Bolle and a standing Nutte. To
Isabella his wife for life his tenement in the parish of S. Botolph
aforesaid ; remainder to pious uses. Further provision made for
chantries for the good of his soul, the souls of Isabella his wife,
John his father, Matilda his mother, and others. To the fabric
of S. Mary de Bedleem he leaves forty shillings, to be paid when
the building is commenced. Among other beneficiaries are
Geoffrey Ayling, William de Saltier his chaplain, Sir Henry
i Meaning a sum of money for pro- I by each order of friars for the good of
curing two trentls of mases to be sid [ his soul
1366.
92
CALENDAR OF WILLS
ANNO 40 EDWARD III.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.].
'luunden (Jon DE), hosier.---To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Mary de Stoken Newenton. Bequests to the high altar
of the said church, the parish chaplain and clerk, the churches of
S. Mary de Haryngeye t and of Iselden, and the high altar of
S. Sepulchre's Church. To Katherine his wife and to Margaret
Naylers his shop in Corwanerstrete in Hosierlane in Westchepe a
for their lives; and to John his servant a house in Hosierlane
in Smithefeld for hfe; remainder to Matilda his daughter for
life ; remainder to pious uses. Also to his said wife all his goods
and chattels, subject to a payment in aid of a chantry in the church
of S. Sepulchre for the good of his soul the souls of John his
father Margery his mother, and others. Dated London, Saturday
next after the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jan.J, A.D. 1365.
Roll 94 (14).
Manday next after the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedr [22 Feb.].
'airher (Jom), fishmonger.---To be buried in the church of
S. Leonard in Estchep near his father and mother. Bequests to
ministers of the said church and of S. Vedast in Westchep for
their prayers ; to the Friars of S. Augustine, London, for their
prayers as well as to the other orders of friars in London ; to the
fraternity in the church of S. Mary de Wolcherche of which he
was a member ; to his servants, apprentices, &c. To Katherine
his wife he leaves the revenue of his tenement in the parish of
S. Bartholomew the Less for life ; remainder to Robert, son of
John Litle. The residue of all his goods, after payment of debts
and fulfilment of testament, he leaves to his aforesaid wife by way
of dower and in satisfaction of all goods and chattels accruing to
her at his decease. Dated London, Monday the Feast of S. Michael,
Archangel [29 Sept.], A.D. 1365. Roll 94 (20).
Monday next after F. of Apostles Philip and James [1 MayJ.
Spaldyng (WILLIAM), the Kil:lg's Sergeant-at-Arms.--To Le
Hornsey, co. Middlesex, where there Church in Westchepe and ran down
is a Haringay Park at the present day. I south "through that part which of
" Islington. later time was called Hosier Lane, now
a Cordwainer Street began at Bow Bow Lane" (Stow).
94
CALENDA OF
1366.
lains in the aforesaid church. Further bequests to William
Gubbe, son of Isabella his wife, Johanna, daughter of William
Hoo, and Stephen his nephew, Vicar of S. Paul's Church. To
the fabric of the church of S. Mary Magdalen in Old Fish Street
six shillings and eightpence. Dated Monday next after the
Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March], A,D. 1365. Roll 94 (81).
Monday nex before the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 June].
Caustone (RICHARD DE), mercer. To be buried in the church
of the Preaching Friars, London, near the tomb of William de
Caustone his brother. To Isabella his wife he leaves all his
vessels of silver, and all utensils belonging to his house. The rest
of his movables to be divided into two parts, whereof one part
is to go to his said wife by way of dower, and the other to
be devoted to the good of his soul, the souls of Leticia
his late wife, Thomas (sic) and Claricia, wife of the same,
Nicholas de Caustone and Agnes, wife of the same, John, son of the
said Nicholas, and Johanna, daughter of the said John, Robert his
son, Agnes his daughter, Johanna Dolsaly his sister, and others.
Bequests to the churches of S. Stephen de Colmannestrete,
S. Paul's, S. Margaret Patyns, S. Michael de Aylesham, S. Mary
de Farundon, and S. Thomas de Acres in Chepe ; to the Preaching
Friars near Ludgate and other religious orders, to various hos-
pitals, to London Bridge, &c. Further bequests to John his son,
Thomas de Worstede and Simon, brother of the same, Johanna de
Worsted their sister, and others. To Isabella his wife he also
leaves the residue of the term of service of his apprentice, and
all his tenements in the parishes of S. Margaret Patyns and
S. Dunstan near the Tower for life ; remainder in trust for
sale for pious uses. Dated London, Thursday, 13 March, A.D.
1364. Roll 94 (86).
Monday the Feast of S. Mavgavet, Vivgin [20 July].
Horwode (Jo DE), senior.---To John his son he leaves his
dwelling-house in the parish of S. Martin de Ismongerslane, to
enter upon the same one month after his decease, together with
certain rents and shops in tail male, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry ; remainder in trust for sale for the benefit of poor
1366.
98
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Sopereslane; and to Alan, son of William Everard, land in Marche-
ford. Bequest of twenty shillings in aid of the money chest
instituted by Master Michael, late Bishop of London. Provision
made for chantries in the aforesaid churches of S. Mary Magdalen
and S. Peter de Walpole. Bequest for the repair of London
Bridge, the bridge at Catewade, e and others, and also repair
of roads. Dated London, Saturday next after the Feast of
S. Dionisius [9 Oct.], A.D. 1366. Roll 94 (150).
Copyn (To.As), butcher.--To be buried in the church of
S. Botolph without Algate. Bequests to the said church, Sir
Ralph the rector, and other ministers thereof; to each order of
friars in London for a trental of masses ; to the inmates of
various hospitals and of Neugate prison. Provision made for
eight chaplains in the church of S. Botolph aforesaid, and for a
pilgrim to travel on his behalf to the various shrines of S. Mary
de Talsyngham, S. Edmund, S. Mary de Stokes, S. Mary de
Manlond, and S. Thomas the Martyr at Canterbury, and there to
make offerings. ToAlice his wife,byway of dower, he leaves for life
a tenement with shops in the aforesaid parish of S. Botolph ; re-
mainder to Thomas his son and to the infant with which his said
wife is enceinte, and to the heirs of their respective bodies ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated London, 28 May,
A.D. 1361. Roll 94 (152).
Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23 Nov.].
Atte Sloo (THoMAs).--To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Brigid in Fletestrete. Bequests to the said church, its
ministers, and the light of Blessed Mary therein. To Matilda
his wife he leaves his tenement in Fletestrete, parish of S. Brigid
aforesaid, for life ; remainder in trust for sale for maintenance of
a chantry in the said church of S. Brigid. Dated London,
Tuesday next after the Feast of Pentecost [16 May], A.D. 1361.
Roll 94 (168).
Northburgh or Northbrooke, whose [ a Catford Bridge (?).
will is enrolled q,fa, Roll 89 (2i2).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
105
to go to the Holy Land on the occasion of a general pilgrimage
(commue passagim) of kings, dukes, earls, barons, and
others; in the mean time the said sum of money is to be
entrusted to William de Lobenham to trade withal. To
John his son and to the aforesaid William de Lobenham
he leaves all his tenements and rents in the rill of Northaml)-
ton, with certain exceptions and excepting a meadow called
"Flowendholm," which he leaves to Matilda, daughter of William
de Langetoft. A tenement in Syvendenlane, London, is to be sold
for pious uses. Dated at Brykelesworth, Tuesday the Vigil of
S. Matthew, Apostle [21 Sept.], 30 Edward III. [A.D. 1356].
Roll 95 (158).
Mop,day the Feast of S. ;$cholas, Bgshop [6 Dec.].
Bristowe CVILLIAM DE), cordwainer.--To be buried in the
great churchyard of S. Paul's near the highway. Leaves twenty
shillings for purchase of a pall for his funeral, which is afterwards
to be given to the poor for clothing. To Matilda his wife all his
lands and tenements in the City of London for life; after her
decease his tenements in Athelane in the parish of S. Mary de
Aldermanbury to remain to William his son, and other tene-
ments upon Aldermanbury and in Westchepe near Tannersseld
in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, and without Newgate in the
parish of S. Sepulchre, to remain to Simon his son for life for
pious uses ; remainder to the aforesaid William charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Mary de Aldernmn-
bm'y. His wife to keep Simon his son in victuals ; and if the
said Simon no longer wishes to remain at her table, she is to
make him a reasonable allowance for the same. To William his
son he leaves all his armour, and to Simon his son all his books.
Dated London, Friday the morrow of S. Martin in Yeme
[11 Nov.], .I). 1367. Roll 95 (9).
1367.
ANNO 42 EDWARD III.
Mo.nday next fter F. of A,uciatio.n of V. Ma'y [25 M('ct,].
Stute ('ILLIAM), fishmonger.--To be buried in the church of
' Addle Street.
168.
1568.
110
CALENDAR OF WILLS
Monday neot before the Feast of S. Lug, Evagelist [18 Oct.].
Deynes (JOHN), ironmonger.--To be buried in the church of
S. Olave, Jewry, near the tomb of Margaret his late wife. Be-
quests to the said church and ministers therein, and the new and
old fabric of S. Paul's. Provision made for chantries in the afore-
said church of S. Olave. To Walter Freman, goldsmith, he leaves
forty shillings. To Henry his son one hundred marks of silver.
To Alice his wife a moiety of his goods and chattels, and
his entire household store ; also his mansion in the parish of
S. Olave aforesaid for life. Dated London, 29 July, A.D. 1368.
Roll 96 (120).
Sutton (WILLIAM DE), ' chesemonger."--To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Peter upon Cornhill. Bequests to the ministers
of the said church, to the works of London Bridge and S. Paul's,
the five orders [of friars] residing in London, the Rector of
"Papay," the Fraternity of S. Mary atte Nax, &c. His place
within Bischopsgate in the parish of Papay to be sold for pay-
ment of debts and maintenance of a chantry. The residue of his
goods he leaves to Johanna his wife. Dated London, Tuesday
next after the Feast of S. John Baptist [24 JuneJ, A.D. 1368.--Here
follows a list of his "debts" (or what is owing to him).
Roll 96 (121).
Stonelee (JOHN DE), cordwainer.--To be buried in the church
of S. Michael de Paternosterchirch. Bequests for repainting the
picture of the small crucifix and image of the Blessed Mary
stauding in the wall of the said church, and to the high altar and
ministers of the same church. To Elena his wife, by way of
dower and for her share of his goods, he leaves twenty marks
of silver; also a tenement in le Forstrete, parish of S. Giles with-
out Crepulgate, for life; remainder to Johanna his daughter in
tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. His wife appointed
guardian of his said daughter, she giving security at the Chamber
of the Guildhall according to the custom. His estate in a tene-
ment in Redecruchestrete in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid to
be sold to fulfil his testament. To Walter his apprentice he
leaves all his chests, aumbries, forms, and all other uten-
sils in his shop, and releases the said apprentice from the
S. Augustine near London Wall {Newcourt, ' Rcpertorium,' i. 258}.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
111
remainder of his term of service. To Sir Thomas de Beere,
rector of the church of S. Michael aforesaid, and to William Boy-
vile, respectively, he leaves a girdle with long silver-mounted
knife 1 hanging thereto, so that they undertake to act as executors.
Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast of Translation of
S. Thomas the Martyr [7 JulyJ, A.D. 1362. Roll 96 (135).
1368.
Morlee (THOMAS).--To be buried in the chapel of S. Mary in
the church of S. Benedict near Pauleswharf. Bequests to the
said church. His tenement in the parish of S. Benedict afore-
said he leaves in aid of the chantry of Henry atte Swanne in
the said church, for the good of the testator's soul, the souls
of Edith his wife and others. To Isabella atte Fryth his servant
he leaves all his shops in the parish of S. Alban in Wodestrete;
and to Richard Morlee his kinsman lands and tenements in the
parishes of S. Margaret and S. George in Suthwerk. Dated
London, 11 August, A.D. 1368.
All the writings and testaments contained in this roll (in
isto Rotulo) were acknowledged before the Mayor and Aldermen in
the Chamber of the Guildhall on 5ionday next after the Feast of
Assumption of V. Mary [15 Aug.], and afterwards enrolled at the
tIusting aforesaid, &c. Afterwards, on Vecbesday next after the
Feast of S. Michael, Archangel [29 Sept.], anno 43 Edward III.
[. 1369], there came John Duke de 5iorle,-kinsman and heir of
Thomas de 5iorle, late citizen of London, viz., son of Robert, brother
of Thomas, before the Mayor and Aldermen in the Chamber of the
Guildhall, and thereupon put his claim.
Roll 96 (136).
Courteys (JOHN), fishmonger.--To be buried in the chancel of
the church of S. Michael Queenhithe, where Margaret his late
wife lies buried. Bequest to the rector of the said church for
tithes and oblations forgotten. To Alice Bugge he leaves a certain
shop which he had formerly acquired from Sir John Wodhall, late
rector of the church of S. Michael aforesaid, and Sir William
Curlyng, Canon of S. Paul's. To John his son he leaves his
dwelling-house for life ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses
for the good of his soul, the souls of Margaret his late wife and
others. Nicholas Uske and Agnes his wife to enjoy a life interest
in a certain mansion in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid and
Commonly known as a "baselard."
1368.
112
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
a shop at le Saltwlarf; remainder in trust for sale for payment
of debts. The guardianship of John, son of Richard Courteys,
he entrusts to one of his executors. The residue of his goods he
leaves to Katherine his wife and John his son in equal portions.
Dated London, 8 August, A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (145).
Deynes (HENRY, son of JOHN, ironmonger), mercer.--To be
bm'ied in the church of S. Olave in 01d Jewry. All his rents and
tenements in the City of London which he got by inheritance,
and also the reversion of all tenements held by Alice Deyns
his stepmother for life, to be sold, and the proceeds disposed of
as thereinafter written. Bequests of sums of money to divers
religious orders, and the hospital called " Elsynges spitel "; to six
priests of Oxford for prosecuting their studies (studio vacatu'is),
the work of S. Paul's, the new work of the belfry of S. Margaret's
at Lothebury, and the maintenance of the clock (ad custodiam
ho'ologii) of S. Pancras ; to Walter Freman, goldsmith, Walter
Freman de Merstone, Beatrix his aunt, Henry Frowyk, and others.
Dated London, 1 September, A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (146).
Burton (WILLIAM DE), goldsmith.--To be buried in the chapel
of S. Mary in the church of S. John Zakary. B equest to the
said church of a missal and portifory to be used in praying for his
soul, but so that Alice his wife have an easement of the me so
long as she reside in the parish. Bequests also to the high altar
of the said church and to the almonry of S. Dunstan of the Gold-
smithery of London. To Alice his wife he leaves all his stock,
alive and dead, in his manor of Warbelton, 1 his chamber and all
vessels belonging to his kitchen, a cup of silver called " Byker,"
and twelve silver spoons. To Robert Stolyon of Warbelton an ox
or thirteen shillings and fourpence at the election of his wife.
To Isabella, wife of William Essex, a silver cup with covercle.
A certain book which he had of John Hiltoft to be sold, and the
money devoted to the health of his soul. Bequests to the Prior
of Tanrigge ;- to Friar John Soubourne of the Augustinian Order;
Sir Henry de Spondon, rector of the church of S. John Zakary;
Co. Sussex (?). I was a priory of Canons Regular of tlm
: Tmri,.tge, co. Surrey. where there I Order of . Augu.-tiuc.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
115
daughter, wife of Thomas de Mountey, Johanna his daughter, a
nun at Berkyngg, Thomas, son of Thomas Worstede, Simon de
Worstede, junior, Thomas de Wodeford, Isabella de Worstede,
junior, Friar Peter Dolsaly of the Preaching Friars, and others.
To the hall of Balliol, Oxford, he leaves twenty shillings, and a
similar sum to be distributed among the rectors of London
churches for pittances. To the aforesaid John his son he leaves
his portifory, missal, Bible, and Legends of Saints for life;
remainder to the church of S. Laurence aforesaid; also the
reversion of tenements in the said parish of S. Laurence in tail,
after the decease of his wife. To his aforesaid wife he gives a life
interest in certain houses formerly belonging to William de
Causton, late mercer in the parish of S. Michael de Hoggen,e-
lane in Wodestrete; remainder to his said son. Dated London
10 August, A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (154).
Watford (ROBERT DE), carpenter.--To be buried in the church-
yard of the Priory of S. Bartholomew de Smethefeld called
" le Pardonchirchehawe. '' Bequests to the said priory of rents
in the parishes of S. Mildred in the Poultry, S. Michael de
Hoggenlane, and S. Nicholas Shambles, and lands and tenements
in Medelane in the parish of S. James de Garlekhithe. A taper
of ten pounds to be given yearly after the decease of Agnes his wife
to S. Paul's Church, to stand before the crucifix in the new work,
there to burn on Sundays and festivals, and every Friday
during the mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The sacristan of
S. Bartholomew's to cause the said taper to be so brought, and
to have the remains of the same left unconsumed. Should the
said crucifix be removed, the taper is to be transferred to the
conventual church of the priory. The residue of his goods he
leaves to Agnes his wife. Henry de " Lathebury" mentioned.
x The churchyard near the Charter-
house enclosed and dedicated, at the
expense of Ralph Stratford, Bishop of
London, and also of Sir Walter Manny,
for the burial of those who fell victims
to the Black Death in the years 13t8
and 1349. There were at least two
other churchyards of this name within
the City, viz.: (1) The great church-
yard of S. Paul's, situate to the north-
west of the cathedral, famous, among
other things, for its cloister embellished
with a painting of the Dance of Death,
commonly known as the Dance Macabre
and as the Dance of Pants; (2) The
churchyard of S. Dunstan's in the
East, which we shall find later on to
have been sometimes called by this
ngtmeo
I2
A.
1368.
D.
1368.
116 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Dated London, Wednesday next after the Feast of S. Dunstan
[19 May], A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (155).
Amesbery (rILLIAM DE), merchant.---To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Martin Orgar. Bequests to the church of
S. Martin and ministers thereof. To Idonya his wife he leaves
certain tenements in the parish aforesaid (sic), so that she main-
rain three chantry priests for the good of the souls of Thomas
atte Wyche, late "stokfysshemongere," and of Leticia, wife of the
same, for the space of one year next after his decease, in the
aforesaid church. To Hugh his nephew the sum of twenty shil-
lings, a feather bed, two sheets, a chalon, and a whytel. The
residue of his goods he leaves to his wife to dispose of for the
good of his soul, also a sum of money due on a bond from Philip
Aylwyne de Colecestre. Dated London, Wednesday the Vigil of
S. Laurence [10 Aug.], A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (169).
Monday next befo'e the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.].
Syward (WILLIAM), "peautrer."--Bequests to the church of
S. John Evangelist in Frydaystrete, of which he was a parishioner,
and to the 1)arish church of Waltham Holy Cross. To Alice his
wife he leaves his tenement in the parish of S. Margaret upon
(su.per) Lothebury for life ; remainder to his children, and in
default of heirs of their bodies to pious uses. Dated London,
Monday, 10 April, A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (172).
Champney- (Jon).--To be buried in the church of S. Elena
within Bisshopesgate. Bequests to the said church and the parish
church of S. Michael upon Cornhulle and ministers thereof. For-
gives John Sibyli de Chikene.ve, co. Essex, a moiety of a debt of
ten pounds, provided that the said John pay the other moiety to
Katherine his wife within one year after his decease. Also to
his said wife and to Richard his son he leaves a shop in Brygge-
strete, parish of S. Magnus near London Bridge, for their several
lives ; remainder to pious uses. Gilbert his brother appointed
one of his executors. Dated London, Friday the morrow of
S. Laurence [10 Aug.], .D. 1368. Roll 96 (lSl).
.D.
120 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
for life, pursuant to the will of William his father and to Johanna
his sister the value of ten marks, but so that William Stanes have
them not. To John Yve, chaplain, his gold vestment, a chalice [and]
varj)o'ale to the value of ten marks, on condition that he under-
takes administration of his will ; and to William de Lubenham
his best silver girdle, and personal clothing such as the said
William may choose, upon the same condition. Bequests also of
money or household goods to Roger Daventre, Richard, John, and
William, the testator's sons, and Leticia his daughter [a nun] at
Stratford, to which convent he leaves two tenements in Ivelane,
London. Other tenements in Syvethenlane, Fynkeslane, and in
the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less to be sold for pious uses.
Also to Leticia his wife and to Richard his son he leaves tene-
ments in Bassinggeshawe, the Poultry, at Billynggesgate, in
Soperlane, Watlyngstret, Chepe, and elsewhere. Also to his said
wife he leaves the Rectory of Claveryngg and Langeleye, 1 and his
entire term to come in the Abbey of Westminster (forum terminum
meum vequrum n Abbah' Wesm'), so long as she remain
unmarried ; upon remarriage the aforesaid rectory is to remain
to the Prior and Convent of Pryterwell, co. Essex. Also to
Richard his son the reversion of tenements in Briggestrete.
Dated London, Wednesday, 13 September, A.D. 1368.
Roll 96 (210).
Heynes (JoHl).--To be buried in S. Mary's Chapel in the
church of S. Andrew de Holburne. His dwelling-house he leaves
to Alice his servant, daughter of William Hankyn, and to John
her son and the heirs of the body of the said John ; remainder in
trust for sale for pious uses in the aforesaid church. His tenement
called "le Peye super le hoop" to be likewise sold for the main-
tenance of a chantry in the aforesaid chapel. His movable goods
to be divided into two parts, whereof one part he leaves to his son
and wife, and the other to pay his debts and the sum of thirteen
shillings and fourpence to each of the fraternities of Corpus
Ch'st and of S. John, to which he belonged. Dated Holburn,
12 July, A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (211).
Benynton (SIMON DE), draper.--To be buried in S. John's
t Situate near each other on the] 2 Prittlewell. where there was a
border of Essex and Hefts. ] priory of Cluniac monks.
D.
1368.
1-2 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
said son in tail. Dated London, near lethe% 1 at his own house,
12 August, A.D. 1368. Roll 96 (215).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Hila'y [13 Jan.].
In the Hale (TOMAS), "curreour."--To be buried in the church
of S. Giles without Crepulgate near the tomb of Margery his late
wife. His dwelling-house and others in Whytecrouchestret in the
parish of S. Giles aforesaid to be sold to pay his debts and to
maintain a chantry in the aforesaid church, the residue of the
proceeds being divided between Cecilia his wife and his children.
Also to his said wife he leaves his term to come in certain houses,
shops, &c. ; and to John and Thomas, senior, his sons, his term in
other houses, shops, &c., held under the Prior and Convent of
Chrycherche, London. The residue of his goods and chattels he
leaves to his wife for the maintenance of his children. Dated
London, Sunday, 30 July, A.D. 1368.
Whereupon cme the aforesaid Cecilia and put her claim, &c.
Roll 96 (236).
Vivyen (PETER), corder.--To be buried in S. Paul's churchyard.
Bequests to the old and new work of the said church. To William
Spenser, fishmonger, shops in the parish of S. Michael upon Corn-
hull for the sum of fifty pounds sterling, forty pounds of which
he leaves to be divided equally among John, William, and Isabella
his children. Separate guardians appointed for each of his said
children, they giving security at the Guildhall according to the
custom. To Sir William, the rector of the church of S. Mary
Magdalen in Milkstret, twenty shillings. Bequest of ten marks
for providing a chantry priest in the church of All Hallows at the
Hay. Dated London, Sunday next after the Feast of S. Martin
in Yeme [11 Nov.], A.D. 1367. Roll 96 (237).
Monday ext after Feast of SS. Fabian and Sebastian [0 Jan.].
I-Iathefeld (WILLIAM DE), chandler.- To Emma his wife for
life a certain tenement in lane called "Bordhwelane" in the parish
The Erber or Arber, fmous old Duke of Clarence; brother of Edwaxd IV.,
house situate on the est side of Dowgate nd Sir Francis Drake (Stow's ' Survey,'
near the church of S. hIry Bothw. Thoms's ed., la76, p. 87).
At different times it was inhbited by H. Trinity, Christchurch, within
Richard Nevill, Earl of Warwick, George, Aldgate.
1368-9.
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
tfallows the Great, viz., in the Ropery, he leaves to Geoffrey
Sterling, Robert de Preston, and John Holt de Ipswich in fee.
The oticial seal of the bailiffs of the vill of Ipswich appended,
his own being but little known. Dated at Ipswich, Sunday next
aider the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.], 42 Edward III.
[A.D. 36S]. 05).
Monday ext befo'e F. of SS. PeTetua and Felicitas [7 Ma'ctt].
Charwelton (ROBERT DE), clerk.--To be buried in the convent
church of Catesby. Bequests to the said church and nuns of
Catesby of sums of money, a vestment of Raye, a chalice, and a
silver Bye'. To Agnes his daughter ten marks, an antique mazer,
a piece of silver with the image of S. Katherine and covercle,
and a coverlet with tester of white. To the belfry of Char-
welton ten pounds. To Sir Simon de Charwelton, senior, Sir Simon
de Charwelton, junior, Adam Fraunceys, Robert the testator's son,
Johanna and Margaret his daughters, Isabella Daveys, and or.hers
he leaves divers sums of money and chattels, comprising a By"
with covercle and acorn, a coverlet with tester of knots (cuRt
teste'o de wdis), a mazer with the image of S. Martin on the
bottom, a By -/ce. and covercle with unicorn, coverlets with testers
of green and blu, a cup and covercle with Saracen's head, a gilt
goblet (gotet'), &c. To his executors he leaves all rents he had
by demise of Thomas de Grantham, and also the marriage of
Elizabeth, [daughter and] heiress of the said Thomas, to hold the
same until the said Thomas has discharged his debt to the testator.
Dated the Feast of S. Anne [26 July], 42 Edward III. F1368].
Roll 97 (24).
ttenghan (EDMUND DE), clerk.--All his movable goods to be
sold, and after payment of debts and funeral expenses the pro-
ceeds to be divided into three parts, whereof one part he leaves for
the good of his soul, another part to be divided between Robert
his brother, John de Hardyngham, junior, Peter Wareysoun, and
their respective wives and families, and the third part he leaves
to the church of All Hallows de Stanyngchirche and other pious
and charitable uses. No date. Roll 97 (25).
Co. Northampton, where there was a priory of Benedictine nuns.
19.8
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
stede, grocer, their uncle, until they arrive at the age of
sixteen years, at which age they may marry without disparage-
ment (sine disparagatione ) with the consent of the said Thomas,
Sir Robert de Wytherdeleye, master of the aforesaid college,
and Johanna de Duresme her aunt. The said Thomas to
give security at the Guildhall. Certain tenements jointly ac-
quired by her and her husband in the parish of S. Laurence
aforesaid to be sold for the maintenance of chantries and for
charitable uses. Dated London, Monday next after the Feast
of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.-], A.D. 1368. Roll 97 (64).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Ma'garet, Virgin [20 July-].
Cne (WILLIAM).- To Alice his wife all his tenements in
the City of London, and all his lands and tenements in the rill
of Berkyng, for life; remainder to Matilda and Margaret his
daughters in equal portions; the residue of his goods to be dis-
posed of for the good of his soul. Dated London, the morrow of
SS. Peter and Paul [-29 June], A.D. 1369. Roll 97 (101).
Monday next before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Crouchemun (THos[ns), potter.--To be buried in the church of
S. Andrew upon Cornhull near his children. Bequests to the said
church and ministers thereof; also to his servants, apprentices,
and others. His lands and tenements in the parish of S. Andrew
aforesaid to be sold to pay his debts. The residue of his goods
after payment of debts and execution of his testament he leaves
to Isabella his wife. Dated Sunday next after Feast of S. Bartho-
lomew, Apostle [-24 Aug.-], A.D. 1368. Roll 97 (102).
Oudeby (StMo DE).- To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Andrew in Holbourne. To Isabella his wife a messuage in the
parish of S. Andrew aforesaid for life ; remainder to William his
son in tail ; remainder to the child (if any) en ventre sa mre in
Disparagement in a legal sense
signifies the marrying an heiress to
one not equal in degree. It was not
unusual in early times for guardians
to dispose of their wards in a very
arbitrary, unequal manner ; and it was
on this account that it was provided by
the Great Charter of King John that
heirs (i.e., heiresses) should be married
without disparagement (ira aitentu"
nv d-isjaaragentu" ).
Cave (?).
A,Do
1869.
130
CALENDAR OF WILLS
Aldermariechirche and S. Antony, for the space of one year after
his decease, for the good of his soul, the souls of Dionisia his late
wife, Thomas his father, Agnes his mother, Thomas his brother, and
others. To Imania his wife by way of dower he leaves forty pounds
and all the merchandise in his shop in Chepe; also all his household
goods except six dishes and six sause's of silver which are pledged
with Robert de Louthe, junior, for six pounds sterling, and which
he desires his wife to redeem and devote their value to pious and
.charitable uses. Also to his aforesaid wife he leaves by way of
dower his dwelling-house. In case his wife be not content with
these bequests by way of dower, she is to forego the whole of
.t.hem and take only what the law allows her for dower. Bequest
of twenty marks in aid of the advancement of Henry, son of his
aforesaid wife. To John his son a sum of money and all his other
tenements in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermariechirche, together
with the reversion of the tenement devised to his wife ; and in
case he die under age the said tenements to be sold, and the
proceeds divided in a specified manner, the Mayor and Recorder
of London being left one hundred shillings respectively to see
that his wishes are carried out. Dated London, 20 August, A.D.
1368. Roll 97 (125).
Careswe11 (JoN DE), baker.--To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard. Bequests to the church of S. Mildred in Bredstret for
maintenance of chantry, &c., and to the church of S. Paul. To
Cristina his wife a tenement, in the parish of S. Alban in Wode-
stret for life ; remainder to John and William his sons in succes-
sive tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable
uses. Bequests to the Friars Minors and Carmelites 3 for a trental
of masses. Dated London, 5 July, A.D. 1361. Roll 97 (131).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Lu "ke, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Breton (Jo).--To be buried in the chapel of the Friars of
the Holy Cross, 4 to whom he leaves a certain tenement and garden.
Bequests to Berkyngcherche and ministers thereof. To Elianora
hiswife all his lands and tenements in the parish of All Hallows
Sltcellrs. | 4 Crossed or Crutched Friars, who had
'-' Franciscans or Grey Friars. I their house in Hart Street, Aldgate.
a Or White Friars
COURT OF HUSTIG LONDON.
131
de Berkyngcherche, situate in Syvetheneslane for life; remainder
to John his son. Dated Saturday next after the Feast of S. Lucia
Vgin[13 Dec.J, A.,. 164. non o (14).
Wodegate (JOHN), tapicer. To be buried in the place men-
tioned in another testament concerning his goods movable. His
dwelling-place in the parish of S. Dionisius de Baccherche in
Fancherchestrete to be sold after the decease of Alice his wife
and the proceeds devoted to pious and charitable uses. The rest
of his tenements in the said parish to be sold by his wife as
executrix, and the proceeds to be divided into two parts, one part
of which he leaves to his said wife, and the other to be devoted to
pious and charitable uses. A tenement in Bredstret to be also
sold, and the proceeds disposed of in like manner, Dated London
the Feast of the Decollation of S. John Baptist [29 Aug.], A.D.
1369. Roll 97 (145).
Yerdelee (HENRY DE), "fellmongere."--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard. To Sabine his wife he leaves one thousand marks
sterling, her entire chamber, with je.wels &c, appertaining
thereto, and all household goods. Bequests to the old and new
work of S. Paul's, the church of All Hallows at the Hay and
ministers thereof, and the churches of S. Swythin de Candelwyk-
strete and S. Augustine near S, Paul's Gate. Provision made for
chantries in the churches of the Grey Friars of Stratford, of the
Priory of H. Trinity within Algate, the Priory of S. Bartholomew
de Smethefeld, S. Mary de Ovree, and in the chapel of the
H. Trinity at the New Cemetery towards the Tower, and else-
where. To Katherine his daughter he leaves the reversion of
a certain tenement in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid, after
the decease of his wife, in tail ; remainder in trust for sale and
Seething Lane.
2 ,, In the yeax 1348, the 23rd of Ed-
ward III., the first great pestilence in
his time began, and increased so sore,
that for want of room in churchyards
to bury the ded of the City and of the
suburbs, one John Corey, clerk, pro-
cured of Nicholas, Prior of the H.
Trinity within Aldgate, one toft of
ground near unto East Smithfield, for
the burial of them that died, with con-
dition that it might be called the
churchyard of the Holy Trinity ......
and the ame was dedicated by Ralph
Stratford, Bishop of London, where in-
numerable bodies of the ded were
afterwards buried, and a chapel built in
the same place to the honour of God"
(Stow's 'Survey,' Thoms's ed., 1876,
p. 7).
2
136.
1369.
132 CLENDkR OF WILLS
the proceeds to be devoted to the old and new work of S. Paul's
and the work of London Bridge. Also to Sabine his wife certain
tenements in Watlyngstrete in the parish of All Hallows de
Bredstrete and elsewhere for life ; remainder in trust for sale, and
twenty pounds of the proceeds to be given to the prisoners i
Neugate, and the residue to be devoted to pious uses. The entire
residue of his goods and chattels movable to be devoted to the
education of poor children and in aid of the marriage of poor
girls. Dated London, 24 May, A.D. 1368. Roll 97 (146).
Monday text befo'e the Feast of S. Cle,ret, Pope [3
Bonere (GEOFFREY), ' patelaostellnakere."--To be buried in the
church of S. Michael le Quern under the stone which covers the
body of Elena his late wife. Bequests to the said church and
ministers thereof. All his movable goods to be sold, and the
proceeds divided into three polions, one of which he leaves to
Johanna his wife by way of dower, a second to be expended for the
good of his soul, the souls of Ada, Matilda, William Bonere (sic),
and others, and the third to be divided among his legitimate
children. His executors appointed guardians of his children
during minority, they giving security according to the custom.
To Johanna his wife and to her children he leaves all his
tenements in Brugges in Flanders, situate in Carmestrete and
Bongarestrete, to be divided among them according to the custom
of that counhy. His executors to collect a certain dower assigned
to him by Cristina, late wife of John Bonere, issuing from a tene-
ment called "le Horsheved" within Ludgate, together with
celain other rent, and to divide the same among his children,
reserving one third for pious uses. Also to his children he leaves
for their lives his estate in a certain tenement in Fletestrete with-
out Ludgate in the parish of S. Malin, reserving to his aforesaid
wife her dower according to the law of England; remainder to
Richard Bonere his brother and Geoffrey, son of the same, for
their respective lives ; remainder to the brethren of the Guild
of S. Hilda in the church of S. Michael aforesaid. Further be-
quests to Katherine his illegitimate daughter, the Fratelaity of
S. Katherine of the Haberdasshers t of London, Johanna, wife of
.a The haberdashers of London were i nity in honourof S. Katherine by charter
first incorporated as a guild or frater- ] of Henry VI. (3 June, 1448).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
133
Richard Brente, and others ; also of the sum of twenty shillings
for gathering together the chief parishioners of S. Michael afore-
said, and other friends and neighbours, within one year next
after his decease, and giving them drinks. Dated London, l'iday
next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July], A.D. 1368.
Roll 97 (164).
1369.
Monday aex after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 5"ov.].
loten_hale (Jom DE), "wodemonger."--To be buried before the
image of S. Mary in the chancel of the church of S. Andrew de
Castel Baynard. Bequests to the said church and ministers
thereof. To Alice his wife he leaves all his tenements and rents
in the parish of S. Andrew aforesaid for life, charged with pro-
viding a wax torch of twelve pounds weight to burn before the high
altar in the said church at the elevation of the Host; remainder
in trust for sale for the maintenance of chantries in the same
church. To William his son a wharf and house. Also to his
aforesaid wife a certain shout (shotam meam) and Batell 2 with
their apparel, his other shouts being sold to pay his debts. To
Elias his son and to Isabella his daughter he leaves specific sums
of money. Further bequests for the repair of the bridge of
Beuerhich, 3 to the four orders of mendicant friars in London, to
his servants, to Nicholas and Walter his brothers, Friar John
his wife's son, and others. Dated London, 4 September, A.D. 1368.
Roll 97 (180).
Monday qmoct after Feast of SS. Fabian and Sebctian [20 Jan.].
Bretford (HF,RY DE).--To be buried in the church of All
Hallows de Graschirche. Bequests to the said church and minis-
ters thereof. To John and Richard his sons shops in the parish of
All Hallows aforesaid in tail, with cross remainders. Also to the
said Richard his term in a tenement called " Cardinalhatte." In
the event of his sons dying without heirs of their bodies the
aforesaid tenements are to be sold for pious uses for the good of
Or schuyt. (See Calendar, Part I. "Bearidge-bridge," in the .parish of
p. 440 n.) They are mentioned in the Bagendon, co. Gloucester, crossing the
fleet which conveyed the army of river Churn, on the roast from London
Richard Ccur de Lion to the Holy Land. to Gloucester (Atkyns's ' History of
See Calendr, Part I. p. 474 n. Glouces.,' second ed., p. 129).
a Benerhich (?) ; possibly meaning
1369-70.
134
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
his soul, the souls of Alice his late wife and others. Guardians
appointed for each of his sons. To his official (officiali meo) for
probate of his testament he leaves the sum of six shillings and
eightpence because he does not wish his executors to be dis-
tressed with accounts, but they are to pledge themselves upon the
Bible (super librum) to carry out his last will. Lucy his wife
mentioned as one of his executors. Dated London, 20 November,
.D. 1368. Roll 97 (204).
ANNO 44 EDWARD III.
Monday qzext after the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgin [5 Feb.].
Lygth (WILLAM), cook.--To be buried in the churchyard of
8. Sepulchre without Neugate near his children. Bequests to the
vicar and chaplains of the said church, the inmates of the Hos,
pital of S. Bartholomew de Smethefeld, the mater and brethren
of the same ; also to Sister Johanna Percevale and Sister Lora,
To Johanna his wife he leaves the remaining term of service of
his apprentices, and his tenement in the parish of S. Sepulchre
aforesaid in fee. His said wife to cause three masses de Sancta
Maria to be sung every Saturday for the good of his uoul so long
as she shall live. To William, clerk, a messuage and a piece of
silver of twenty shillings weight or the sum of twenty shillings.
Dated London, 14 August, 42 Edward III. [A.D. 1368].
Roll 98 (20).
Sarisbirs or Sarisbris (ROBERT DE).- Bequests to the high
altar of the church of S. Michael de la Crokedelane for tithes
forgotten or withheld ; also for making a window near the tomb
of Sir Peter de Keer, Knt., in the church of the Augustinian
Friars ; to the hospitals of S. Thomas de Suthwerk and S. Mary
without Bisshopesgate, the Sisters of S. Katherine near the
Tower, and inmates of Newgate. To William Doget, vintner, he
leaves twenty marks sterling. To Idonia his wife a moiety of all
his tenements and rents, the other moiety being left to Walter
his son, for their respective lives ; remainder to pious uses for the
good of his soul, the souls of William Baynardescastel and others.
Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of lNativity of B.V.
Mary [8 Sept.], A.D. 1350. Roll 98 (21).
COURT OF HUSTISIG, LONDON.
143
wife his tenement in Lymstrete in the parish of S. Dionisius afore-
said for life ; remainder to Thomas his son in tail ; remainder to
John his son in fee. Dated London, Wednesday next after the
Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], A.D. 1371.
Roll 99 (146).
1371.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Nicholas, Bishop [6 Dec.].
Andrew (JonN).--To be buried in the churchyard of the church
of S. Elena, London. Bequests to the Prior and Convent of
S. Elena aforesaid; to various religious orders ; to the inmates
of divers hospitals, the lepers at la lolces near Southwerk and of
S. Giles without Holbourne, the Prior and Convent of the new
Abbey of S. Mary near Smythfeld, the Minoresses of the new
abbey without Algate, each anchorite in the City of London and
suburbs, the work of the chapel of S. Katherine near the Tower,
and the house of S. Leonard at Bedeford. e Provision made for a
chantry in the church of S. Elena aforesaid. Further bequests to
Adam Fraunceys his lord (domino meo) and Adam and Matilda,
children of the same; to his servants; to William Andrew his bro-
ther and Agnes, wife of the same, Isabella his sister and Johanna
her daughter, and others. His estate in a certain tenement in the
parish of S. Martin without Ludegate to be sold for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, Friday the Vigil of All Saints
[1 Nov.], A.D. 1371. Roll 99 (155).
Monday next before Feast of SS. Fabgan and Sebastian [20 Jan.].
Kilbourne (ANDaEW).--To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Bartholomew the Less. Bequests to the church of S. Bartholo-
mew aforesaid and ministers thereof, and the church of S. Edmund
in Lumbardestret. Provision made for maintenance of chantries
and tapers. His estate in certain tenements and rents in the
1 ,, On the east and by north of the
Tower, lieth East Smithfield and Tower
hill, two plots of ground so called, with-
out the wall of the City ; and east from
them both was sometime a monastery
called New Abbey, founded by King
Edward IIL in the year 1359" (Stow's
' Survey,' Thoms's ed., 1876, p. 47). The
chronicler proceeds to state the reason
of its foundation, namely, a vow made
in time of peril by the king to build a
monastery, and his taking a liking for
the chapel built in the cemetery devoted
to the burial of those dying of the
Black Death. (CL suTa, p. 131 n.)
Little is known beyond the fact
that before 30 Edw. I. an hospital dedi-
cated to S. Leonard, in which were six
chaplains, was founded by some towns-
man, in the south part of the town
(Tanner's ' Notit. Monast.,' p. 9).
1372.
146
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
S. Botolph without and near Bisshopesgate. To Johanna his wife
he leaves five shops in the parish of S. Alban in Woddestret for
life ; remainder in trust for sale, and the proceeds divided among
his children. For the maintenance of the light of the fraternity
of his craft he leaves twelve pence. Bequests also to the aforesaid
church, ministers, and lights therein, as also to the anchorite
living there and to the fabric of the belfry. Dated London,
VII. Ides of March [9 March], A.D. 1370. Roll 100 (69).
Monday qex before the Feast of S. Ba?mabas, Apostle [11 Juqu].
Somershum (JoHn), woolman.--To be buried in the church of
S. Mary de Fancherche, before the altar of S. John the Baptist, if
the parishioners will consent, otherwise in the church of All Hal-
lows de Stanyng near the tomb of his grandfather. Various
bequests to the church of S. Mary aforesaid, for maintenance of
lights, &c., if he be buried there ; otherwise the bequests are to
go to the aforesaid church of Stanyng. Further bequests to the
church of Fancherche and ministers thereof; also to the fabric of
the conventual church of H. Trinity, London. Directions for
funeral ceremony, burning of tapers, distributions to the poor, &c.;
and provision made for chantries in the said church of Fanchirche.
Bequests also to Alice his wife, Walter his brother, Katherine his
sister, Johanna and Agnes his nieces, Isabella his brother's
daughter, John de Kent, tapicer, and others, of sums of money
and divers household goods and chattels, including a long painted
chest of Flemish work. Also to Alice his wife his estate in cer-
tain tenements in the parish of S. Mary de Fancherche for life ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses in the church of Fan-
cherche for the good of his soul, the souls of Alice his wife, Simon
de Brunne, and others. Dated London, Saturday next before the
least of Apostles Philip and James [-1 May], A.D. 1368..
Roll 100 (71).
Monday qex before the Feast of S. Maq'gaq'e, Viq'gin [20 July].
Kyngesto (THOMAS), "Tortebaker. ''1- To be buried in the
church of S. Peter in Bradstret near Matilda his wife. Directions
for funeral and keeping his month's mind, and bequest for main-
Baker of tourte bread, a coarse bread made of unbolted meal.
1372.
148
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
bourne, and at Hakeney ; the anchorite at Crepelgate and at Hol-
bourne, &c. Also to John his son he leaves the reversion of a
tenement in the parish of S. Giles without Crepelgate, after the
decease of Isabella his wife, in tail; remainders to Thomas his son,
Cecilia, Elizabeth, and Margaret his daughters, in successive tail.
To his aforesaid wife he leaves the custody of his children so long
as she remain unmarried, also twenty pounds sterling by way of
dower of his movable goods, her entire chamber, and all beds, linen
and woollen clothes, vessels, &c. The residue of his goods to be
divided into two parts, whereof he leaves one part to his wife and
the other to be devoted to pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 1 July, 45 Edward III. [A.D. 1371]. Roll 100 (103).
Carlell (ADAM DE), draper.--To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard called " le Pardoncherchehawe." Pecuniary bequests to
John his son, Margaret his daughter, and Henry his bastard
son. Mariona his wife appointed guardian of the aforesaid John
and Margaret, and if she marry again both she and her husband
are to give security at the Guildhall for due performance of that
office. Also to his said wife he leaves all his ustilments, jewels,
and house store for hall, chamber, pantry, and kitchen, and one
moiety of the residue of his goods by way of dower and for her
portion of his goods, the other moiety being devoted to pious
uses. Further bequests to the church of S. Mary Magdalen de
Milkstrete and ministers therein, the old work of S. Paul's, various
religious orders and recluses; to the box of the Fraternity of S. John
founded and maintained by the Tailors of London, the poor in the
hospitals, the lepers around London, prisoners in :Neugate and
Marchalsea, and also at Storteford ; the work of the new chapel of
S. Mary near Westsmythfeld, his servants, and others. Provision
made for four thousand masses, for keeping his month's mind, and
for the maintenance of a chantry priest in the church of S. Mary
Magdalen aforesaid. To John his son he leaves the reversion of
his capital and larger mansion house in the parish of S. Mary
Magdalen in Milkstrete in tail ; remainder to Margaret his
daughter, to whom he similarly leaves his smaller mansion. In
the event of both children dying without heirs of their bodies,
the said mansions are to be sold for pious and charitable uses.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
151
Hore (ToMAs), fishmonger.--To be buried in the church of
S. Christopher near /e ,.tokkes, London. Bequests to the said
church and ministers thereof; to John, Thomas, and Gido his
sons, Juliana his sister, John Longe, his servants, apprentices, and
others ; also to the work of S. Paul's, to the lazars atte Lo, and
in the hospitals towards Hakeneye and Tiborne. The residue of
his goods, after lyment of debts, he leaves to Agnes his wife, and
also the custody of his aforesaid sons. Dated London, 5 June,
A.D. 1370. Roll 100 (130).
Monday be.fare the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23
Shaftysbury (John), "Felmongere."--To be buried in the
chancel of S. John upon Walbrok. Bequests to the said church,
its rector, ministers, &c. Bequests also of money, mazer cups,
and other chattels to Alice his mother, Sir William his brother, Sir
William Lelman his uncle, Petronilla his sister, John Monk,
skinner, and others ; as well as to the fabric of the churches of
All Hallows and S. John at Shaftysbury. To Agnes his wife he
leaves all his tenements in the parish of S. John upon Walbrok
for life ; remainder to John his son in tail. To Collecta his
daughter the reversion of a certain shop in tail ; remainder to her
sisters (not named). Dated London, Friday, 4 January, A.D. 1369.
Roll 100 (140).
Hynelond CILLIAM), clerk.--Bequest of a pair of vestments
with a cope, a pair of corporals with case of striped cloth to
match the vestments for service at the high altar on feast days
wheresoever he may be buried; also a new missal, a chalice, two
towels, and a frontal. Further bequests for the maintenance of
the light of S. Mary in his church of S. Olave near the Tower,
and of the light of Wolvyrchers in the same ; to various orders
of friars, the brethren and sisters of the hospitals of S. Thomas
de Southwerk, Elsingspitele, S. Mary without Bisshopesgate,
S. Giles without Holborne, and others ; to prisoners in the King's
prisons, viz., in Neugate, in the Marshelsea at Westminster, Hert-
ford, Royston, Colchester, Canterbury, Rochester, Sarum, Ilchester
in co. Somerset, the prisons of Dorset and Exeter, as well as in
Tyburn ; meaning the Hospital of I - Co. Dorset.
S. Giles in the Fields.
D.
1372.
COURT OF HUSTNG, LONDON.
153
wife in trust for pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
Sunday the Feast of the Assumption of B.V. Mary [-15 Aug.],
A.D. 1372. Roll 100 (168).
Monday text after Feast of SS. Fabian ad Sebastian [-20 Ja.].
I-Ierreth 0tILLIAM), cordwainer.--To be buried in the church
of S. Stephen in Colmanstret. Bequests to the said church for
lights, &c.; also to the Fraternity of S. Stephen, divers religious
orders, and the Fraternity of S. Mary founded for (by ?) cordwainers
in the church of the Carmelites. To Juliana his wife he leaves
houses and shops in the parish of S. Stephen aforesaid in fee.
Further bequests of money or chattels to Johanna his sister and
Matilda her daughter, John Pottenhith, William Tebaud, and
others. Dated London, 6 January, 46 Edward III. [-A.D. 1372-3].
Roll 100 (172).
1372-3.
ANNO 47 EDWARD III.
Monday the Feast of SS. Pelzetua and Felicitas [-7 March].
lYlokkyngge (WHOMAS), fishmonger.--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard called " Pardoncherchehawe." To Alice his wife and
Thomas his son he leaves tenements in Bruggestrete in the parish
of S. Mgnus the Martyr near London Bridge, and other tene-
ments in the parish of S. Mary atte Nax, in Berchereslane, parish
of S. Michael upon Cornhull, in the lane called " Puddynglane,"
otherwise "Retherlane," near Estchepe, and in Bercherlane, for
their lives, with cross remainders ; ultimate remainder in trust
for sale for pious uses. Dated London, 1 February, A.D. 1372.
Roll 101 (').3).
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [-20 July].
Atte Legh (THoMAs), "stokfisshmongere."--To be buried in
the churchyard of S. Michael de Crokedlane. Bequests to the
said church for tapers, &c., and provision made for three thousand
masses, keeping his month's mind, chantries, and funeral ex-
penses. A cloth of russet of the value of five or six marks to be
bought and placed over his coffin, and after burial the same to
Or White ltriars.
1373.
154
CALENDAR OF W1LLS
-.Do
be given to the poor. Bequests also to the old fabric of the
greater church (maioris ecclesie) of S.Paul, the church and brethren
of S. Katherine near the Tower, the work of London Bridge, the
work of the church of Bethelem without Bisshopesgate, and others ;
also to Henry his brother, Johanna his sister and Alice her
daughter ; William and Richard, sons of Laurence de Wigh ; John,
son of John atte Leght de Hedelegh ; Alice, wife of Thomas atte
Holilond, co. Surrey, and many others. To every porter serving
his craft in Stokfisshmongerrowe in Tamystrete he leaves twelve
pence. For repair of the highway near Eggeswere ten pounds.
To the work of the bridge of Rochester, co. Kent, forty shillings.
To the Convent and College of Assherugge in Chilterne, near
Berkhamstede, 61. 13s. 4d.; and to the Abbot of Abyndon near
Oxenford two cups of silver with covercles called "Bykeres." To
Edelena his wife a certain tenement in Thames Street, in the
parishes of S. Michael de Crokedelane and S. Magnus near
London Bridge, for life ; remainder to William, son of John
]'iykkelham, of co. Surrey, to hold to him and one single heir
(unico soli heredi) of his body; remainder over in trust for charit-
able uses. Certain rents in Vrolseselane and of a tenement called
"le horn on the hope" in the parish of All Hallows the Great,
and of others in the parish of S. Augustine near le Eldechaunge
and elsewhere, to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry
priest in the church of S. Michael aforesaid. Dated London,
31 March, A.D. 1373. Memorandum to restore the value of forty
pence to two men who killed their godfather (coqnpat'em). 3 Be-
quests to servants and others. Roll 101 (98).
Monday the Feast of S. James, .Apostle [25 July].
likerell (AGIES, late wife of WILLIAM saddle0.To be bied
in the tomb of her late husband in the chch of S. Vedast. Be-
quests to the said church, its ministers, and Fraternity of the
H. Cross therein; also te the Fraternity of S. Katherine the
chch of S. Matthew in Fridaystret, and the Fraternity of S. John
of the Tailors of ndon ; divers religious orders in London for
Edre. [ A curious memordum find at
Co. Bucks. A fmrnity of Bon- the end of a will, and one difficult to
hommes. (See Chauncy's ' Hisr. t. ] explain.
of Hefts," pp. 551-553.)
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON.
155
masses, the church of S. Thomas de Acon near the Conduit, prisoners
in Neugate, the work of S. Paul's, the chapel of Bedelem near
Bisshopesgate, the sisters of Herberdone, anchorites of London, &c.
Bequests also to Peter Brauncestre her brother and William his
son, William Galweye her godson, John Forster her kinsman, her
servants, and others. To Robert her son she leaves her saddlery
(sellaviar meam), except ladies' saddles, and all her household
goods and chattels. Her ladies' saddles, brouded and unbrouded,
are to be sold to fulfil her last will. A cloth of sarzinet which she
has in her house, and another to match which she directs her execu-
tors to buy, are to be embroidered with the letters " W" and "A"
and used for covering the holy sepulchre at Easter; and she further
leaves a coverlit smalche'kerd 2 and her best sheet of cloth of
Reynes " for the like purpose. Also to her aforesaid son a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Vedast in Goderounlane, extending from
Westchepe to a tenement called "le Longeporche," to hold in tail,
charged with the maintenance of certain tapers for the Easter
sepulchre in the church of S. Vedast aforesaid ; and her share of a
tenement in Westchepe in the Saddlery, 4 London. Provision made
for maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Vedast, for one
year after her decease, for the good of her soul, the souls of William
Pikerell, William Chaumpneyne, and others; the welfare of Sir
Edward, King of England, and of Philippa the Queen, &c. Dated
London, 9 April, A.D. 1373. Roll 101 (102).
1373.
Monday next after Feast of Traqs. of S. Edward, Kiqj [13 Oct.].
Huttefeld (SLION DE), potter.--To be buried in front of the
altar of S. John the Baptist in the church of H. Trinity, London.
To the Prior and Convent of H. Trinity aforesaid he leaves a
certain tenement in the parish of S. Katherine in the churchyard
of H. Trinity, to the use of the sacristan for repair and main-
tenance of the church aforesaid, in return for the celebration of his
i A thin slight kind of silk.
2 Small chequered.
Riley (' Lib. Alb.," Glossary) inclines
to think that Rennes in Brittany is re-
ferred to rather than Rheims in the
Department of Marne, the former place
having been celebrated in the Middle
Ages, and still is, for the manufacture
of fine linen, He mentions Sherts of
Reyns" and "Rayns" as occurring in
the Wardrobe Accounts of 1483; and
again "Schets of Reynes," "Canapes of
leynes," and "pillow-beres (cases) of
Reynes," in the ' Ceremonies and Ser-
vices at Court, temp. Henry VII.'
The Saddlers occupied a portion of
Cheapside near S. Yedast or Foster
Lane.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
157
Pecche was mayor and John Cantebrigge was Chamberlain, and is
entered in the Red Book of Redemptions of Freedoms and Appreno
rices, viz, 8 May, 36 Edward III. [A.). 1362].
Roll 102 (9).
laoytel (GILBERT), "curreour."--To be buried in the church of
S. A1phege within Crepulgate, in the processional path (iqt vi
p'ocessionis). Bequests to the said church, to various religious
orders, lepers, inmates of hospitals and Newegate, the sisters of
the Hospital of Elsingspitel within Crepulgate, and the Fraternity
of the Resurrection of Christ in S. Paul's Church; also to Johanna
atte Well his kinswoman, Agnes, daughter of William de Poten-
ham, and others. To Alice his wife he leaves all his lands, rents,
and tenements in the parish of S. Alphege aforesaid for life ;
remainder to the aforesaid William de Potenham and Cristina,
wife of the same, the testator's daughter, in tail, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. A1phege for one year
after his decease ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
Dated London, 26 April, A.D. 1372. Roll 102 (10).
Monday qext after" the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.J.
Rameseye (ROBERT DE), fishmonger.--To be buried in the
chancel of the church of S. Magnus at London Bridge. Bequests
to the said church and to divers orders of friars in London, also
for tapers and torches to be placed in several churches in London,
and in the churches ofBottesbury and Mounteneyng a in co. Essex.
One hundred ells of white cloth of Gyldeford to be distributed
among the poor on the day of his funeral. Bequests to his Fra-
ternit.y of Salve in the church of S. Magnus aforesaid. To
Elizabeth his wife he leaves all his lands and tenements within
the City of London so long as she remain a widow, for the main-
tenance of Thomas, John, and William his sons, and Elizabeth his
daughter. If she marry again he leaves to his aforesaid sons
divers tenements in Bridge Street and in the lane formerly called
l A space behind the choir. At Can-
terbury, says the late Prebendary
Mackenzie Walcott, pilgrims to the
martyrdom passed up the south aisle of
the nave, and through the passage under
the platform of the crossing (' Sacred
Archmology,' s.v.).,
Butsbury.
3 Mountneys-ing, commonly called
Mountnessing. Also known as Ginge-
lIounteneye. For the meaning of .Ing
or Gnge see note to "Ging-joiberd-
laundry," su_p'a, p. 55 n. It also occurs
as a suffix in Margaretting or "Margaret
mge." (See Calendar, Part I. p.
6.)
COURT OF HUSTLNG, LONDON.
159
Lothebury in tail, after the decease of Reyna his wife, charged
with the payment of an annuity to John his brother and to the
rector of the church of S. Margaret aforesaid and ministers
thereof. To John Doget de Boterwyk tenements within Neugate,
on condition that the said John releases to Reyna his aforesaid
wife all claim to the manor of Duket in co. Middlesex. Written
in London with his own hand, 16 July, 35 Edward III. [A.D. 1361].
Roll 102 (23).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Geoq'ge [23 April].
ttaveryngg or ttaveringg (GEOFFREY).---To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Giles without Crepulgate. Bequests to the
church of S. Giles aforesaid, for tithes forgotten, and the light
of the great beam of the Fraternity of S. Mary and S. Giles in the
same. The residue of his goods he leaves to Katherine his wife
for her maintenance and the maintenance of Stephen their son,
and for pious uses ; also to his wife a tenement in the parish of
S. Giles aforesaid for life, with remainder to his said son. Dated
London, 24 February, A.D. 1373. Roll 102 (39).
Burstalle (Jogs), vintner.--To be buried before the high altar
in the chancel of the church of S. Mary Wolnoth in Lombard-
strete. Bequests to the said church, the fraternity of the same,
the fraternities of the Blessed Mary of Bedlehem and of
H. Trinity near the Tower, and the five orders of friars in London.
To Cecillia his wife his tenement in the parish of S. Mary
Wolnoth aforesaid for life ; remainder to Johanna his daughter for
life, the said tenement being charged with the maintenance of a
chantry in the said parish church during the lifetime of his said
wife and daughter, and after the death of the latter the same to
be sold for a similar use. Dated London, Palm Sunday, viz.,
21 March, A.D. 1371. Roll 102 (43).
Manday qzct befove the Feast of S. Duqstaq, Abp. [19 May].
Cavendissh (ROGER), skinner.--To be buried in the parish
church of S. Mary de Cavendissh in co. Suffolk. Bequests to the
said church, the church of S. Mary de Wolchirchehawe and minis-
ters thereof, and to the Friars Minors of London for celebrating
1373-4.
1374.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
161
sold, and twenty marks of the proceeds to be given to his aforesaid
master as compensation for peculations committed by him in his
master's shop over against le Catfithele. A shop in Cordwanerstrete
left to him by William Galeys his father to be also sold for
pious uses. Bequests of money or chattels to John Norhtwych,
William Pecche, John de Bolford, and others. Dated London,
15 October, A.D. 1358. Roll 102 (55).
1374.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 Jne].
Thume (ROn.RT D).--To be buried in the church of S. Michael
Queenhithe near Margaret his former wife. To Rosa his wife he
leaves one hundred marks of silver and all his movable goods,
except a piece of silver and an enamelled ma.er cup, which he
leaves to William his son; also his dwelling at Queenhithe for life.
Bequests to the fabric of the church of S. Michael aforesaid, the
prisoners in Neugate, the lazars atte-brook (sic), the old work of
S. Paul's, for the repair of the road called "Trilmullestrete, ''* be-
tween Clerkenwell and Smythfeld, &c. Provision made for
chantries in the aforesaid church and elsewhere for the space of
nineteen years, and for three thousand masses to be celebrated
as soon as possible after his decease. Bequests also to Johanna
his daughter by Rosa his wife, and Juliana his daughter, a nun
at Elenstowe 3 in co. Beds. To Henry le Weer, fishmonger, he
leaves his term in a certain tenement atte Romelond 4 at Queen-
hithe. Mention made of Juliana, wife of William his son. Dated
IX. Kal. March [-21 Feb.J, A.D. 1373. Roll 102 (70).
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [-20 July].
Horwod (JoN DE), senior.--Bequests to the rector and clerk
of the church of S. Peter de Bradstret. To Margaret his wife
his shops in Bredstret in the parish of S. Nicholas Olof for life ;
remainder to John his son in tail; remainder in trust for sale,
and the proceeds to be devoted to finding poor scholars at school,
and for marriage portions for poor gifts. His tenement in Corde-
t Ca and fiddle. where there was an abbey of Benedic-
Called after "Trill mill" or "Turn tine nuns, founded tetq). William L
mill" brook, concerning which see Part I. [ (Tanner's ' Notit. lIonast.,' p. 1).
p. 671 n. I Part I. p. 222 n.
Elstow, Elnstowe, or Alnestowe,
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sold for pious uses. Dated London, the Vigil of All Saints
[1 Nov.], A.D. 1374.
Whereupon John Ashewell, the King's Attorney, put his claim on
behalf of the lord the King.
Roll 102 (165).
Ardreu (JAES), draper.--Provision made for the maintenance
of a perpetual chantry in the church of All Hallows upon the
Cellar out of rents of tenements in the parish of All Hallows
aforesaid, formerly belonging to Richard his father, Matilda his
mother, and others. Bequest to the Master of the College of
Corpus Christi in the church of S. Laurence near Candelwykstrete,
so that the master, chaplains, and clerks of the same observe his
obit as directed. To Katherine his daughter he leaves all the
aforesaid tenements, subject to above charges, for life; remainder
in trust for the church of All Hallows aforesaid; also his tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Olave and S. Laurence in the Old
Jewry for life ; remainder to the Prior and Canons of S. Bartholo-
mew's in Smythfeld, so that they provide two chaplains to cele-
brate for the souls of the aforesaid Richard, Matilda, James,
Matilda (sic), and all the faithful departed. To the Prioress and
Nuns of Kelbourne he leaves a tenement at the corner of Corde-
wanerstrete near Chepe in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, subject
to an annuity to Isabella Bandon his kinswoman, a nun in that
house. John Vyne, draper, his servant, to enjoy his leasehold
tenements, held under the Priory of Dertford, in Cordewanerstrete
in the parishes of S. Mary le Bow and S. Mary de Aldermarichirche.
Dated London, Wednesday the Vigil of S. Matthew, Apostle
[21 Sept.], A.D. 1374. Roll 102 (171).
Monday next after the Feast of Conception of V. Ma'y [8 Dec.].
Pere (JoR).--To be buried in the church of S. Dionisius de
Bakchirch. To Sir Henry, the rector of the said church, he leaves
forty shillings, and to the parishioners of the same an entire vest-
ment of veleu,et for a priest. To Helmyng his son the reversion
of a tenement in the parish of S. Dionisius aforesaid, after the
decease of Alice his wife, to hold in tail ; remainder to Margery
and Cristina his daughters in equal portions, and the heirs of their
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bodies ; ultimate remainder to pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 27 October, A.D. 1374. Roll 102 (195).
1374.
ANN0 49 EDWARD III.
Monday et after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Tumworthe or Thumworthe (Jo DE).--To be buried in the
church of S. Sepulchre without Neugate. Bequests to the said
church and ministers therein and to the rector and other ministers
of the church of S. Andrew de Castle Baynard. To William his
son and Richard atte Chapele, if surviving, he leaves his shout
with all its apparel; and to the former his batel called " Feri-
bot. ''1 Also to the aforesaid William all his timber, and the re-
version of all his rents and tenements in Chauncelereslane
and Ratonsrowe, of which he was jointly seised with Alice his
wife in tail ; remainder to John his son in tail ; remainder to
Agnes his daughter. Also to the aforesaid William he leaves
a messuage in the Baille in the parish of S. Sepulchre afore-
said; and to the aforesaid Richard atte Chapele his kinsman his
place in the lane called "Faytourslane. '' In testimony whereof
he set his seal to this his testament, as well closed as open.
Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Mathias,
Apostle [24 Feb.], .. 1373. Roll 103 (1).
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Valentqe [14 Feb.].
roydon (RcHnD DE), fishmonger.--To be buried before the
altar of S. Katherine in the church of S. Dionisius de Bakcherch
near Grascherch. To Margery his wife a life interest in certain
tenements in the parishes of S. Andrew Huberd S. Mary atte
Hull, S. Margaret Patyns, and elsewhere, of which he and his said
wife were jointly seised to them and the heirs of the testator ;
remainder as to a portion to Agnes his daughter in tail ; remainder
to John Phelipot, Alderman, and Margaret [wife of the said John-,
the testator's daughter, in tail; remainder to Thomas Colewell
his brother. Other tenements not so left to the aforesaid Agnes
Ferry-boat. ] Of Cornhill Ward. See biogruphical
note to his will, enrolled inf, ra, Roll
Fetter Lne. 118 (30}.
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169
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Benedict, Abbot [21 March].
Kenyngtor (Jon DE), Rector of the church of S. Dunstan
towards the Tower.--To be buried in the chancel of the said
church. To the high altar of the same he leaves an oscula-
tory 1 (deosculatorium)silver gilt and an OrdinaF of the use of
Saturn. Six poor men of his parish to be selected by his executors,
on their merits and without favour, to hold torches at his funeral,
to each of whom he leaves a vest. Further bequests to the
aforesaid church for purchase of books and ornaments. To S. Paul's
Church he leaves his book called Catholcon, 'a to be preserved in a
case (incraticletur) where most convenient, with a notice in large
characters upon the same requesting any one reading the book for
the purpose of study to devoutly repeat some prayer for the benefit
of the souls of John de Kenyngton and John de Brampton, clerks,
and their benefactors. And whereas he had entered into a
covenant to leave the said book to the college of priests in
S. Paul's 4 under penalty of sixty shillings, he desires that the
said sum be paid to the college in satisfaction, and that the
book be placed in the said church as aforesaid for public use. His
executors to give seisin to John Payn de London, "fourbour," of
a certain tenement at S. Augustine's Gate upon payment of forty
marks. A certain tenement near the church of S. Michael le
Quern, and certain lands at Derteford, to be sold, and the proceeds
devoted to pious uses or otherwise as his executors may think
expedient. A sum of forty pounds secured on lands and tene-
merits formerly belonging to Richard Wydegate de "Bacchild" in
co. Kent to be realized, and the said lands and tenements de-
livered to the right heirs of the aforesaid Richard. Dated London,
22 December, .D. 1374. Roll 103 (33).
Monday qext before tle Feast of S. Ambrose [4 April].
Frowyk (ThoMas DE), of co. Middlesex.--To be buried in the
churchyard of the parish of Southmymmes near the tomb of John
Paxbod or paxbed, u tablet of[ a The college of the twelve minor
xvood or metul ornumented with some l cnons , incorporuted 18 Ric. IL For
sucred device and used in the service [ their charter and statutes see A'chvo-
of the Muss. "
A book of the ritual. I logier, xliii. 165-200. Their substunce is
given by Dr. W. Sparrow Simpson in his
The Eastern name for the collected | recent 'Gleanings from Old St.. Puul's.'
geneul epistles. | Bapchild nea Sittingboume.
1575.
COURT OF lIUSTING, LONDON.
173
of S. Mary Magdalen near Bermondeseye. To Alice his wife and
Henry his son he leaves tenements in the parishes of S. Magnus
aforesaid and S. Mary atte Hull for their respective lives; re-
mainder to the wardens of his Fraternity of Salve Regina in the
said church of S. Magnus for the maintenance of chantries for
the good of his soul, the souls of Florence and Alice his former
wives, and others. To Alice his daughter a tenement in the parish
of S. Botolph near Billingesgate at the corner of a lane called
"Poddynglane." His wife to be guardian of his children. Dated
London, the morrow of the Feast of S. Giles, Abbot [1 Sept.], A.D.
1373. Roll 103 (113).
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Mayaret, Virgin [20 July].
Chelmeresford (RCHD DE), carpenter.inTo be buried in the
churchyard of S. Andrew upon Cornhull. To Elena his wife he
leaves all his lands and tenements in the parish of S. Andrew
aforesaid in trust for sale to pay his debts. Dated London,
14 May, A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (125).
Elyot (X*VILLIAM, son of HENRY), called "William de Kyngeston,"
fishmonger.--To be buried before the altar of H. Trinity in the
church of S. Peter upon Cornhull. To Sir John Maufyn, the
rector of the said church, and his successors, and the parishioners
of the same, he leaves lands, tenements, and reversions in
the parishes of S. Peter aforesaid and S. Magnus, Martyr, de
Bruggestret for the maintenance of chantries and lamps for the
good of his soul, the souls of Sarah and Alianora his wives, and
others. A tenement called "le ledenhall "l mentioned as having
formerly belonged to Sir John de 1Nevyll. Bequest of twenty
pounds of silver, to be kept in a box in the custody of the four
collectors of the parish of S. Peter aforesaid, for keeping in repair
his tenements above devised. The wardens of London Bridge to
inspect the said tenements at least once in the year, each receiving
for his trouble three shillings and fourpence. In default of main-
tenance of the above chantries the tenements devised are to re-
"The next is Leaden Hall, of which
I read that in the year 1309 it belonged
to Sir Hugh Nevill, Knight" (Stow's
'Survey,' Thoms's ed., 1876, p. 58). In
1343 a garden is mentioned as belonging
to Sir Hugh b[evill called "Ledenhalle
gardyn" (City Records, Letter-Book F,
fol. 69).
1375.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 175
for the good of his soul. Dated London, Sunday the Feast of
Nativity of S. John Baptist [24 June], A.D. 1375.
Roll 103 (17).
Felmynghtm (THOMAS DE), chaundeler."--To Cecilia his wife
a moiety of his goods and chattels, and a life interest in certain
measures, Broches, jars for vinegar, &c. ; remainder to his ap-
prentices. Also his tenement in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen
in the Old Fish Market, for the maintenance of herself and of
Agatha her sister for their lives ; remainder to pious and charit-
able uses. Bequests to the church of S. Mary Magdalen afore-
said, its ministers, and chantry of the Fraternity of S. Mary therein;
also to various orders of friars in London, prisoners in Newegate,
the hospitals for lepers within three miles of the City, and various
other hospitals ; to every anchorite, whether man or woman, in the
City and suburbs ; to the old and new work of S. Paul's, the re-
pair of London Bridge, the College of Chaplains, the poor sisters
at S. Katherine near the Tower, the church of S. Michael in
Wodestret and ministers thereof, &c. Bequests also of money
and chattels to Thomas, son of John Symond, his godson, John de
Bury, Sir Thomas de Clifton, chaplain, for celebrating divine
service in the aforesaid church for the good of his soul for the
space of three years next after his decease, to each of his appren-
tices, and others. Also to Cecilia his wife he gives for life his
estate in certain houses held under the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's ; remainder over. Dated London, 6 June, A.D. 1368.
Roll 103 (18).
Herlaxtd (WILLIAM), carpenter.--To be buried in the church
of S. Peter the Less near Pauleswharf before the image of
S. Katherine in S. Mary's Chapel. Bequests to the said church
and ministers therein, and to the old work of S. Paul's, namely, the
chapel of S. John the Baptist near le no'thdo'e. To Agnes his
wife he leaves his tenement in the parish of S. Peter aforesaid,
and a tenement near la Dvagou at Douegate in the parish of
S. Michael de Paternostercherche in the Riole, for life, she to sell
the reversion of the same, if she can, immediately after his de-
cease and devote the proceeds to pious uses. Dated London,
6 July, A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (129).
A boclw, among other things, signifies a taper or torch (Halliwell}.
137.
176
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Monday next befo'e the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Bury (WILLIAM DE), ' stokfisshmongere."---To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Nicholas de Coldabbeye. His goods to be divided
into three parts, whereof he reserves one part to himself; a second
part he leaves to Johanna his wife, besides her entire chamber and
hall, a best bed, a Bgker with covercle of silver, a best mazer
cup, and other household chattels ; and the residue he leaves
to his children, the portion of any child deceased before coming
of age to be devoted to pious uses for the good of his soul, the
souls of Alice his former wife, Johanna his present wife, Adam
and Alice his father and mother, John Syward, and others. Out
of his own third part he makes divers bequests for the main-
tenance of chantries in the church of S. Nicholas aforesaid; to
the old and new work of S. Paul's, the said church of S. Nicholas
and ministers thereof, and also for wax ; to various orders of friars,
the inmates of hospitals, anchorites, lepers at Hakeneye and
le lo']ce near London, the Abbot and Convent of Lesnes, his ser-
vants at Oldefisshstrete, &c. Also to Johanna his wife he leaves
his tenements in the parish of S. Agnes within Aldrichesgate for
life ; remainders to William, John, Henry, and Richard his sons,
in succession, for their respective lives ; remainder to Agnes and
Johanna his daughters, in equal portions, for their lives ; re-
mainder in trust for sale, the proceeds being disposed of as the
rector and certain parishioners of the aforesaid church shall think
fit. Also to his aforesaid sons in succession he leaves certain quit-
rents in the parish of S. Mary Somerset for their lives ; remainder
in aid of the chantry in the aforesaid church of S. Nicholas
founded by his master John Syward. Johanna his wife to have
the custody of his children during minority, without rendering
any account or giving security for the same unless she marry
during the minority of his said children. Dated London, 18 July,
A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (146).
Mop, day next before the Feast of S. Pete" ad Vincula [1 Aug.].
ltede (WALTER), "wexchaundeller."--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard in the tomb where Agnes, daughter of Gonnora his wife,
lies buried. His goods to be divided into two parts, whereof he
leaves one to his said wife, and out of his own share he makes
178
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
sion of certain tenements in the parish of S. Martin aforesaid in
trust for sale, the proceeds to be devoted towards a certain chantry
founded in the said church for the souls of William (?) de Oteswych
and others. To his executors he leaves his interest in a certain
debt due from the king to Hugh de Ulseby. To Johanna his wife
the residue of his goods not disposed of. Dated London, Tuesday
next before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July], A.D.
49 Edward III. [A.D. 1375].---A schedule of other legacies attached.
Roll 103 (188).
Atte Legh (EDELESIh, wife of THOMAS, late "stokfishmongere").--
To be buried in the cloister of the collegiate church of S. Lau-
rence near Candelwykstrete. Bequests to the master and chap-
lains of the said church ; the chaplains of the church of S. 5iichael
de Crokedelane, to the high altar of which she leaves her best
tablecloth and towel; to the Abbot and Convent of Abyndon, and
the Priory of Assherugge ; to the church of Eton near Wyndesore,
where she was baptized, for the maintenance of a chantry
therein ; to the work of S. Paul's, the five orders of friars
in London, the inmates of divers hospitals, the Prior and
Convent of the house called "le Charthous" near Smythfeld ;
the lepers at la lo'lce, of S. James's near Westminster, of
S. Giles's, and at Hakeneye ; prisoners in leugate, &c. Three
thousand masses to be sung for the good of her soul within one
month after her decease, and provision made for her funeral,
observance of month's mind, &c. A long cloth of russet to be
purchased for covering her coffin at her funeral, having a fair cross
of white cloth in the middlo; the same to be distributed to the
poor after her funeral. Bequests also of money, goods, and
chattels, comprising sheets, feather bed, matvas, curtains, gowns,
&c., to William Aperdele her kinsman, Roger Goldburgh her
brother, Alice Goldburgh, Matilda her kinswoman, wife of John
Rothyng, and others. Also to the aforesaid William Aperdele she
leaves for life a certain tonement in Thames Street, in the
parishes of S. Michael de Crokedlane and S. Magnus near London
Bridge, of which she had been jointly seised with her husband,
who had illegally devised the same; remainder to Laurence
Wyght of co. Surrey, woolmonger, for life ; remainder to William
his brother for life; remainder to Thomas his brother in tail;
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179
ultimate remainder to pious uses. The tables with trestles, and
the cuppebord with mirrors (cure spe'is), in the hall of the
aforesaid tenement to remain there into whosesoever's hands
the said tenement may come. Certain bequests illegally made
by her late husband, charged on tenements of which they were
jointly seised in the parishes of All Hallows the Great in Thamise-
strete and S. Augustine near le Oldechaunge, in aid of a chantry
in the church of S. /5chael de Crokedelane, she confirms. Dated
London, Tuesday next after the Feast of Translation of S. Thomas
the Martyr [-7 July], A.D. 1375.
A codicil annexed whereby she wills that all her lands, tene-
ments, and rents not disposed of in the parishes of S. Augustine at
S. Paul's Gate, All Hallows at the Hay, and S. Dunstan towards
the Tower, be sold by her executors to Laurence Wight and
others upon payment of two hundred pounds sterling, and upon
their giving security for the maintenance of a chantry in the
collegiate church of S. Laurence aforesaid to the extent of one
hundred pounds. Dated at the house of the testatrix in the
parish of S. hIichael de Crokedelane, 27 July, 49 Edward III.
[A.D. 1375]. Roll 103
Bullok (JOH:), tapicer.- To be buried in the church of
S. Dionisius Bakchirch. Bequests to the said church and divers
orders of friars. His crops and other movable goods at Hallyng,
co. Kent, to be devoted to payment of his debts. To John atte
Dyke, tapicer, and Johanna, wife of the same, he leaves the
reversion of a house, after the decease of Sibil his wife, in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale by certain parishioners of S. Dionisius
aforesaid for pious uses. To William Bullok his brother, and
to Katherine his sister, wife of Giles de Kellesey, for life, the
reversion of lands and tenements in the parishes of S. Mary
de Fenchirch and S. Dionisius aforesaid, after the decease of his
said wife; remainder to pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 20 June, .D. 1375. Roll 103 (190).
Claverynge (RICHARD DE), draper.--To be buried in the church
of S. Christopher at lesto]Jces near Margaret his late wife. To
Dionisia his wife he leaves a certain tenement in Cornhull fo" life ;
1375.
1875.
180
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
remainder to Alice his daughter and Thomas his son in successive
tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Also to his said
daughter and son he leaves the reversion of his leasehold interest
in certain shops and gardens held under the Prior and Convent of
Crichurche, London, after the decease of his wife. The residue of
his goods and chattels, after payment of debts, to be divided into
three parts, whereof one part is for himself, out of which he
makes various bequests to the churches of S. Christopher aforesaid
and S. Benedict de Graschurche, for maintenance of chantries, &c.,
and also to various individuals ; a second part he leaves to his wife ;
and the third to his aforesaid son and daughter in equal portions.
Dated London,Wednesday next before the Feast of S. Bartholomew,
Apostle [24 Aug.], A.D. 1375.
A codicil annexed containing among other things a bequest for
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Benedict de Gms-
chirchestrete for the souls of John his brother and Johanna his
sister. Dated Friday the Feas of S. Bartholomew [24 Aug.] in
the same year. Roll 103 (193).
Biernes (John), Alderman. --To be buried :in the church of
S. Pancras near the tomb of Cristina his wife. Bequests to the
said church and to the rector thereof, charged on his tenement at
le Wate'gate near S. Paul's Wharf, in aid of the collection of rents
appertaining to the three chantries founded in the said church by
William de Causton. His lands, rents, and tenements in the City
of London and suburbs to be sold, and the proceeds, with certain
exceptions, to be placed in a chest under four keys, one to be kept
by the wardens of the mysteries of the Grocers, Mercers, and Drapers
respectively, and one by the Chamberlain of the Guildhall ; the
chest itself to be kept in the Treasury of the Guildhall. 2 The
money therein to be lent in sums no exceeding ten pounds, and
for terms not exceeding a quarter of a year, to such as are in need,
security being taken for the same. John Romesey and Alice, wife
of the same and daughter of the testator, to be seised of a cer-
tain tenement held on trust for the testator, in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldermanbury, for their lives ; remainder to Johanna,
Ward uncertain. ] Chest" is still preserved in the Town
The chest known as "Barnes's I Clerk's office at the Guildhall.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
181
daughter of the said Alice and of Sir Thomas Belhous, Knt., for
life; remainder in trust for sale, and the proceeds to be placed in
the aforesaid chest. A tenement in the parish of S. Pancras to be
likewise sold and the proceeds devoted to the same purpose.
Bequests to each order of mendicant friars in London, to Richard
Odyham, one of his executors, John Drake, and others. Dated
London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Mary Magdalen
[22 July], A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (195).
I$7.
Mitford or Mytford (JOH DE), draper.--To be buried in the
chancel of the church of S. Mary Magdalen in Milkstrete. To
Johanna his wife all his lands and tenements in the City of
London and suburbs for life ; remainder to Juliana his daughter
in tail ; remainder to the rector and parishioners of the church of
S. Mary aforesaid, for the maintenance of chantries for the good
of his soul, the souls of Johanna his wife, John his son, Juliana
his daughter, and others. If this devise be illegal he wills that
the said tenements remain to his right heirs for the same purpose.
Also to his wife his leasehold interest in the manor of Evere,' with
all its stock-, and in a certain tenement in the City and a garden
without Aldrichesgate. Bequests to the Fraternity of S. John the
Baptist of the Guild of Tailors, to various orders of friars, the
church of S. Mary aforesaid and ministers therein, as well as to
various individuals. To ttenry Padyngton he leaves a gvyt)eshey
garnished with silver gilt, and to John, son of the same, seven
silver goddettes Dated London, 31 July, A.D. 1375.
Roll 103 (216).
Padyngton (I-IERY DE).ITo be bulled in the church of
S. Margaret de Fridaystrete. To Juliana his wife all his lands,
rents, and tenements in the City of London for life, except a tene-
ment in the parish of It. Trinity with shops in ttoggenlane,
which he leaves to Katherine, daughter of Johanna at Pitte his
late servant, for life ; remainder to John his son, except a tene-
ment in Wattlyngstrete in the parish of All Hallows de Bredestrete,
the reversion of which, after the decease of his wife, he leaves to
Thomas Neel and Lucy, wife of the same. His wife appointed
guardian of his aforesaid son during minority, without giving
Perhaps Iver, co. Bucks. I Goblets.
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
security at the Guildhall. Bequests to the aforesaid church and
ministers thereof, to various orders of friars, to his servants and
others. His wife to have her entire chamber, with jewels, apparel,
&c. The best part of the residue of his goods not otherwise dis-
posed of he leaves to his wife, a second l'rt to his son, and a
third to Katherine atte Pitte aforesaid. Dated London, 2 August,
A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (217).
Manday qex after" the Feast of S. L&e, Evaqgelist [18 Oct.].
Shirbourne (Jou).--To be buried in the church or churchyard
of the abbey upon Tower Hill called the Abbey of Graces. Be-
quests to the said abbey, the abbot and monks there, and the high
altar and ministers of the church of All Hallows, Berking. To
Agnes his wife shops in la Baille without Newgate in the parish
of S. Martin for life ; remainder to pious and charitable uses.
His leaseholds to be divided equally between his said wife and
Alice his mother for their lives ; remainder to William his brother.
Dated London, 10 August, A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (226).
Bathe (rlLLIAM DE).--TO be buried in the church or church-
yard of S. Brigid the Virgin in Fletestrete. Bequests to the said
church, the rector, ministers, and lights thereof, and provision
made for chantries therein. To Matilda his daughter he leaves a
silver cup weighing about sixteen shillings. To John Elmede
forty shillings, and his girdle fastened with botanet and clasps with
the letters , and "knife hanging thereto. Bequests to various
orders of friars for their prayers; to the work of the churches of
Littelton near Stanys and of S. Brigid aforesaid, and the old and
new work of S. Paul's ; also to the abbess and nuns of Ankerwyk,
and to Matilda his daughter, a nun there. All his arms and
girdles of silver, knives, and silver vessels to be sold to pay his
debts and for pious uses. His tenement in Sholane he leaves to
Alice the Prioress of Ankerwyke near Wyndesore, and convent of
the same, on condition that they maintain a chantry for the good
of his soul, the souls of Cristina his wife and others, and keep th
said tenement in good repair ; and on failing this after due admo-
nition, the said tenement is to go to the Prior and Convent of
Westsmethefeld on the same terms ; and if they should fail to
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183
carry out the conditions imposed, the same is to remain to the
Dean and Chapter of S. Paul's. To the aforesaid Cristina his wife
he leaves a corner tenement at "Fleteblurgge" (sic), with adjacent
wharf, for life ; remainder in trust for sale for the use of the
church of S. Brigid and for the good of his soul. To Matilda his
daughter certain rents issuing from a tenement near the Flete in
the parish of S. Brigid aforesaid for life ; remainder to the nuns of
Ankerwike for clothing, &c. One thousand masses to be said for
the good of his soul within one month after his decease. His
wife to forego all legacies if she claim her dower. Dated London,
10 July, 49 Edward III. [A.D. 1375]. Roll 103 (228).
137.
Syward (JoHn), "peutrer."--To be buried in the same tomb
with Agnes his late wife in the church of S. Martin. To Alice his
wife a moiety of all his tenements in the parish of S. Martin
aforesaid, and in the parish of S. John without the east gate of
Wynchestre, by way of dower, for a term of forty years, after
which his wife is to be dowered afresh up to her third part, and
two thirds of the said tenements are to remain to Roger his son
in tail; remainder to William Syward his brother in tail ; re-
mainder in trust to be given to the poorest and most trustworthy
man to be found in the parish of S. Martin aforesaid for life,
with remainder to the next poorest, and so on. Further bequests
to various orders of friars for two trentals of masses, to Katherine
his sister, William his brother, his apprentices, and others. Dated
London, Friday, 6 September, A.D. 1364. Roll 103 (229).
Monday qex after the Feast of All Saiqts [1 5ov.J.
Chaddesle (RIcHJD DE).--To Margaret orable his servant
he leaves certain shops in the parish of S. Edmund the King and
Martyr in Lumbardestrete for life; remainder to Isabella ]Norable
in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses.
Also to the said Isabella lands, tenements, and rents in the
parishes of All Hallows and S. Mildred in Bredstret in tail ;
remainder to pious uses. His executors to have the custody of
the said Isabella and of her property until she come of age or
marry. Dated London, 11 October, .D. 1375. Roll 103 (244).
1375.
184
ChLENDR OF VILLS
Podyngton (ROGER DE).--To be buried in the chapel of S. John
the Baptist in the church of S. Andrew de Holebourne. To Agnes
his wife his entire brewery with all its appurtenances, together
with shops, &c., in Ho}bourne, for life, without committing waste ;
remainder in trust for John his son during minority. If his said
son die under age the same to be sold for pious uses. Also to his
said son he leaves certain specific chattels. Dated London, Wed-
nesday next before the Feast of Nativity of V. Mary [8 Sept.], A.D.
1375. Roll 103 (248).
Leggi or Leggy (SIMON, son of ToAs, late Mayor of the
City of London').--To be buried in the church of S. Christopher
de Brad6strete near the tomb of Thomas his father. Bequests to
the Friars of S. Mary de Fletestrete and other orders for their
prayers. To John Gille and Thomas Baker his servants he leaves
shops in Lombardstrete in the parish of S. Mary de Wolchirchawe
and elsewhere for life, and after their decease the same are to be
sold, together with the reversions of a tavern called "la Raven"
and of a brewery in the parish of S. Mary aforesaid, to fulfil his
testament, and the residue of the proceeds devoted to the main-
tenance of chantries in the aforesaid church of S. Christopher.
Dated London, 20 August, .D. 1372. Roll 103 (249).
Hanekyn (John), senior.--To be buried at the south door of
the church of H. Trinity within Algate. Bequests to the said
church, the Prior, Canons, &c., of the Monastery of H. Trinity,
the parish clerk of the church of S. Katherine in the churchyd
of the said monastery, the fabric of the priory church of Done-
mowe, co. Essex, the works of London Bridge and S. Paul's Church.
To Richard Randulf, Stephen Randulf, Robert "in the Hoo" his
nephew, Amicia "in the Hoo," Katherine, wife of John ttane-
kyn, junior, fishmonger, and others, he leaves divers sums of
money and household goods, comprising beds, counterpanes,
sheets, and gowns. Also to the aforesaid John Hanekyn, fish-
monger, William Spicer, and others, all his lands, tenements, and
' Thomas Legge (as the name is often
spelt) was twice Mayor, viz., in 1347 and
135t. He was beheaded in 1381 during
the insurrection of War Tyler. An an-
cestor o the Eaxl of Dartmouth,
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185
rents in the City of London and suburbs. Dated London,
13 August, A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (255).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.].
lndeford (LAURENCE DE), Rector of the church of S. Andrew
in Holbourne.--To be buried in the chancel of the said church
before the image of S. Andrew. Bequests to the masters and
scholars of the hall of William de Durham' in augmentation of its
fellows (sociqrum), to the church of S.Andrew for making a window,
to Geoffrey his brother, Emma de Leuton his aunt, and others ;
also to the poor of his parish, and for maintaining the highway in
Holbourne. His house in Weste Smeefeld to be sold for pious
uses. Dated London, Thursday the Vigil of S. Laurence [-10 Aug.],
a.D. 1375. Roll 103 (281).
Stodeye (WLLLIAM), vintner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Martin in the Vintry. An inventory to be made of all his
movables at home and abroad within one month after his decease.
One third of the same he leaves to Isabella his wife, another third
to Elianora his daughter and his child en ventre sa mre in
equal portions, and of the residue he makes various bequests to
the church of S. Martin aforesaid, the church of Stodeye, co.
Norfolk, the churches of S. John de Walbrok and All Hallows the
Great in the Ropery, to each order of mendicant friars, and other
pious and charitable uses. Certain tenements to be sold within
three months after his decease and the proceeds devoted to the
good of his soul. Dated London, the Feast of S. Bartholomew
[24 Aug.], 49 Edward III. [.D. 1375]. Roll 103 (282).
Moqday next offer the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jan.].
Longe (RO6ER), vintner.- To be buried in the church of
S. James near Garlekhithe. Bequests to the said church, the
churches of S. Martin in the Vintry and S. Paul, the orders of
friars in London, various hospitals, the convents of Haliwell,
Clerkenwell, Kelbourne, Chesthunt, and Stratford, and the
MSnoresses without Algate. To Thomas and William his sons,
and John his bastard son, certain sums of money ; remainder, in
Now known as University College, Oxford, ee note, Part I. p. 316.
1375-6.
1375-6.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS
case of their decease under age, in trust for pious uses for the
good of his soul, the souls of Lucy his wife and others. Among
other bequests are the following :--To John Tylney his apprentice
he gives twenty pounds, a silver tastour, a coverlit and tester of
Norfolk worked with deliohyqzs. To Maud Beccote for her mar-
riage twenty pounds, a piece of silver with covercle, a qnantel of
8aqzguyqz furred with calabre, a coverlyt with tester of red, three
curteyqz8 of worsted and two pairs of sheets (lynceux), and if she
be ezceite in the opinion of his executors, he leaves twenty
marks to the uterine child. To Nicholas his valet of the kitchen
(vadlet de la cousyqze) four pounds, a black coat of zvorstede, a dublet,
and two pairs of shoes (chauces). To Rose Whyteman his servant
forty shillings, a piece of coloured cloth for a coat, a piece of
blanket for a corset, and a piece of linen for two chemises. To
other servants he leaves measures of wheat and barley and a num-
ber of sheep ; and to Sir John his chaplain forty shillings and his
oorthos. Certain quitrents of tenements at la More in the parish
of S. Gyles without Crepulgate he leaves to his sons and their
heirs ; remainder in trust for sale for the maintenance of chantries
in the said parish church, for which he also makes other provision.
Bequests to the church of Mepeham and poor parishioners of the
same. Three thousand masses to be sung with all haste possible
for the good of his soul. Dated Saturday, the Feast of S. Michael,
Archangel [-29 Sept.], A.D. 1375. Roll 103 (306).
ANNO 50 EDWARD III.
Monday 9zext after F. of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas [-7 March].
ttale (HE'RY), fishmonger.--To be buried in the chancel of
the church of S. Magnus. Bequests to the high altar (azdentico
altari) and ministers of the said church, the light of the H. Cross
and the light of le Trendle t therein, the indulgence of S. Paul's, the
Prior of Bermondeseye, &c. To John Wade and John Clay-
don his apprentices he leaves cups of silver and of mazer and
A t'endle or trindle was a taper
consisting of a long thin coil of wax.
They were expressly forbidden by the
"Injunctions" of Edward VI. :--" Also,
that they shall take away, utterly ex-
tinct and destroy all shrines, covering
of shrines, all tables, candlesticks,
tqindles, or rolls of wax, &c." (Wilkins's
' Concilia,' iv. 7).
Indulgences were frequently granted
for the rebuilding or repair of 8. Paul's
Cathe4ral.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
189
de Eynesford, John de Worstede, Andrew de Seinthomers, Gyles
de 5Tormandie, John Wilcok, living near Aleinsmore, Richard
"with the noose," living at ladle, and many others, he leaves
divers sums of money. Dated London, 31 May, A.D. 1368.
Roll 104 (40).
tterlawe (JOhn).---To be buried in the church of S. Benedict
de Grascherchestrete in the tomb where lies the body of Isabella
his late wife. His funeral expenses not to exceed seven pounds.
The residue of his goods to be divided into two parts, whereof one
he leaves to Agnes his wife by way of dower ; of the other part
he makes bequests to the aforesaid church and ministers thereof,
and to a chantry priest therein for the good of his soul, the souls
of Peter his father, Amicia his mother, and others ; also to divers
orders of friars in London, the churches of" Pappay," All Hallows
near London Wall, S. Paul, and S. Antony near Fyncheslane, the
poor in various hospitals, the lazars near London, the work of the
new chapel in the churchyard near Westsmethefeld, the monks at
Estsmethefeld near the Tower, the work of the church of S. Kathe-
rine near the Tower, the master and brethren of the house of
S. Thomas de Acres, the poor women and widows living in
Lymstrete, to Friar John Ingram, a recluse at Swannesnest near
the Tower, &c. Desires that some one should make a pilgrimage
to Rome, and there remain for a period of forty days (per uqam
quadragesimam), at his expense. To the rector and church-
wardens of the church of S. Benedict de Graschurche he leaves
certain rents for the maintenance of a lamp and repair of the
chapel of S. Mary in the said church. To Agnes his wife he
leaves the tenement wherein he dwelt in the parish of
S. Benedict aforesaid for life ; remainder to the rector and church-
wardens aforesaid, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in
the said parish church ; remainder, in case of default, to the
Prior and Convent of the new Hospital of S. Mary without
Bisshopesgate. Further bequests to the Fraternity of Salve
Reg-gna in the church of S. Benedict aforesaid, to the box of
the Fraternity of Brewers, and to Stephen le Chaundeler, John
Steven atte Crouche, William, John, and Richard Herlawe, and
others, comprising sums of money, clothes, and silrer plate.
1376.
1376.
192
CALENDAR OF WILLS}
Ydonea, wife of the same ; a similar portion he leaves to John
Phillepot and Margaret, wife of the same ; a third to Henry
Vannere and Margery, wife of the same, and the remaining fourth
part to Johanna his daughter. Dated London, 22 March, A.D.
1375. Roll 104 (123).
Monday ex after the Feast of All Saints [1 Nov.].
Lyndeseye (GILBERT), tiler. To be buried in the church of
S. Sepulchre without Neugate, Bequests to the said church and
ministers therein, as well as for the purchase of spices, wine and
ale wherewith to regale his neighbours on the day of his funeral,
and for ale to be drunk at his Diige. To Thomas his son he
leaves his Tylhous with all tiles and utensils thereto appertaining,
as well as all his servants who are tilers. To Sir William Stoteo
ville, perpetual vicar of the church aforesaid, and certain others,
he leaves his tenements at the corner of Chykenlane in the said
parish of S. Sepulchre, so that they provide for Alice his wife
as long as she may live. To Roger Bure a goun furred with
otur; to Nicholas Campayn a cloak lined with bleu and grene,
and a Pylche of Bu'e; 3 and to Johanna, wife of his aforesaid
son, a piece of linen cloth and the pair of sheets in which
he shall have died. Dated 21 September, A.D. 1376.
Roll 104 (134).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Stanton (ALICE, late wife of JOH DE, K]:lt.).-Wo be buried in
All Saints' Chapel in the parish churchyard of Reynham. Bequests
to the said church, the Abbot and Convent of Lesnes, the orders
of friars in London, and in aid of the chapel aforesaid, charged on
his tenement in the parish of S. Dunstan near the Tower. To
Isabella his daughter, Johanna de Septuant, and various servants
he leaves sums of money or chattels. Dated London, in the parish
, Served the office of Sheriff with
Brembre in 1372. They were of the
same political party, and supported the
freemen fishmongers against the party
of John de Northampton. For further
information see notes to his will en-
rolled nfa, Roll 118 (30).
A fur, or garment with the hair on
(Lat. l)ellicium). The term is used by
Chaucer for a warm wrapper. Caxton
says in the ' Book of Travellers,' "me
fyndeth furres of beue's, of lombes
lRlches of hares and of conyes."
Probably for beu'e, beaver.
194
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1376-7.
in the parishes of S. Mary Mountenhaut, S. Nicholas Coldabbeye,
and S. Mary Somerset ; remainder to the aforesaid Dean and
Chapter. The other moiety of the same he leaves to William his
son in tail. To Alice his daughter an annual rent of four marks
until the sum of twenty marks be paid, besides other bequests.
His wife to have charge of his said son and daughter during
minority without rendering any account. Bequests to his servants
and others of money and clothes. Dated London, 23 February,
A.D. 1375. Roll 105 (8).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Trente (PETER), "Botelmakere." To be buried in the church
of S. Thomas de Acon or in S. Paul's churchyard. Bequests to
the church of S. Mary de Colcherche and ministers thereof, the
Friars of S. Mary de Fletstrete and others for masses, &c., for the
good of the souls of William his father, Agnes his mother, Alice
his former wife, William de Trente, and others, and to the old
work of S. Paul's. Desires to be buried without a coffin (s/he
cista), and leaves instructions for disposal of tapers after his
funeral. To Deonisia his daughter ten pounds. To Margaret his
wife certain rents in the parish of S. James de Garlekhethe for
life; remainder to pious uses. Dated London, 7 April, A.D. 1375.
Roll 105 (16).
1377.
Monday qzezt after the Feast of S. ]larl, Evarngelist [25 April].
Seintpol 1 (hLRm DE)," Contesse de Pembroc, dame de Weiseford
et de Montignac." -- To be buried in the church of Sisters
linoresses at Deneye, e her corpse being clothed in the habit of that
order. The debts of Aymer de Valence, late Earl of Pembroc, her
husband, to be discharged. Bequests to the Abbess and Sisters of
Deneye; to Emma de Biauchamp, Abbess of Brusierd, a and house
of the same, the Sisters Minoresses of London, the Provincial Priors
of the Carmelite and Augustinian Friars, the Carthusian Friars of
Henton 4 and of three other houses of the same order in Eng-
land. To the Abbot and Convent of Westminster, for the main-
tenance of a chantry priest in the chapel near the tomb of her
i Relict of Aylmer de Valence, Earl | Co. Cambridge. Part I. p. 637 n.
of Pembroke, and daughter of Guy de i Brusyrd, co. Suffolk.
Chastilioun, Earl of St. Paul. Co. Somerset.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 195
husband, she leaves a sum of money; also a gold cross with gold
stand set with emeralds which Villiam de Yalence had brought
from the Holy Land, two images, one of S. Peter and the other
of S. Andrew, a gold chalice, and two tapestries of her husband's
arms. Bequests also to the scholars in her hall at Cambridge, I and
the work of the church of the Cistercian Abbey of Graces
near the Tower of London, To the lord the King she leaves
a ring of precious stones as a memento of her, hoping that he
will assist her poor house of Deneye. To Sir Simon [Sudbury],
Archbishop of Canterbury, a piece of the true cross set in gold
with pearls and precious stones; and to the church of S. Paul
in London one of her gold chalices and a silver-gilt image of
S. Paul. To the King of France she leaves a sword qui est sanz
l)ote; and to the Queen of France a silver-gilt image of S. John,
a relic, being the finger (le doi)of S. John, and also a Book of
ttours which once belonged to the Queen of Scots. Her wishes
as set out in certain schedules under her seal and locked up are
to be carried out by her executors, tier goods and chattels on
her several manors are to be distributed among the poor of the
neighbourhood. Further bequests to divers religious orders in
England, among them being that of a gold chalice and image
of S. Louis of France to the high altar of the Friars Minors ;
also to the hospitals of Melton near Gravesend and Biggyng in
Anesty, 2 to the Prior of Latton, 3 and to Aymar Dassell her nephew.
Every religious house, abbey, or priory into which she had
been received is to have some relic, image, or vestment as a
memento of her, and such letters from their respective chapters
as can be found. To her confessor she leaves twenty marks
and her small breviary which the Queen gave to her. Her
executors air to enjoy her hostel in the parish of S. Martin
near Ludgate in the XVard of Nicholas de Farindon for the space
of two years, and then to sell the same in execution of her last
will. Dated at her manor of Braxstede, co. Essex, 20 February,
a.D. 1376.
A codicil follows, whereby she leaves divers sums of money
x She was the foundress of Pembroke It is curious that this ward should
College in the University of Cmbridge. still be associated with the name of
"- Co. tIerts, one who disposed of all his rights to the
Or Lcton, co, Essex. aldermanry forty years before.
o2
1377.
196
CALEIDAR OF WILLS
1377.
to Friar William Morin, her confessor and Master in Divinity,
Sir Arnald Pynkeney, Sir John de Shaftebery, her servants, and
others. Dated at her manor of Braxstede, 13 March, A.D. 1376.
Roll 105 (21).
letigrew (RICHARD), "isroonger."--To be buried in the church
of S. Benedict Shorhog. Bequests to the said church, and pro-
sion roade for chantries therein ; also to Sir Richard Vyncent
the rector and the churchwardens of the same an annual rent,
charged upon shops in the parish of S. Benedict aforesaid, to the
use of the said church, which shops, so charged, he leaves to
Johanna his wife for life ; remainder to Idonya his daughter in
tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Bequests to his
servant and apprentice. Dated London, 5 March, A.D. 1376.
Roll
Monday the Mo''ow of H. T'inity [24 MayJ.
Benyngton (JOHN DE), draper.--To be buried in the church of
S. Nicholas Coldeabbey. Bequests to the said church and ministers
thereof; also for chantries for the good of his soul, the souls of
Thomas Holbech, Katherine, wife of the saroe, and others. To
Alice his wife he leaves his entire chamber with beds, sheets, and
1 In Part I. of this Calendar (p. 413)
a note was inserted to the will of a
Benedict de Shorne to the effect that a
fishmonger of that name was supposed
to have given rise to the quaint title of
S. 13ennet "Shorhog," the name of a
parish church in the City which was
also known as "S. Osith." This was
,Stow's explanation, who conceived that
"Shorne," the earliest name by which
the church was known, was but a cor-
ruption of "Shorehog." Riley objected
to attributing the name of the church
to one who lived thirty or forty years
fter the church was thus known, and
suggested that it probably took its
name from the fact of hogs wallowing
in the "shores" or ditches in its vicinity,
which discharged themselves into the
Vall-brook (' Memorials,' Introd. p. xix).
On the other hand, Mr. Loftie has re-
cently pointed out the existence of a
"Willelmus Serehog" who lived in the
vicinity of the church of S. Osith as
early as the beginning of the twelfth
century. Whether the church was
called after a man of the name of
"Serehog" or "Shorhog," and whether
"Shorne" be a corruption of the name,
may be open to doubt; but as to the
meaning of "Serehog" or "Shorhog,"
and its improbable connexion with hogs
wallowing in "shores," all uncertainty
is set at rest by a suggestion made by
Mr. J. A. Kingdon, a member of the
Court of the Grocers' Company, to
whom the public are indebted for a
photographic facsimile of the earliest
minute-book belonging to that company.
He points out that the name has no
connexion with hogs in the sense of
swine, but rather is to be referred to the
north-country term "hog," "hogget," or
"hoggerel," by which a ram or tup is
known after being weaned, the same
animal, if castrated, being called a
"wether hog.'" Aftershearing, probably
when a year and a half or two years old,
it is called a "sheahog" or "shearling."
It is curious to note that the property
devised by the Benedict de Shorne just
mentioned was situate in the parish
most addicted to the wool trade-
S. lary de ll)lcherchehawe.
COURT OF HUSTLTG, LONDON.
197
other appurtenances, also his vessels of brass and tin, his mazer
and silver cups, together with a moiety of all his goods and
chattels by way of dower. Further bequests of money to
Nicholaa. his sister, Simon Benyngton, "upholder, '' of Cornhull,
John Seles, John Tours, draper, and others, as well as to
divers religious orders in London, and to the hermit shut up
near the church of S. Laurence in Old Jewry. The reversion of
certain tenements situate in the parish of S. Mary Aldermanbury,
which come into possession on the decease of Sarah, wife of Thomas
de Basyngstok, he directs to be sold and the proceeds devoted to
pious and charitable uses. Dated London, Tuesday next after the
Feast of Pentecost [-17 May], h.D. 1377. Roll 105 (48).
1377.
ANNO 1 RICHARD II.
Monday ext after" the Feast of S. Lug, Evangelist [18 Oct.J.
Schelley (Tos).--To be buried in the church of S. Thomas
de Acon near the Conduit. The reversion of certain tenements
and rents held by Matilda, relict of Stephen Cavendisch, late
draper, for life, he leaves to William Rule, draper, together with
the reversion of certain others held by John Foxcote for life.
Dated London, 3 September, 1 Richard II. [-A.D. 1377].
Roll 106 (31).
Monday the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30
(untebrigge (JOH: DE), fishmonger.--To be buried in S. Mary's
Chapel of Crichiche H. Trinity, where John his son, Elizabet
and Agnes his former wives lie buried. To the Prior and Convent
of H. Trinity certain tenements and reversions in the parishes of
S. Laurence near Candelwyestrete, S. Giles without Crepulgate,
and S. Katherine within Algate. To Katherine his wife the
reversion of a tenement called "Bacunysyn" in the parish
of S. Sepulchre without Neugate for life ; remainder to the Abbot
and Convent of Burton, co. Stafford. To William Kelhull, fish-
monger, and Agnes, wife of the same, he leaves a certain tenement
with great gate and cellar, situate in the parish of S. Nicholas atte
Upholsterer or second-hand dealer, I Burton-upon-Trent, where there was
Fr.friTTier. ee lart I. p. 1, note 1. I an abbey of the Benedictine Order.
198
CALENDAR OF LLS)
1377.
Coldeabbey, for their lives ; remainder to William, son of Thomas
Conners, in tail. In the event of the said William dying without
issue, all the property left to him is to be divided equally between
the Abbot and Convent of Westminster, the Prior and Convent of
H. Trinity, and the Prior and Convent of S. Mary de Overe in
Suthwerk. Also to the last-mentioned prior and convent he
leaves a shop in the Goldsmithery of London in the parish of
S. Matthew in Fridaystrete for observance of his obit. To Sir
Richard de Kyngeston, rector of the church of Burghasch, a gilt
cup with covercle to match. To John Kyngeston and other his
apprentices he leaves sums of money, and to his chaplain a Legend
of the Saints called the ' Golden Legend.' To his aforesaid wife
two beds called "Feder bedisse "; and to the aforesaid rector
of Burghasch and John de Kyngeston his house at Yermys-
mouth? Dated Saturday the Vigil of S. Laurence [10 Aug.],
.D. 1376. Roll 106 (67).
Monday qzext after the Feast of S. Lucia, Vg,giq [13 Dec.].
tures (ADAM), called "Canoun."---To be buried near Hawisia
his late wife in the church of S. Mary atte Hull. Bequests to
the said church and ministers therof, the church of S. ]Ticholas
Hacoun, the five orders of friars in the City of London and
suburbs, the prisoners in Neugate, the fabric of London Bridge ;
also to Alice his daughter, Cristina, daughter of the same, Alice
his sister, Alice, wife of John Beingio, and others. To Johanna
his wife he leaves a tenement and his leasehold interest in the
parishes of S. Andrew Huberd near Estchep and S. Margaret
Patyns for life; remainder in trust for sale for the good of his
soul. Dated London, 15 May, A.D. 1376. Roll 106 (71).
Monday qext after" the Feast of S. Hila'y [13 Jaz.].
Groom (RIctlARD), " curreour."---To be buried in the church
of S. Giles without Crepulgate in the same tomb with Estrilda
his late wife. Bequests to the said church and ministers therein ;
also for maintenance of the light upon the great beam, the light
of H. Trinity, and the lights of S. Mary and S. Katherine therein.
Convers (?). [ Yarmouth.
Co. Sussex.
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parish of S. Michael, to hold in fee. Dated London, 22 February,
1 Richard II. ]-A.D. 1377-81.
Dunstan Harcherug put his claim upon the above testament, as
appears at the ttusting for Pleas of Land held ou )[onday next after
the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgin [5 Feb.], 2 Richard II. [A.).
1378-9].1
Roll 106 (128).
Monday the Feast of S. Pet'oilla, T'q'gin [31 May].
Frowyk (HENRY), senior.--To be buried in the church of the
Hospital of S. Mary de Elsynggespitell within Crepulgate. To
John the Prior and Convent. of the Carthusian house near Smeth-
feld certain tenements in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate.
To Sir Robert de Braycote the Prior and Convent of Elsyngge-
spitell aforesaid an annual rent issuing from a tenement called by
some "la Redebrewehous," and by others "la Rededore," and from
other tenements situate in the lane called " Sefhodlane, ''2 and
elsewhere in the parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry ; also from a
tenement at the corner of the King's road of la Eldechauqge, and
fl'om others in the parishes of S. Sepulchre without :Neugate and
S. Martin within Ludgate, for the maintenance of a chantry priest.
To Henry his grandson (filiolo meo), son of Thomas hisson, certain
annual rents issuing from a tenement called "le Cage" in the
parish of S. Michael de Bassyeshawe and houses in the street
called "la Barbycanstret," near the hostel of the Earl of
Suffolk, in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate. Dated
London, Monday the morrow of S. Alphege, Bishop [19 April],
.D. 1377. Roll 106 (142).
1378.
ANN0 2 RICHARD II.
Mop, day qext after" the Feast of S. Jaes, Apostle [25 JdyJ.
Dachet (JoHn).--To be buried in the church of the Preach-
Hust. Roll (Pleas of Land series)
1o. CI., where the said Dunstan claims
the property here devised in reversion,
as having been long since granted to
him by deed of the testator, by reason
of which the tenements were attorned to
the clainnt.
Otherwise called " Seuenhodelane,"
"Seuehodeslane," &c., difficult to iden-
tify at the present day.
a "On the west side of the Red
Cross is a street called the Barbican ......
this burgh-kenning, by the name of the
blanor of Base court, was given by Ed-
ward IIL to Robert Ufford, Earl of
Suffolk, and was lately appertaining to
Peregrine Bart.ie, Lord Willoughby of
Ersby" (Stow's ' Survey," Thoms's ed.,
1876, p. 113).
178.
1378-9.
202
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
ing Friars. 1 To Johanna Katewaye, whom she places in charge of
Hugh de Ware, fishmonger, she leaves her tenement in the lane
called "Petreslane," near Pouleswharf, in tail ; remainder to
Robert her son in tail ; remainder to Alice Peters to dispose of
for the good of her soul Also to her aforesaid son a white bed
embroidered with hounds ' (cure leporariis), with tester and half
canopy (cure tester et demi silur) ; another bed of double vorstede
with blantz, sheets, canevas, matraces, &c. ; also a dosser for
the hall with heads called "ladihevedes" worked in tapestry;
dishes of peautq'er, and four large chargeours. To the aforesaid
Johanna bequests of similar chattels, and to the aforesaid Hugh
a silver cup called " chalicecoppe" with silver covercle. The
residue of her goods to be at the disposal of the aforesaid Alice
Peters and John de Fordham, clerk. Dated London, Sunday
next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July], A.D. 1375.
Roll 107 (22).
londay qext before the Feast of SS. Simoqz aqzd Jude [28 Oct.].
Flete (Jor), "goldbetere."---To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard. Bequests to the old fabric of S. Paul's Church, the beam
light in the church of S. Peter in Chepe, the belfry of S. John
" Sucre, TM &c. To Johanna his wife he leaves certain rents in
Godmaalane, parish of S. Vedast, for life ; remainder to John and
Thomas his sons in successive tail. William Hapir, "goldbetere,"
to have all his implements of handicraft for the sum of six marks.
His tenement near le Flete in the parish of S. Brigid in Fletestret
to be sold and the proceeds divided equally among his daughters.
Dated London, 13 February, n.D. 1377. Roll 107 (58).
Monday qzext after tIte Feast of S. Agatha, Virgi% [5 Feb.].
lurtlaey (RALr) de Halstede.--To be buried in the chapel
Dominicans or Black Friars.
" If this be the notorious mistress of
the late King Edward III. and wife of
Sir William de Windsor, the confiden-
tial trust here reposed in her by the
testatrix is remarkable. Stow records
how, anno 48 Edward III., as Lady of
the Sun, she rode from the Tower,
through Cheap, ccompanied by many
lords and ladies, every lady leading a
horse by the bridle, till they came into
West Smithfield, where a tournament
was held, lasting seven days. She ac-
quired considerable real estate in the
City, her name frequently occurring in
deeds enrolled in the Court of Husting.
History has scarcely done her justice.
See Yotes and Queries, 7th S. vii. 449.
Strictly speaking, harriers.
2.e., Zachary.
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203
lately erected by him in the churchyard of the Hospital of
S. Thomas the Martyr in Southwerk. Bequests to the said hospital,
to the poor prisoners of lee Ma'eschalesy and of the K_ing's Bench,
the prisoners in Igeugate, and the five orders of friars in London;
to Sir John Wyndman, chaplain of the parish [church] of S. Dun-
stan Est, and others. To John his son he leaves all his lands and
tenements in London in tail ; remainder to Edmund Halstede his
-kinsman for life ; remainder over. To Margery his daughter twenty
marks sterling. Also to his said son and daughter all his house-
hold goods and chattels, with the exception of two beds which he
leaves to John Broune. Dated at Southwerk, 23 December, A.D.
1378. Roll 107 (87).
Monday the Feast of SS. Perpetua and Felcitas
loter&ale (rALTER), woodmonger. -- To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Andrew near Castle Bernard (sic), near the tomb
of Agnes his late wife. Bequests to the church of S. Andrew
aforesaid and ministers therein, and directions for funerals,
observance of obit, &c. Bequests also to the lights of the
Fraternity of S. Erkenwald, the Fraternity of S. Anne, divers
orders of friars, &c. A chantry priest to be appointed in the
aforesaid church immediately after his decease for the good of his
soul, the souls of Agnes and Johanna his wives, and others. To
John and William his sons, and Johanna his daughter, respectively,
he leaves the sum of ten marks. Agnes his wife appointed
guardian of the same, and her husband is to give security before
the Chamberlain at the Guildhall for their portions in the event
of her marrying again, which if he refuses to do the said children
and their property are to be placed under the care of John
Asshlee. Also to his said wife he leaves a tenement and wharf
for life ; remainder in trust for sale. Dated London, Friday next
after the Feast of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March], A.D. 1378.
Roll 107 (96).
lenwary-a (JohN), tailor.-- To be buried in the church of
S. Mary de Aldermariecherche. Bequests to the said church and
ministers therein. To Isabella his wife he leaves all his utensils
belonging to his hall, pantry, butlery, and kitchen ; and all his
lands and tenements in the parish of S. Dunstan in the Ward of
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207
same parish and to the Chamberlain of the Guildhall for the time
being and their successors under the same conditions. Dated
London, at his dwelling-house without Aldrichesgate in the parish
of S. Botolph aforesaid, 8 June, A.D. 1377. Roll 108 (4).
1379.
Croydon (JoHn), fishmonger.--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Sepulchre without Newegate in the tomb with Margery his
late wife. Bequests to the church and ministers of the same, and
for taking down the old wooden cross in the north part of the
churchyard if the parishioners will set up a new one of stone in its
place. To Thomas Croydon his brother, a friar of the Augus-
tinian Order, he leaves a mazer cup called "God morwe," holding
one gallon ; after his death the same to go to the house of that order.
Bequests to divers other orders of friars in London, to the work of
the Hospital of S. Mary de Bedelem without Bysshopesgate that his
name may be entered in its book to be had in remembrance, and to
prisoners in Newegate, lazars, &c. To Elena his wife, in addition
to the goods he received with her, he leaves three of his best beds,
namely, a bed worked with dolphins in tapestry, a bed of oq:f-
folk and a bed of Wuq'stede'- dyed and worked with figures, together
with their appurtenances, two best feather beds with best bolsteris,
a cuppeborde called "vesseller," three small cups of the measure
of one pinty, a table with trestles, three chandeliers, and other
household goods. His wife to have the custody of Elena his
daughter and of her property, she giving security at the Chamber
of the Guildhall. Also to his said wife and daughter he leaves a
shop in Bruggestrete in the parish of S. Magnus, and his lease-
hold interest in tenements held under the Prior and Convont of
Merton in Southwerk beyond London Bridge in the parish of
S. George. Dated London, 10 April, A.D. 1378. Roll 108 (7).
Monday the Feast of S. James, .dpostle [25 July].
(ADAM), surgeon.--To be buried in the place appointed
Norfolk generally, and more espe-
cially Norwich, was famous for weaving
stuffs for costly household furniture.
Sir John Cobham in 1394 bequeathed
"a bed of Norwich stuff embroidered
with butterflies."
-Worsted, co. Norfolk, by a new
method of its own for carding wool with
combs of iron well heated, and then
twisting the thread harder than usual
in the spinning, enabled weavers to
produce a woollen stuff of peculiar
quality, to which the name itself of
"worsted" was givcn (Rock's ' Textile
Fabrics,' p. 65).
139.
P08 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
by him in the monastery of S. Alban. Bequests to the new work
of S. Paul's, to the Abbey of S. Alban for a pittance, the church
of S. Alphege within Crepulgate, and divers orders of friars in
London. To Sir William Stodeleye he leaves a girdle with
pouch and knife, which the Duke of Lancaster gave him.
Directions as to burning of tapers at his funeral and their subse-
quent disposal. To Juliana his wife he leaves a certain tenement
in the parish of All Hallows called "le Mechele '' for life ;
remainder to the Abbey of S. Alban on condition that his obit
be observed as directed. Also to his said wife shops in la Rol)erye
near a tenement called "le hood on the hoop" in the aforesaid
parish for life; remainder to Abbess and Convent of the Minoresses
of S. Clare without Algate ; also the reversion for life of a tene-
ment upon Cornhull after the decease of William his brother and
of Johanna, wife of the same; remainder to house of the Salutation
of the Mother of God of the Carthusian Order near London. To
William Bowyer his son and to Lora, wife of the same, a certain
tenement in the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhull in tail ;
remainder to the aforesaid house of the Salutation. To the Prior
and Convent of the church of S. Bartholomew de Westsmythefeld
the reversions of certain tenements and rents in the parishes of
S. Andrew de Holbourn, S. Mildred, S. Edmund the King in
Lumbardestrete, and All Hallows the Great in the Ropery.
Pecuniary bequests to the wife and children of Simon his
brother, to Friar Thomas, son of his brother William, Cristina
Harpesfeld, to his servants and others. Dated London, 27 April,
A.D. 1379. Roll 108 (13).
Spark (VILLIAM).--TO be buried under the altar of S. licholas
in the church of S. Mary le Bow. Bequests to the said church, to
ministers and the Fraternity of S. Mary therein ; also to divers
orders of fl'iars in London, and to the canons of Neuwerk 3 near
Gildeford. To William his son all his tenements uln Cornhull
in tail ; remainder to pious uses for the good of his soul, the souls
of Margery his wife and others ; also a moiety of all his vessels
Co. Herts. [ Aldebury in the manor and parish
Generally known as All Hallows l of Sende, afterwards called Newark,
"upon the Cellar" (or Cellars) or "the ] New Place, or De Novo locojuta Guild-
Less." ] ford.
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209
of silver. Pecuniary bequests to Robert son of Matilda de Flete,
his bastard son, to Alice de Plukkele his servant, and others.
Dated London, Friday the Feast of S. George, Martyr [-23 April],
A.D. 1361.
Whereupon the counterfeit and forged will which Andrew Smyth,
"pyebaker," had delivered to William Cheyne, :Recorder, and Henry
Perot, Common Clerk, in the Chamber of the Guildhall, on Thursday
next after the Feast of the Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.J, anno
2 Richard II. [A.). 1378-9], in order to stay the enrolment of the
above true will, was by order of the Court publicly cancelled and
annulled, and the aforesaid Andrew fined one mark.
Roll 108
ttaket (AD0, "bowyere."--To Margery his wife a moiety of all
his tenements and quitrents situate near Bowyerrowe in the parish
of S. Martin within Ludgate, also near Eldeneslane and Seinte-
brideslane in the parish of S. Brigid, by way of dower ; the other
moiety going to William his son in tail, with ultimate remainder
in trust for sale, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses for the
good of his soul. Bequests to the chaplain for the time being
serving the Fraternity of S. Mary in the church of S. Martin
aforesaid, and to the keepers of the lamp before the Holy Cross in
the same. Dated London, 26 July, A.D. 1378. Roll 108 (16).
1379.
londay qext before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [-28 Oct.].
Gatesby (WILLIAM).--To be buried in the church of All Hallows
Stanyng with his feet towards the font. Bequests to the high altar
and rood light in the said church, the lights also of S. Nicholas and
S. Katherine in the same, the Fraternity of S. Katherine near the
Tower, the Fraternity of All Hallows, London Wall, and the Fra-
ternity of S. Mary de Crichirche. To William and John his sons
he leaves sums of money. Sarah his wife appointed guardian of
his said sons. Also to the said John he leaves for life, with the
assent of his wife, a certain tenement in the parish of All Hallows
which they had acquired from the executors of John Aldreton ;
remainder to the wardens of the Fraternity of All Saints in the
church of Stanyng (in ecclesia de Stanyng) aforesaid. Dated
London, 29 September, .D. 1378. Roll 108 (42).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Leoard, Abbot [6 Nov.].
Barton (BEATRIX, relict of Jom DE, late vintner).--To
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within Crepulgate, which he and Alice his wife acquired from John
Cavendissh, " draper," to them and the heirs and assigns of the
testator, is to be sold after the decease of his said wife, and sixty
shillings of the proceeds divided among the children of John
Batour, and the residue devoted to pious uses. Dated London,
I August, A.D. 1375. Roll 108 (48).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30
Burgh (TOMAS).---To be buried in S. Mary's Chapel within
the close of the Hospital of S. Thomas the Martyr in Suthwerk.
Bequests to the said hospital. To Agnes his daughter the rever-
sion of a gold ring with a dyamant and a large mazer, and also of
certain lands, tenements, rents, and services at Bilyagesgate in
the parish of S. Mary at Hull, after the decease of Isabella his
wife, to hold the same in tail, with remainder in trust for pious
uses within the aforesaid chapel. Dated in his chamber within
the close of the hospital aforesaid, Tuesday next after the Feast
of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June], A.D. 1379. Roll 108 (52).
Monday qext before the Feast orS. Valentze [14 Feb.].
lqichole (FRNK).--Is about to take a long journey and so
makes his will. Immediately on hearing of his decease those who
stand seised of his property in the City of London and suburbs,
as also in the vill of Suthwerk and the counties of Middlesex and
Essex, are to convey the same to his heirs (if any) to hold in fee
tail ; remainder to Thomas Vynent and Paul Gisors, son of Peter
Spicer, his kinsmen, as joint tenants in tail, with remainders over.
Dated London, Friday the Feast of S. Martin in Yeme [11 Nov.],
A.D. 1379. Roll 108 (70).
Lovel (WILLIAM), called " Whatelee," cordwainer, who was
admitted into the freedom of the City of London and sworn
temp. Simon Franceys, Mayor, and Thomas Maryns, Chamberlain
of the City, and is entered in the Green Book of Redemptions
of Freedoms and Apprentices, viz., Friday next after the Feast
of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct., 17 Edward III. [.D. 13432.
--Bequests to the church of S. Peter in Westchepe. His
leasehold interest in certain lands and tenements in the parishes
r
1379.
1379-80.
1579-80.
.912 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of S. Peter aforesaid and S. Margaret Moysi in Fridaystret he
leaves to his executors, subject to an annual charge in aid of a
chantry founded in the church of S. Peter aforesaid for the soul
of Simon de Parys, and to the payment of certain pecuniary
bequests to Friar Richard Lovel his brother, Master |Dionisius
Lopham, Henry Perot, and others. To Cecilia his daughter
he also leaves lands and tenements in the aforesaid parish of
S. Peter, held for a term under the Abbot and Convent of
Westminster ; remainder to his executors ; remainder to the
wardens of his craft in Chepe for the time being. To the Hospital
of S. Bartholomew near Smethefeld lands and tenements in
Watlingstret in the parish of S. Augustine at S. Paul's Gate,
charged with an annual payment of six shillings and eightpence
to the Mayors or Wardens of the City of London, and of thirty
shillings to two brethren of the said hospital perpetually to cele-
brate for the good of his soul, the souls of Stephen his father,
Matilda his mother, Agnes his wife, and others. Dated London,
Monday, 12 December, A.D. 1379. Roll 108 (72).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter iq Cathedr5 [22 Feb.].
Cornerthe (ToMAs DE), mercer.---To be buried in the church
of S. Mildred in Bredestrete. His goods and chattels in silver and
gold, merchandise, and the profits of his share of Chastelec (sic)
to be divided into three parts, whereof one part is to be de-
voted to the good of his soul, a second part to go to Elena his wife
by way of dower, and a third part to Thomas and Isabella his
children in equal portions. Also to his said wife he leaves all his
tablecloths and household utensils, together with his (sic) entire
chamber, except his personal apparel. Out of his own portion
of goods he makes divers bequests to the aforesaid church of
S. Mildred, to the high altars of Bow, London, and of the church
of S. Michael in Basyngeshawe, the works of S. Paul's, Cricherche,
and the church of S. Thomas de Aquino; to various orders of friars,
the nuns of S. Elena, London, and of Stretford and Halywell ;
the prisoners in Neugate ; to Clement and William Spraye, John
Madour, Lora his sister, his apprentices, and others. To Sir
John de Elford, parson of the church of Wode Norton, co.
Norfolk, he leaves ten marks ; and to George, the parson of the
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213
church of Little Cornerthe, 1 a like sum. Provision made for
chantries in the said church of Little Cornerthe as well as in the
church of S. Mildred aforesaid. His tenement in Bredstret he
leaves to his wife for life ; remainder to Thomas his son and
Isabella his daughter in successive tail. Dated London, 10 May,
.D. 1361. Roll 108 (75).
Monday ex$ before F. of SS. Perpe$ua and Felicitas [7 Ma'ch].
Wyter (THo.'AS), tanner.-To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Giles without Crepulgate. His house in lamoest'ete in the
parish of S. Giles aforesaid to be sold by Alice his wife, she to
retain one half of the proceeds by way of her share of his goods
and tenements, the other half being devoted to payment of his
debts and pious and charitable uses. Dated London, Wednesday
the Feast of S. Thomas, Apostle [21 Dec.], .D. 1379.
Roll 108 (101).
lothy-ag (RICHD), "stokfisshmongere."--To be buried at the
entrance to the church of S. Michael de la Crokedlane near
Radegunda his late wife. To the Abbot of the new Monastery of
Graces near the Tower, and his successors he leaves a certain tene-
ment in Stokfisshmongerrewe near Crokedlane, which he had by
deed and feoffment of Katherine Moigne, enrolled at the Husting for
Pleas of Land held on Monday next after the Feast of S. Gregory,
Pope [12 MarchJ, 30 Edward III. [.D. 1355-6J, so that the said
abbot provide a perpetual chantry priest to celebrate for the good
of his soul, the souls of Radegunda his late wife and others ; and
in default the same to go to the Blayor, Recorder and Sheriffs of
the City of London for similar purpose in the Guildhall chapel.
Also to Friar John Bures, Prior of the House of the Holy Cross
near the Tower of London, and his successors, he leaves a tenement
situate in the parish of All Hallows the Great near Douegate, and
1 Little Cornard, co. Suffolk.
No such deed appears on the Hust-
ing Roll of deeds and wills for that date;
but a deed was enrolled at the Husting
for Pleas of Land held on Monday
next before the Feast of S. Barnabas
[11 June] in the year mentioned,
whereby Katherine, relict and execu-
trix of John le Moigne, whose will was
enrolled 5 Edward II. (Calendar, Part I.
p. 228), conveys to Richard de Roth-
yngge, citizen and "stokfisshmongere,"
and Redegund his wife, all her late
husband's tenements in Thames Street
in the parish of S. Michael de Candel-
wikstret. Roll 84 (60).
180.
1380.
214
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
others in Syvedenlane, t for similar pious uses, with like remainder
in case of default. To Richard Grace he leaves certain tenements
acquired under the will of Henry Gubbe, situate near Crokedlane,
for life, in trust for the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
S. Michael aforesaid. Dated London, 5 October, A.D. 1379.
Roll 108 (127).
Monday next after F. of S. John ante potato Latinam [6 May].
Tonk (][hRGARET, late wife of JON DE Lh).--To be bused in
the church of Patemostercherche in the Riole near her late
husband. Bequests to the said church and ministers of the same ;
also to Nicholas Coewaille and Flora Ms fe Isabella Patrik
Alice Haltoft Alice Newecastel and others. To Juliana her sister
she leaves a feather bed, a best catvasshe a pair of best sheets
a tester of green colour tablecloth, a long toway a brass pot
with leaden cover called " Tyvell" and leaden shon stula),
and a fatt ; also, ong other things, a robe of green colour
with fur of bysshes, a hood fued with meny', a fermafl of
gold having the Royal Arms of England with a pair of pa'-
nost8 of silver attached thereto cled " langettis" and a
cup of silver of Parys work imitating leaves. To Margery her
sister and John Brampton glazier, husnd of the se among
other things a tester ornamented with boars' heads a retail of
gold made to represent four points of the compass (ad moduq
quat'e mye compays), a pair of patevnostvevs of aumb% a silk
girdle with imitat.ion roses in silver a silver cup of Parys work-
mansMp simar to that bequeathed to her sister Juliana, and a
red robe furred with bysshes hang a hd of Tauqmy fred th
menve'. To John, son of Henry Grene Ydonea her niece
Isabella Drury and Margery Basg she leaves similar chattels
1 Or Synedenlane, corrupted into
Sydon Lane, now Seething Lane.
: Vat.
a According to Riley u fu made
from the skin of the hind or female
deer. In Alexander Neckam's voca-
bulaxy the Lat. bissus-Fr, cheys.l
(Wright's 'Vocab.,' vol. i. p. 99). On
the other hasad, we find mention made
of bys of rabbits and haxes ('lIe-
morials," p. 267) and of squirrels.
4 According to u marginal note on
' Liber Horn ' (fol. 249 b) of the City's
Records, qeneve" was the name given
to the fu on the belly of the squirrel
during winter, whilst the same authority
states that the fus known as g'is and
bis or bsshe vere manufactured from
the back of the same animal at the
sane season :--G/s "et his" (inserted)
est le dos en yve desuiell et la vent'e
en yves" est nwneve'.
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215
comprising a mazer cup made like a ship, primers, cloaks of medley,
gowns furred with Grys, 1 and a tester ornamented with heads of
conies (cunicuIo'um). Also to the aforesaid Ydonea her niece
and Margery Basyng her servant she leaves two mansion houses
situate in the parish of Fenchirche for their respective lives ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Other
mansions in the same parish she devises for sale for the mainte-
nance of a chantry priest in the church of S. Michael [Paternoster-
church] aforesaid. To the monks of Bermundesey thirteen
shillings and fourpence. Dated 21 October, A.D. 1378.
Roll 108 (129).
180.
Pole (Jo DE LA).--To be buried in the church of Crystes-
hale between the tomb of Margaret his mother and Johanna his
late wife. To John Lealham, goldsmith, and Hawisa, wife of
the same, he leaves his hostel in Sharmonereslane in the parish
of S. Mary Magdalen. To Robert Antoigne, William Lyndesele,
John Lyndesele, William Drayton, and others, divers sums of
money. Dated at Asshby David, 3 Thursday, 1 March, .D. 1379.
Roll 108 (131).
Lot (JOHN), called "Foxton," fishmonger.--To be buried in the
church of S. Andrew at Castle Baynard, to which church and
to certain parishioners thereof, being the best and most trust-
worthy men of the crafts of Voodmongers and Brewers, he
leaves the reversion of a brewery situate in the parish of
S. Andrew, and of a bakehouse in the parish of S. M.axy de
Aldermariechirch, after the decease of Margaret his wife, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish church and
other pious and charitable uses ; and in default the property
is to go to the Mayor and Commonalty of London and their
successors on like condition. Dated London. Easter Sunday
[25 March], 3 Richard II. [A.D. 1380]. Roll 108 (133).
Lat. gviseus, one of the richest furs
used in the lYliddle Ages, but it seems
to be uncertain from what animal it was
obtained. Riley is inclined to think it
might have been the skin of the badger ;
but see the preceding note.
2 Chrishall (?), co. Essex.
Co. Northampton.
218
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1380-1.
within Ludgate. His best silver girdle he leaves to be converted
into a cross for the said church. To Alice Midewyf a piece of
silver and silver spoons. To William Temple and John Canoun
six shillings and eightpence respectively. Dated London,
3 December, A.D. 1380. Roll 109 (66).
Monday next after Feast of SS. Fabian and Sebastian [20 Jan.].
Gille (JOnN), draper.--To be buried in the middle of the
processional way (in medio iteneris pvocessionis) of the church
of S. Christopher, London, in case the parishioners wish to con-
struct a north aisle (insulam) in the said church, for the
making of which he leaves twenty marks sterling ; otherwise he is
to be buried before the cross in the churchyard near his children,
and the said sum of money is then to go to the work of the Con-
duit of London. Bequests to the said church for lights, &c., to
divers orders of friars and every anchorite in London, to the
hermit near the house of S. Katherine by the Tower, the inmates
of various hospitals, the lepers at Hakeneye and at S. Thomas
Wateryng, e and the prisoners in Neugate and Flete ; to the works
of S. Paul's and S. Peter's upon Cornhull, and of the church of
Wynpole, co. Cambridge ; to the boxes of the fraternities of
S. Christopher, of Bedelehem, and of the Drapers. To Margaret
his daughter he leaves a cup called "Byker," a gilt cup of three
leaves, twelve silver spoons, and two hundred pounds sterling.
Johanna his wife appointed guardian of his said daughter, she
giving security at the Chamber of the Guildhall for safeguarding
his daughter's property. Also to his said wife he leaves all his
lands and tenements in the parish of S. Christopher in the wards
of Cornhull and Bradstrete, and his brewery and garden in the
parish of S. Peter upon Cornhull, for life; remainders to his afore-
said daughter, Isabella his sister, and Richard, son of William
Robynet, in successive tail; remainder to pious uses in the church
of S. Peter aforesaid. Bequests also to Robert Gille his father,
his servants, apprentices, and others. To the box of the Fraternity
of S. John of the Tailors of London twenty shillings. Dated
See note suIra, p. 157. Chaucer, Prologue to the 'Canterbury
Tales,' 825-826 :--
Or "St. Thomas of IVaterings" Andforthweridenalitelmorethanpaas,
(Strype'- Stow), in Southwark. Cf. Unto the n, ateryngc of Seint Thomas.
222
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
younger son in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
To Alice his daughter sixty-six shillings and eightpence and a
brass vessel holding two gallons ; and to the aforesaid William his
younger son divers household chattels. His wife to have charge
of the said William during minority, so long as she remain chaste
and unmarried. If his said son die within the next eleven years,
all his goods are to be divided into two parts, one of which he
leaves to his aforesaid wife, and the other to pious and charitable
uses. Richard Hervy his brother appointed surveyor of his will,
to whom he bequeaths six shillings and eightpence for trouble
taken in that behalf. Dated London, the Feast of S. Thomas,
Apostle [21 Dec.], .D. 1380. Roll 109 (90).
Monday w_xt before the Feast of S. Benedict, Abbot [1 Ma'ch].
Aubrey (JoH).--To be buried in the monastery of the Car-
thusian monks near London. To Matilda his wife he leaves all
his movables. To the church of S. Antonin twenty pounds ster-
ling, out of which the rector is to have eight pounds and there-
with to be content. Each of his servants to be rewarded according
to merit. Dated at Shenley, co. Herts, Saturday the Feast of
Conception of V. Mary [8 Dec.J, .D. 1380. Roll 109 (98).
Cornerthe (ELEh, relict of THOIAS, late mercer).- To be
buried in the church of S. htichael in Bassynggeshaghe near the
tomb of Roger Madour her former husband. Leaves all her
goods, movable and immovable, to Sir John Haitfeld, clerk, John
Shadworthe and William Shiringham, mercers, to dispose of for
the good of her soul. Dated London, 17 February, A.D. 1380.
Roll 109 (102).
Wendelyngburgh (JOHN DE), t' pouchemaker."--To be buried in
the church of S. Botolph without Aldrychegate. Bequests to the
said church and ministers of the same, and for the maintenance of
tapers in the chapel where is sung the antiphon Salve tegia ;
also to the new work of S. Paul's and for tapers therein, as well
as for a taper to burn before the image of the Virgin at the north
door of the monastery of S. Peter at Westminster. Bequests
for chantries to be sung in the church of S. Botolph aforesaid, and
at Oxford or Cambridge, for the good of his soul. To Eva his
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223
wife forty pounds and various articles of furniture. Bequests also
to the fraternities of the craft of Skinners of Sarum, of S. Kathe-
rine in S. Paul's Church, of Pouchemakers of London, and of
SS. Fabian and Sebastian in the church of S. Botolph aforesaid ;
to William Hyne de Wendlyngburgh and Agnes, wife of the same,
his sister, John Pere, his servants, and others. His aforesaid wife
to enjoy a life interest in all his tenements in the parishes of
S. Botolph aforesaid and S. Giles the Abbot without Crepulgate ;
remainder to pious and charitable uses. Dated London, Friday
the Feast of S. Edmund, Confessor [20 Nov.], A.D. 1380.
Roll 109 (103).
1380-1.
Monday the Feast of S. John aqte potam Latiqwm [6 May].
Wendelyngburgh (EVA, relict of Jon DE, late "pouchemaker ").
---To be buried in the church of S. Botolph without Aldrichesgate.
Bequests to the said church and ministers of the same, and for
the maintenance of a trental of S. Gregory 1 and other religious
services therein. To Isabella Haliwell, Johanna her servant,
Agnes, sister of her late husband, her godchildren, and others,
she leaves sums of money and articles of apparel, comprising
a cloak of russet with fur, and a blue tunic furred with black
lambs-wool. Her tenement in the parish of S. Giles without
Crepulgate to be disposed of for the good of her soul. Dated
London, in Aldrichesgatestrete, 12 March, A.D. 1380.
Roll 109 (109).
I-Iutfeld (ROBE.T), pepperer.--To be buried in S. Anne's Chapel
in the church of S. Antonin near the tomb of Alice his late wife.
Bequests to the said chapel, and for the maintenance of a chantry
priest for three years ; to divers orders of friars in London, the
inmates of Neugate and of several hospitals, to lepers living
around and near London, &c. Johanna his wife to have charge of
Robert his son and of property left to him, and if she marry
again, she and her husband are to give security at the Guildhall
for his son's goods. To each of his daughters, viz., Agnes,
Juliana, and Johanna, he leaves one hundred shillings for ker-
chiefs (ad capitergia) and ornaments. To the ordinaries (sic)
whose duty it is to take probate of this his will he leaves twenty
1381.
See note sq, ra, p. 137.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
225
to burn in the churches of S. Magnus and S. Margaret respec-
tively; remainder as to the brewery in trust for sale, the
proceeds being divided between the Fraternity of the Salve
in the said church of S. Magnus, Robert atte Glene his brother
and Beatrix his sister, and their respective children, with
remainders over to the work of S. Paul's and of the bridge at
Rouchestre. The aforesaid shops to remain, after the decease of
his wife, to the rector and parishioners of S. Margaret de Brigge-
stret in trust for the maintenance of chantries. To Robert his
brother, John and Henry, sons of the same, Beatrix his sister
and Johanna, daughter of the same, Sir Villiam Beverlee, and
others, he leaves sums of money and chattels. Bequests also to
the nuns of Stratford, Chesthunte, and Kylbourne, and for the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Magnus aforesaid
for the souls of Sir Thomas Hatfeld, late Bishop of Durham, and
others. Dated London, 5 July, A.D. 1381. Roll 110 (1).
$udbury (HE3RY DE), skinner.--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard. Bequests to the rector and chaplains of the church
of S. Mary Magdalen in Milkestret, to Agnes his daughter, a
Minoress in the Abbey of S. Clare, London, Si" John his son, a
monk of the Abbey del Bataill, and William his son, a monk at
Westminster, Walter Davy, and others. To Margaret his wife he
leaves a life interest in certain rents in the parishes of S. Botolph
without Ald-ichesgate and S. Olave " Eldiurie "; remainder to the
Abbess and Convent of S. Clare aforesaid. To Katherine atte
Condut, a sister of the Hospital of S. Katherine near London, he
leaves the bed upon which he may happen to die. Dated the Vigil
of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.], A.D. 1375. Roll 110 (4).
Monday next after F. of Translation of S. Edva'd, Kisg [13 Od.].
Dymnel (HEaY).--Leaves the reversion of certain tenements
formerly belonging to John de Paston and Johanna, wife of the
same, and situate in the parish of S. Sepulchre without :Neugate
in the suburb of London, which he and Agnes his wife had lately
acquired, by deed enrolled in the Husting of London for Pleas of
Land held Monday next after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist
lattle Abbey, co. Sussex.
VOL. II. Q
181.
1381,
226
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
[25 April], 29 F.dward III. [A.D. 1355], 1 from John de Horewode,
senior, and others, to Friar John de Bokelond, Abbot of Oseneye
near Oxford, and the convent of the same, in pure and perpetual
alms. Dated at his house in the said suburb, 4 September, A.D.
1381. Roll 110 (31).
Serieant (THOMAS), vintner.---To be buried in the church of
S. Mary de Wolchurchawe. Bequests to the said church, its
ministers, and to the chaplain of the Fraternity of S. Mary's
Chapel therein. To Johanna his wife he leaves his leasehold
interest in a house in Berebyndereslane in the parish of S. Mary
de Wolchircheawe, with rents in the same parish and in the
parish of S. ][ildred in the Poultry, for life; remainder in trust
for the maintenance of a chantry in the aforesaid church of S. Mary,
and for bequests to the inmates of Neugate and of various hos-
pitals, to the fraternity of the chapel of S. Nicholas de Berkyng-
chirche near the Tower, and for other pious and charitable uses.
Also to the rector of the church of S. Mary aforesaid and brethren
of the Fraternity of S. Mary in Wolchirchhawe he gives a small
parcel of land in aid of the said fraternity, charged with keeping
his obit, the obit of Johanna his wife, and other services. Dated
London, 9 May, A.D. 1380. Roll 110 (32).
Monday next befare the Feast of S. Edmund, King [30 Yov.].
Boteston (GEOFFREY), " furbour."--Bequests to the church of
S. Brigid and ministers of the same. To Alice his wife his tene-
ment in the parish of S. Brigid aforesaid for life ; remainder to
John and Thomas his sons and Matilda his daughter in successive
tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses.
Dated London, 8 September, h.e. 1380. Roll 110 (59).
Monday next afteq, the Feast of S. Andvew, Apostle [30 lov.].
Bampton (JoH).--Leaves all his goods, movable and immov-
able, to be disposed of as his executors, of whom Sir William
Courteney, Bishop of London, is one, think fit. To Isolda his
wife a moiety of a hostel with adjacent shop in the parish of
* Hust. Roll 83 (32). I Little George Street, running into S.
u On or near the site now occupied by I Swithin's Lane
COURT OF BUSTLNG, LONDON.
9.27
S. Bartholomew the Less I (parv 0 for life; remainder in trust for
sale for pious uses. Dated London, 19 August, A.D. 1381.
Roll 110 (61).
1381.
Monday zext after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Chalton (Jon Dn).--To be buried near the stairs of the
southern entrance to the church of S. Botolph without Algate.
Bequests to ministers of the said church and for maintenance of a
chantry therein, also to the Master and Brethren of the Hospital of
S. Bartholomew de Smethefeld, to the Convent of the Augustinian
Friars, the lepers at le lokes, in the Hospital of S. James near
Westminster, and at Hakeneye ; the Fraternity of S. Mary in the
church of H. Trinity within Algate, &c. Bequests also to Amy
his daughter, Roger, son of John Chalton his son, and others.
Certain houses in the parish of S. Botolph aforesaid to be sold
after the decease of Alice his wife, and the proceeds devoted to
the repair of the said parish church and of roads and bridges,
and other pious and charitable uses. The residue of his goods,
after payment of debts and execution of his will, he leaves to his
aforesaid wife absolutely. Dated London, 14 April, A.D. 1380.
Roll 110 (74).
1381-2.
Monday the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Maserer (SI.toN LE), goldsmith.--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard called "Pardonchirchawe." Bequests to the church
of S. Matthew in Chepe, its ministers, and the Fraternity of
S. Katherine therein, and the old work of S. Paul's. To Alice
his wife certaiu tenements with shops in the parishes of S. Olave
de Herthstrete near the Tower and All Hallows de Stanyng in
Martelane, for life ; remainder to Henry his son in tail ; remainder
to the four wardens of the mistery 3 (de mistero) of Goldsmiths of
London and commonalty of the same in pm'e and perpetual alms,
on condition that they observe his obit, and the obit of his afore-
said wife, in the church of S. Matthew aforesaid. Dated London,
6 November, a.D. 1380. Roll 110 (89).
l It is uncertain whether the parish ] served as the chapel of the hospital of
here mentioned is that of Little S. Bar- I that naae ; probably the former.
tholomew by the Exchange or S. Bar- _oHart Street.
tholomew the Less, the church of which Craft or occupation (ministerium).
Q2
1382.
228
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Monday qzext after the Feast of S. Mark, Evazgelist [5 April].
Rose (CECILIA, relict of THOMAS ROSE, clerk).--To be buried in
the church of S. Michael de Paternostercherche near the tomb of
her late husband. Bequests to the said church, to every female
recluse in the City and suburbs, and to Friar John Ingrain,
an anchorite near the Hospital of S. Katherine by the Tower.
Provision made for chantries in the above church for the good of
her soul, the souls of Thomas her late husband, Edmund their
child, and others, and for keeping their obits, charged on rents in
Ivylane and elsewhere. To the religious called " Chartres," living
at the new churchyard 1 without Aldrichesgate, she leaves the rever-
sion of certain rents for keeping the above obits. To Cecilia,
daughter of Geoffrey Patrik her late clerk, a sum of money, a
kirtel (curtain robam) of sanguye, a mazer cup which Sir Peter,
late rector of the church of S. Michael aforesaid, formerly gave
to her, and a ring with a perle; and to John 57orffolk, for being
her executor, a sum of money, a plain gold ring, and her wooden
bedstead of bord, with curtains, &c. Dated London, l0 June,
.D. 1380. Roll ll0 (110).
Mo.nday zext before F. of S. John azte portam Latizam [6 May].
Pyel (Jon).--To Johanna his wife all his lands, rents, &c., in
the City of London and suburbs for life ; remainder to the Dean
and College of the church of S. Peter at Irtlyngburgh. Henry
his brother appointed one of his executors. Dated the Vigil of
the Nativity of S. John the Baptist, [-24 June], A.D. 1378.
Roll ll0 (117).
ANNO 6 RICHARD II.
Moqzday next after the Feast of S. Jaqnes, Apostle [-5 July].
Middelton (John DE).--All his tenements, rents, &c., in the
City of London to be sold after the decease of Isabella his wife,
and his debts paid; the residue to be divided among John,
See note supra., p. 62.
2 Or Erlingworth, co. Northampton.
"John Pyel, remit. Ed. III., intended,
and after his decease his executrix, temT.
Rich. I I., perfected, a college for six secu-
lar canons or prebendaries (one whereof
to be dean) and four clerks, in the paro-
chial church of S. Peter here "(Tanner's
' Not. Monast.,' p. 388).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
231
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses for the good of his soul,
the souls of Isabella his former wife and others. Also to his said
wife he leaves certain lands and tenements, formerly belonging to
John Blount, in various parishes to hold in fee, unless they be
redeemed by the said John Blount by payment of ninety-two
pounds within one year after date. His tenement in the parish
of S. Margaret de Lothbury to be sold for charitable uses. Dated
London, 2 September, A.D. 1382. Roll 111 (56).
I-Iaunsard (HENRY), fishmonger.--To be buried in the church
or churchyard of S. Margaret, Virgin, in Bruggestret. Bequests
to the said church and ministers of the same. To Matilda his
wife certain rents of a tenement called "dolfyn o the hop" in
the parish of S. Dionisius de Grascherche, and the residue of his
goods after payment of debts and funeral expenses. Dated Wed-
nesday, the Feast of S. Thomas, Apostle [-21 Dec.], A.D. 1379.
A codicil dated the Eve of the Nativity of the B. V. Mary
[8 Sept.], A.D. 1382, confirming the above, and granting bequests
to the work of S. Paul's, to each order of friars in London, and
for the maintenance of a chaplain in the aforesaid church of
S. Margaret. Roll 111 (57).
Monday next berate the Feast of S. Edmuqd, King [20 5"ov.].
Atte Brom (WILLIAM), tanner.--To be buried in the church-
yard of S. Giles aforesaid 1 (sic). Bequests to the church of
S. Giles and ministers of the same, comprising his best leaden
Trough. Directions as to conducting his funeral. Alice his wife
to enjoy his dwelling-house for life ; remainder in trust for sale,
and one hundred shillings of the proceeds to go to his son Walter,
the residue being devoted to the maintenance of a chantry in
the aforesaid church. To Isabella his daughter he leaves certain
shops for life, subject to various charges, and in case of default
the same are to go to increase the estate of the light of the great
beam in the church aforesaid. Releases to his apprentices a
portion of their respective terms. Dated London, 25 December,
a.D. 1381. Roll 111 (69).
lrobably S. Giles without Cripplegate.
1382.
1382.
1382-3
232
CALENDAR OF WILLS
Besouthe (JOHn), tanner.--To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Giles without Crepulgate near the tomb of his children who
rest there. Bequests to the said church, its ministers, the light
of S. Mary above the great beam, and the light in the basin (in
gelv') therein ; also to the mendicant friars of London, the in-
mate of the new Hospital of S. Mary without Bisshoppesgate,
the lepers in the Hospital of S. Giles without Holbourne, &c.
Provision made for tapers to burn at his funeral and observ-
ance of his month's mind, and also before the images of
S. Katherine, S. Mary over the font, and of Christ called "Trinite"
in the aforesaid church, as well as before the images of S. Mary
"de Newerk" in S. Paul's, and of S. Mary in the church of
S. Mary le Bow. To Jtfliana hi wife he leaves a life interest in
his dwelling-house, garden, &c., in la Morestret in the parish of
S. Giles aforesaid; remainder in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. Other tenements in the same parish to be sold
after his wife's death for like purposes. Dated London, Monday,
1 October, A.D. 1380. Roll 111 (71).
Moqday qext after the Feast of S. Aqd, rew, .4postle [30
Greyngham (WmLIM DE).--To be buried in the porch of the
church of S. Margaret de Lothebury. Bequests to the said
church and ministers of the same, and to divers orders of friars
in London; also in aid of the chantry founded by William de
Iford in the said church. To Alice his wife certain rents in
the parish of S. Margaret for life; remainder to Sir Roger
de Farendon, rector of the aforesaid church. Also to his wife
all his lands and tenements in Colmanstrete in the same parish
for life; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable
uses; and also his leasehold interest in a tenement without
Bisshopgate. Dated London, 10 ovember, n.D. 1382.
Roll 11 (79).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Valentiqe [14 Feb.].
Warener (Jo), otherwise called "Walsyngham" armourer.
To be buried in the church of [,he Carmelite Friars. To the
Friars Minors of London he leaves a silver cup with covercle. To
Johanna his wife the reversion of certain tenements in the parish
COURT OF tUSTI:NG, LONDOlg. 9,35
[and] in the parish of S. Nicholas in the vill of Systerne,' which
he had of John Systerne, to be sold for pious uses.
The same day and year he leaves to Katherine his wife all his
fee simple rents in London to hold for life; remainder to the
Priory of S. Bartholomew, charged with an annual payment of
ten marks of silver to the Prior and Convent of the Carthusian
Order near Smethefeld for the maintenance of a special chantry
priest, and with a further annual payment to the Hospital of
S. Bartholomew in Smethefeld for the maintenance of the sick, &c.
To Richard Couland his kinsman he leaves his lands in Duffeld,
co. Derby. Dated London, Saturday the Vigil of S. Laurence,
Martyr [10 Aug.], A.D. 1382. Roll 111 (159).
1383,
Monday qext befog'e the Feast of S. Botol_ph, Abbot E17 JuneJ.
Mitford (JonaA, relict of John, late draper).--To be buried
in the church of S. Mary Magdalen in Melkstrete, of which
church she is a parishioner, near the tomb of Walter Frowyk.
Bequests to the said church and ministers of the same, and pro-
vision made for torches and tapers to bm'n on the day of her
funeral and her month's mind, the torches being afterwards given
to the church of S. Mary Magdalen aforesaid, and the parish
churches of Sunderyssh, co. Kent, and S. Mary de Iver, co. Bucks.
Her executors are to hire the larger tapers of twelve pounds
according to the custom, the lesser tapers of six pounds remaining
in the said church for the use and relief of the poor who die in
the parish. Her funeral expenses to be moderate, without pomp
or vain glory. To Alice Dale, John, son of Henry Padyngton,
William Kelsey, and others, she leaves divers sums of money and
chattels, comprising a bed embroidered with dogs with demi-
celure, a mazer and godettes, and her best gown (gonellum) furred
with grey. To Juliana her daughter, now the wife of Robert de
Louthe, she leaves a tenement with shops in the parish of S. Mary
aforesaid for life remainder in trust for sale by the rector and
certain parishioners of the same for pious and charitable uses.
Among other bequests she leaves to an old tailor in Melkstret,
living opposite her house near Bradele, the sum of twelve pence;
Syston (?), co. Leicester. I -" See note sqra, . 214.
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237
a like sum. To Robert Wateville, goldsmith, a tenement in
Aldirgastrete. Dated 1 February, 5 Richard II. [-A.D. 1381-2].
Roll 112 (6).
Knyghtcote (WILLI0, mercer.--To be buried in the church
of S. Laurence in the Jewry. One half of his movable goods and
chattels he leaves to his children, reserving the other to himself.
Bequests to the said church and ministers therein. Instructions
as to his funeral and observance of his month's mind, &c. Be-
quests also to divers orders of fl'iars in London, to every anchorite
in the City and suburbs of London, the old and new work of
S. Paul's ; also for the maintenance of chantry priests to celebrate
in the churches of S. Mildred in Bredestrete and S. Martin Pomers
for the good of his soul, the souls of Thomas de Cornerthe and
Flena, wife of the same, and others ; and of three other priests to
celebrate in the churches of S. Laurence and S. Martin aforesaid,
and also at Oxford if one of the priests should wish to study there.
Numerous bequests to his friends, executors, servants, and others.
John'Otteley appointed guardian of his children during their
minority, he giving surety at the Guildhall for safe-guarding
their property. To his son and heir he leaves tenements in Cole-
manstrete, and a garden and dovecot in the parish of S. Giles
without Crepulgate, in tail; remainder to his other sons in suc-
cessive tail; remainder to his daughters in similar succession ;
remainder in trust for sale for the good of his soul. Dated London,
23 August, A.D. 1382. Roll 112 (8).
Monday qext after" the Feast of S. Lug, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Sporier (NmHOLS) de Fletestrete.--Having already made his
testament concerning his goods movable and immovable, he pro-
ceeds to publish his testament or last will concerning a certain
rent of a tenement in Fletestrete, which he leaves for the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Brigid for the souls of
Thomas Bryx, Elena, wife of the same, Thomas de Banham, a
former husband of the said Elena, and others. Dated at Flete-
strete, 20 June, n.D. 1370. Roll 112 (15).
Cogenho (NICtIOLAS DE).- To be buried in the conventual
church of S. Mary de Suthwerk. To Johanua his wife he leaves a
1383.
1383.
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
sum of money and divers household chattels, also a certain annual
rent of a tenement in Grobbestrete without Crepulgate. Dated
London, Monday next before the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle
[11 June], A.D. 1383. Roll 112 (30).
StiwRrd (John), girdler.--To be buried in the churchyard of
S. Laurence, Jewry. To Friar John de Jude de Houndeslawe
forty pence. His tenement in the parish of S. Giles without
Crepulgate to be sold by Cecilia his wife, to whom he leaves the
residue of all his goods and chattels, movable and immovable.
D,ted at. Houndeslawe, Sunday, IV. Nones August [10 Aug.], the
first moon, A.D. 1383. Roll 112 (31).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Sloughtre (THois), called "Clench," fishmonger.--To be
buried in the church of S. Clement near Estchepe, to which church
and ministers thereof he makes bequests. To Cristina his wife
and to William his son he leaves all his store, vessels, and utensils
appertaining to his household in equal portions, except his silver
vessels, mazers, and 5hets. Of the last mentioned he leaves to his
wife a flatbile" with covercle, spoons and salts of silver, two Nuts
with silver stands and covercles, and three cups of mazer. To his
aforesaid son a biker of silver, with covercle and super-covercle,
charged with a dolfyn, twelve silver spoons, and his second best
mazer. To Katherine his daughter a bilker of silver with covercle
similar to that left to his son, and six silver spoons with leopards'
heads; and to lter his brother a piece of silver with
covercle and a small mazer. Also to his said son he leaves a tene-
ment in the lane and parish of S. Clement near Estchep, and a
shop in Bruggestret in the parish of S. Magnus, in tail ; remainder
to Katherine his daughter in tail ; remainder to the maintenance
of a chantry in the church of S. Clement aforesaid and other pious
uses for the good of his soul, the souls of Goda and Cristina his
wives, and others. Releases Geoffrey Scut and Katherine, wife of
the same, the testator's daughter, from the terms of a deed of
conveyance upon payment of a certain sum of money. Dated
London, 5 October, A.D. 1383. Roll 112 (59).
Cu calitis lco]a'dis (sic).
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Monday ne after" the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [4 Feb.].
Burtyll (John).---To be buried in the church of S. Nicholas
Acon near Lumbardstrete before the rood. To Matilda his wife
he leaves all his tenements in the parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid
for life, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said
parish church for the good of his soul, the souls of Alexander
ratford and Agnes, wife of the same, Bartholomew Changeour 1 and
Sarah, wife of the same, and others; remainder to the rector
of the said church and his successors in trust for similar uses.
Dated London, 18 November, A.D. 1383.
Whereupon came Alice Busshe, sister of the testator, and put her
claim upon the above testament, saying that her brother was seised
only of certain lands and tenements in the aforesaid parish which
Richard, son of Thomas le Maderman, had formerly given to Cristina
de Canefeld for life, with remainder to Alexander de Warlord and
Agnes his wife in tail, with further remainder to the right heirs of
the aforesaid Cristina, as appears by deed enrolled in the Husting for
Common Pleas held on Monday next after the Feast of Purification
of B. [ary [2 Feb.], 15 Edward II. [A.n. 1321-2J ;3 and that
another parcel of the same lands and tenements were given to the
aforesaid Agnes, as wife of Alexander de Watford, and to the afore-
said Bartholomew Castilloun, by the name of Bartholomew Guid' de
Florence, and to Sarah his wife and the heirs of the bodies of the
said Bartholomew and Srah, with remainder to the right heirs of
the aforesaid Agnes, as appears by deed enrolled in the Husting for
Pleas of Land held on Monday next after the Feast of All Saints
[1 Nov.], 19 Edward IL [A.. 1325].s She further said that
the above Alexander de Watford and Agnes his wife had issue, viz.,
Sarah, wife of the aforesaid Bartholomew, and mother of 5ohn
Bartyll nd Alice Busshe. And the said Bartholomew and Sarah
had issue, viz., 5ohn Bartyll and Alice, as is aforesaid. Accordingly
after the decease of Bartholomew and Sarah the said John Bartyll
entered upon e lands and tenements so entailed, and was seised of
them until he conveyed them to William Estby, "Frensshebakere,"
and Marger 3" his wife, long before the makSngof the above testament,
against whom the said Alice had brought a writ and had recovered
the said lands and tenements, as being the daughter nd heiress of
Bartholomew and Sarah. She now claimed to set aside the above
His name appears as Bartholomew
Guidonis de Castillon and also as Bar-
tholomew Guidonis de Florence; a well-
known money-changer and merchant of
London. It also occurs in a letter from
the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of
London to the governor, bailiffs, and
other officers of Count Hainault, re-
specting an attempt at extortion prac-
tised upon the Count de la Marche and
Ponthieu by City tradesmen (' Calendar
of Letters from the Mayor, &c., .D.
1350-1370,' privately printed, p. 92).
See note sqra, p. 23.
Roll 50
Does not appear to be enrolled.
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245
decease. Also to Agnes his wife he leaves a tenement called "le
belle on the hop" in the parish of S. Botolph without Bisshoppes-
gate for life ; remainder to John Woleward and Johanna, wife of
the same, daughter of Thomas Poyntel, late goldsmith; also
rents issuing from the manor of Lachele, co. Essex, all goods
appertaining to his (sic) chamber, and one half of all his other
goods. Dated London, Saturday, 20 August, A.D. 1384.
And be it remembered that although Adam Stedeman, scrivener,
is named executor in the above will, the testator declared it was not
his wi'h that the said Adam should be so named; and Adam himself
voluntarily acknowledged this in full ttusting, and further said that
he would not administer any of the testator's goods, nor intermoddle,
but ho altogether renounced administration.
Roll 113
Bydyk (Jo_), goldsmith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Peter de Westchepe. To Alice his wife he leaves all the
tenements descending to him upon the decease of Juliana his
mother, situate in the parish of All Hallows de Fanchirche, 1 for
life; remainder to Thomas his son in tail; remainder to Agnes
his daughter for life ; remainder in trust for sale by the wardens
of the Goldsmiths for pious uses. Also to his aforesaid son he
leaves a primer s of matins of the Blessed Mary. Dated London,
3 September, A.D. 1384. Roll 113 (34).
AoDo
138.
Monday 'ezt after the Feast of S. Leonard, Abbot [6 Nov.].
Blanket (JoE), skinner, of the parish of S. Swithin.--To be
buried in the churchyard of S. Swithin's in Candelwikstret,
in his tomb situate "in bancv," to the north of the same.
Bequests to the said parish church and ministers of the same, and
directions as to tapers at his funeral and subsequent disposal of
them. Bequests for the maintenance of two chantries in the
aforesaid church for the good of his soul, the souls of Walter his
father, Cecilia his mother, and others; also to the new and old
work of S. Paul's, to various orders of friars in London, to the
inmates of hospitals, to prisoners in Neugate and the Marshalsea
of Suthwerk, to every anchorite in London and the suburbs, &c.
Perhaps All Hallows Staining. the fourteenth century. At the le-
a Or prymer ; a service book contain- formation it ws curtailed, nd edited
ing the Little Office of Our Lady. The thenceforth only in English instead of
earliest trace of it is sid to be bout both Latin nd English.
14.
246
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
To Thomas Joce, son of Margery his sister, he leaves a coat and
hood, but without the fur belonging to them, in place of which
he leaves a fu'rouv of lambs-wool. The reversion of a tene-
ment in Oldechaunge in the parish of S. Augustine near S. Paul's
Gate to be sold, and one moiety of the proceeds to go to Sabine
his wife, and the other to be devoted to pious uses. Dated
London, 26 January, A.D. 1382. Roll 113 (42).
Monday qex after the Feast of S. Katheriqe, Vivgiq [25 5"ov.].
Coleman (REGINALD, Son of ROBERT, senior).--To be buried in
the chancel of the church of S. Margaret de Lothebury at the
foot of the image of S. Margaret. Bequests to the said church,
its ministers, &c., and to divers orders of friars for their prayers ;
also to John Coleman, son of Robert his brother, and Sir
Valter his brother, a monk of Bury St. Edmunds. Provision
made for chantries in the aforesaid church for the good of
his soul, the souls of Robert his father, Matilda his mother,
his brothers, sisters, and others. To Matilda Hillary his
niece he leaves forty shillings for the purchase of kerchiefs
(flamiola). To the fabric of the church of Tolyton in co.
]orfolk, where his father and mother lie buried, he leaves ten
pounds, besides other sums to the vicar, and a gilt coupe for the
Host to hang over the high altar. To John his son two hundred
pounds and four pieces of silver platte with two covercles, the said
money to remain in the custody of Cristina his wife to assist in
putting the said John to school during minority, without any
account being rendered when his said son shall come of age.
Bequests also to the Fraternity of the Resurrection of S. Paul for
assisting poor brethren, to his apprentices and others. Also to his
said wife he leaves a tenement in the parishes of S. Margaret de
Lothebury and S. Stephen de Colemanstrete in fee, and another
tenement in the first-named parish for life, with remainder to
There was a custom, says Dr. Rock
(' Textile Fabrics,' p. 107), during the
hliddle Ages in England, as well as in
France and several other parts of the
Continent, of keeping the Eucharist
hung up over the high altar beneath
a canopy, within a pyx (here represented
by a coupe) of gold, silver, ivory, or
enamel, mantled with a fine linen cloth
or veil. Among the goods and chat.tels
of Richard II. in Haverford Castle for-
warded by the Sheriff of Hereford to
the Exchequer upon the accession of
Henry IV. was "j cou]e d'or pour le
corps Jesu Christi."
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John his son in tail ; remainder to pious uses. Dated London,
Wednesday next after the Feast of S. Martin, Bishop [11 Nov.],
A.D. 1383. Roll 113 (54).
184.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Coggere (CRSTNA), of the parish of S. Botolph near Billynges-
gate.--To be buried in the tomb of Roger Coggere her late husband
in the said parish church. Bequests to Sir John Wolde, rector, and
other ministers of the said church; to the fraternities of S. Mary
and S. Katherine therein ; to the Friars of the Holy Cross ; to the
poor in divers hospitals, the lepers living at Hakeney, at le loke,
and near the Hospital of S. Giles ; to poor prisoners in Neugate,
the King's Marshalsea and King's Bench, &c. To John Denver
and Cristina his wife she leaves a tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph aforesaid. To Thomas her brother, hIargery Coggere,
Agnes, daughter of Simon Coggere, Alice her sister, and others,
she leaves sums of money and chattels, comprising silver cups
and spoons. Dated London, 21 November, ,.D. 1384.
Roll 113 (SS).
Manday qzext before the Feast of Canversian of S. Paul [25
Horewode (WLLIM).--His testament concerning his freeholds
(liberis tenemetis) in London. First, he leaves the tenement
wherein he dwells in the parish of S. Michael le Quern to Johanna
his wife for life ; remainder to William his son and Agnes his
daughter in successive tail; remainder over. To his executors
and the churchwardens of the church of S. Michael he leaves an
annual rent of six shillings and eightpence for the purpose of
keeping his obit and other pious uses for the souls of Agnes his
former wife, Johanna his wife, and others. Dated London,
16 November, ,.D. 1382. Roll 113 (70).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgiq [5 Feb.].
Spray (CLEMENT), mercer.--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe. Bequests to the said church
and ministers therein. His tenements in the parishes of S. Botolph
without Aldresgate and S. Nicholas at the Shambles to be divided
equally between Margaret and Elizabeth his daughters, who are
COURT OF HUSTIIG, LONDON.
253
Colmanstrete and to each order of friars in London for two tren-
tals of masses for the good of his soul and the souls of others.
Provision also made for a chantry in the church of All Hallows
aforesaid. To Juliana his wife, Simon his wife's son, Valter his
wife's brother, his two sisters [-not named], and others, he leaves
sums of money and chattels. Also to his said wife his dwelling-
house for life ; remainder to his infant e vent'e sa ,n'e in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for the maintenance of chantries in the
church of S. Stephen de Colmanstrete. Dated London, Monday
next before the Feast of S. Laurence, Martyr [-10 Aug.], A.D.
1358. Roll 114 (96).
Monday zext before te Feast of S. Pete" it Cathed?' [2. Feb.].
lrowyk (HE.RV), of cO. Middlesex.--To be buried in the
churchyard of Southmymes near his father. His goods and chat-
tels, after payment of debts, to be divided into two parts, one part
to go to his executors for the good of his soul and the souls of
Henry Frowyk his grandfather and others, and the other part to
Alice his wife for the maintenance of herself and children. Out
of his own share (de parte rhea) he leaves sums of money to the
Vicar of Mymmes, the work of Munkeschurche, e Sir John the priest
of Haddeley, and others. Also to his said wife he leaves all his
rents in the parishes of Mylkestrete and Honylane for lif% for the
maintenance of a priest for ten years next after his decease to
pray for him and others ; after her decease the same to remain to
Henry and Robert his sons in successive tail. Also to the said
Henry he leaves his rents in the parish of " Seynt Gilys " called
" le Barbican," and others at the corner of Goderlane, in tail ;
remainder to the aforesaid Robert. Also to the said Henry a rent
issuing from a tenement called " le Chage" in the parish of
Bassigeshawe. To John Lax, John Muscham, and others, various
sums of money. Dated at Southmymes, Tuesday next after the
Feast of S. Michael [-29 Sept.], 8 Richard II. [-A.D. 1384].
Roll 114 (102).
i Daughter and heiress of John Corn-
wall of Willesden. She afterwards
married Thomas Chaxltoa of Oldfold
(Cass's 'South Mimms,' London and
Middlesex Archmol. Soc., pp. 80-81).
Monken Hadley.
254
CLENDAR OF WILLS,
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mathias, Alostle [24 Feb.],
Merk (JoN), blader.--To be buried in the church of S. Giles
without Crepulgate. To the new fabric on the south side of the
said church he leaves a fotheg" of lead. Margaret his wife to main-
tain a chantry in the said church for life. To his said wife he
leaves all his lands and tenements in the City of London and
suburbs for life, except a garden in Goldynglane in the parish of
S. Giles aforesaid, which he leaves to Alice his daughter ; re-
mainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated London, in the
parish aforesaid, 5 March, A.D. 1383. Roll 114 (105).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Benedict, Abbot [21 March].
Bury (ADAM DE), formerly Mayor of the City of London. --To
be buried in a chapel lately erected near the north door
of S. Paul's, behind the cross before the altar of the Blessed
Mary Magdalen about to be erected there. Chantries to
be provided in the said chapel. If the Dean and Chapter
of the Church of London (sic) will undertake to provide
three chaplains for the purpose, he leaves to them all his
lands, tenements, and certain rents in the parishes of S. Stephen
upon ,Valbrok and S. Mary de Wolchirchehawe, and in case of
their refusal the same are to go to his executors for the like pur-
pose. The sum of one hundred pounds sterling left for funeral
expenses. Bequests to each of the four orders of mendicant friars
in the City and to each hospital for lepers. Dated at Combe in
the diocese of Rochester, 5 November, A.D. 1385.--Also to Sir
Roger ]=[olm, u Canon of S. Paul's, he leaves all his lands, tene-
ments, &c., in the rill of Calais.
Whereupon came Andrew Cavendyssh, Knt., and loesia, wife
of the same, daughter of the testator, and put their cLuim upon
1 In 1364-5, and again in 1373, having
previously served as Sheriff in 1349. A
member of the Fraternity of Skinners.
An abstract of his will is printed in
the Appendix to the Ninth Report of
the Hist. MSS. Com. {p. 48 a), from the
archives of S. Paul's Cathedral.
* At one time Chancellor of S. Paul's.
From his having contributed largely to
the cost of erecting the chapel here men-
tioned, and increased the aumber of
chantry priests, it came to be known as
Holmes College, the statutes of which
axe preserved among the archives of
S. Paul's, as also is a deed of gift in
1448 to the altar of S. James and
S. Laurence in the chapel commonly
called "Holme Chapell" (Hist. MSS.
Com. Appendix to Ninth Report, p.
55 bL The college was suppressed in
the reign of Edward VI.
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255
certain rents, as appears at the Husting for Pleas of Land held on
onday next before the Feast of S. Edmund the King [20 lov.],
10 Richard II. [1386], where the said claim is entered.
Roll 114 (114).
Monday ext after F. of A%nuncation of V. Mary [25 March].
Atte Naps (Tgo.iAS), " frutour."---To be buried in the church-
yard of S. Katherine Colman in Fanchirchestrete, near the tomb
of Johanna his late wife. Bequests to the said church, to the Order
of Friars Preachers for chanting a trental of masses called
"S. Gregory's trental," and other orders of friars in London. His
lands, tenements, and rents in the parish of S. Katherine aforesaid
to be sold immediately after his decease for pious uses. To Alice
his wife Simon White, " frutour," William atte Naps his brother,
Walter Skynner, Alice his daughter, and others, he leaves sums of
money and chattels, including silver plate, mazer cups, scales,
paniers, &c. Also to Alice his wife and to Thomas Hamond his
kinsman he leaves tenements in "Cyvyndonelane '' in the parish
of All Hallows de Berkyngchirche, to hold absolutely. Dated
London, 12 September, A.D. 1385. Roll 114 (120).
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Ambrose [4 Al)ril].
Pecche (JoH).--To be buried in the parish church of Lullyng-
gustone. 3 To Sir William, his son and heir, Knt., he leaves all his
lands, tenements, &c., within the City of London and without, to
hold in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for the good of his soul.
To Mary his wife all her apparel appertaining to her chamber.
Dated London, Sunday next after the Feast of H. Trinity
[20 May], 3 Richard II. [A.D. 1380]. Roll 114 (121).
Harengeye (ISABELLA, relict of EDhIUND).To be buried in the
church of S. Alphege within Crepulgate. Bequests to the said
Common Pleas Roll CIX., where the
claim is recorded as having been made
within a year and a day after probate
of the testament, according to the cus-
tom of the City, and was to the follow-
ing effect, viz., that Adam de Bu_ stood
seised of certain tenements in the
parish of S. Stephen upon Walbrook in
tail, upon which there was a charge of
certain rents. These rents the said
Adam had redeemed, but nevertheless
bequeathed the same, although they
had become extinct; the aforesaid
claimants, therefore, asked to hold the
said tenements by right of inheritance
free of the above charge, and that the
will of the testator should not in this
respect have effect.
Seething Lane.
Co. Kent.
D.
1386.
I86.
256
CALENDAR OF WILLS
church, its ministers, rood light, and light of S. Katherine therein;
to the old work of S. Paul's, to each of the five orders of mendi-
cant friars in London, to Elsyngspitel and other hospitals and
lazar-houses around London &c. A certain tenement situate in
Babeloyne in the parish of S. Alphege to be sold, and the proceeds
devoted to the maintenance of a chantry priest in the said parish
church for the good of her soul, the souls of her husband, John
her father, and others. To William 0ckle her -kinsman, Alice
Callesterre, Isabella, daughter of William Profot, her god-
daughter, Isabella, daughter of William Placydacy, Johanna
Pouleshunte, and others, she leaves sums of money, silver plate,
and clothes comprising a gown of blue with black fur, and a tunic
with fur and hood. Dated London, 18 January, A.D. 1385.--Also
she wills that she have two wax tapers, one at her head, the other
at her feet, and that her corpse or coffin lie above ground. To
her mother she leaves three pairs of sheets; and to Margery,
daughter of Richard Harengeye, a sum of money and a tunic of
russet, &c. Roll ll4 025).
Monday next befo'e the Feast of S. Duqstan, Bishop [19 May].
Phippe (Jo), "curreour."--To be buried in the church of
S. Giles without Crepulgate. Bequests to the said church,
ministers, lights, &c., thereof; also to Friar William his son, of
the Order of Friars Minors, Margery atte Stone, Leticia Fysshe,
and others. To Beatrix his wife he leaves a certain tenement in
le Morestrete in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid for life ; remainder
to Thomas and Stephen his sons. Also to his aforesaid wife he
leaves a certain other tenement in the same street for life, the
same to be sold after her decease and a port.ion of the proceeds
delivered to Thomas, Stephen, and John his sons, and the residue
given to the poor. A tenement called "le horn on the hope" in
Fletestrete, parish of S. Dunstan, to be sold after his decease,
and certain sums out of the proceeds to go to his aforesaid wife,
Elizabeth his daughter, Agnes Clay de Enefeld, and others.
Directions as to tapers to burn on the day of his funeral and his
month's mind. Bequests to the five orders of friars in London, to
Stephen Mody, Robert de Huntyngton, scrivener, and others.
Dated London, 16 January, A.D. 1385. Roll 114 (126).
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Lemman (-'ICHOLAA, relict of JOnN, late butcher).--To be
buried in the church of S. Leonard de Estchepe. Bequests to
ministers of the said church and others, to divers orders of friars,
to the house of S. Mary de Bedlem without Bisshopesgate, and
to the Prior and Convent of the Hospital of S. Mary without
Bisshopesgate, for pious uses for the good of her soul, the souls of
John her father, Alice her mother, John her husband, Richard
and Cecilia his father and mother, and others. A tenement in
the parish of S. Andrew Huberd to be sold ; a portion of the
proceeds to be disposed of as directed, the residue going to the
Fraternity of the Blessed Mary in the church of S. Leonard
aforesaid. To Coletta, daughter of Thomas Ricard and of Alice
his wife, she leaves a certain shop in the parish of S. Leonard ;
and to Alice, daughter of William Maldon, a shop adjoining
"le Cok on the hop" in Estchep in the same parish. Also to
Thomas Ricard, John Wodelee, William Benhale, and others, she
leaves sums of money and household goods. Dated London,
10 February, A.D. 1383.--Also to the rood light in the church of
S. Leonard she leaves ten shillings, and to the light of S. Katherine
and S. Iqicholas therein five shillings. Roll 114 (127).
1386.
Bury (BLASE DE), skinner.---To be buried in the church of
S. Stephen in Walbrok near his father. Bequests to the said
church and ministers therein. To John Berkyng, skinner, he
leaves John Musshebroun his apprentice, to bring up in the
skinners' craft. To Friar Thomas his brother one hundred
shillings. To Robert Broun a tunic and hood, party black cloth
and qnuq''e, and his best cloak (collobium). To the aforesaid
John Musshebroun a tunic and hood, party russet cloth and
Raye, and a cloak of bq'our muvre and Redmelle. " To William
Musshebroun a tunic and hood of la liveree of Walbrok. To
Amicia his wife a tenement for life. To Matilda Penne de Wode-
strete he leaves Robert Broun his apprentice, she to teach the said
Robert her craft. Dated London, 5 May, A.D. 1386.
Roll 114 (134).
A dark red colour.
Striped cloth.
OL. YI.
Red medley; medley being a cloth
made of mixed materials.
S
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259
without Bisshopesgate. Bequests to the said church, its high
altar, ministers, and lights therein ; also to four orders of mendi-
cant friars in London for masses, &c. Agnes his wife to have a
life interest in his dwelling-house in the parish of S. Botolph
aforesaid, the reversion of which is to be sold within a year after
his decease, one moiety of the proceeds going to his said wife for
her own use, and the residue being devoted to pious uses.
Dated London, 13 October, A.D. 1384. Roll 114 (165).
1386.
ANNO 10 RICHARD II.
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Luke, Evagelist [18 Oct.J.
Tours (JoaN), draper.--To Dionisia his wife he leaves his
dwelling-house in the parish of S. Mary de Aldennanbury abso-
lutely. His leasehold interest in another tenement in the same
parish to be sold, and twenty marks of the proceeds to go to the
Prioress and Convent of Halywell, and the residue devoted to
pious and charitable uses. To the rector and parishioners of
S. Mary aforesaid he leaves a tenement in the same parish for the
maintenance of the beam light in the said parish church. The
reversion of two shops in Westchepe near the church of S. Peter
he leaves to the rector of the church of S. Mary aforesaid and to
Nicholas 0undell, chaplain of the perpetual chantry founded in
the said church by Isabella., daughter of William Bokerell, in aid
of the said chantry. Dated London, 28 July, A.). 1386.
Roll 115 (42).
Loryng ('IGEL), Knight.--To be buried in the conventual
church of the Order of S. Augustine at Dunstaple in the diocese
of Lincoln, near his wife [not named, who is there buried. His
mansion and shops, &c., in the parish of S. Andrew near Bay-
nardescastell to be sold for pious and charitable uses. Dated
12 March, A.D. 1385. Roll 115 (44).
Monday before the Feast of S. Leoqa'd, Abbot [6 -hov.J.
Fryth ('ILLIAM), ' stokfisshmonger."--To be bm'ied in the Co!o
s2
1386.
260
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
legiate Church of S. John the Baptist at Sottesbrok, co. Berks,
to the warden and brethren of which he leaves a sum of money
charged on his lands and tenements in Birchenlane in the parish
of S. Edmund the King in Lumbardstret, on condition that they
maintain two perpetual chantries for the good of his soul. To
William Hyde, grocer, he leaves all his lands and tenements
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, as well within the
liberty of the City as without in the county of Middlesex.
Desires his trustees of certain lands and tenements in the county
of Cambridge to sell the same for payment of his debts. To
William Derby de Sidingbourne, co. Kent, and Mary, wife of the
same, and the heirs of the body of the said Mary, he leaves all
his lands and tenements, with meadows, &c., called "le Grene,"
in the parish of Shorne, co. Kent; remainder to William
Hyde aforesaid. To John Frith his tenement in the parish of
S. Andrew upon Cornhull. All his other lands and tenements
in co. Kent or elsewhere to be sold for pious uses. Bequests
to the rector and church of S. Martin Orgar, the rectors of the
churches of S. Michael in Crokedlane and All Hallows the Less
in la Rol)e'ie , and to the church of Newenham, co. Kent ; also
to divers orders of friars, and to the recluse monk at West-
minster. Dated London, 10 July, A.D. 1386. Roll 115 (52).
Monday qaext before the Feast of S. Beqzedict, Abbot [1 MarchJ.
lYlaynarde (GEOFFREY), "couper."--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard called "le Pardounechirchehawe" under the marble slab
where lies the body of Margaret his late wife. Bequests to the
old and new work of S. Paul's, the church of All Hallows at the
Hay, the ministers and Fraternity of S. Katherine therein; also
to William Alom and Johanna, wife of the same, his daughter,
Johanna Whyteman his sister, his servants, apprentices, and others.
Provision made for a chantry in the church of All Hallows afore-
said. To Idonia his wife he leaves his tenements in the street of
the Vintry in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid for life ; remainder
1 Shottesbrook; where there was a
chantry or college, consisting of a war-
den, five priests, and two clerks, founded
in 1337 in honour of S. John Baptist
(Tanner's' Notit. Monast.,' p. 20). A
grant of a messuage and shops in
"Birchenlane" was made to the college
in 1398 for the maintenance of a
chantry by William Hyde and another
--Hust. Roll 127 (33).
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to ffohanna his daughter in tail ; remainder in trust for sale, the
proceeds of which are to be divided into three parts, and devoted
to the maintenance of chantries, to the redemption of poor
debtors in prison, and to the assistance of the poor and sick.
Dated London, Tuesday next after the Feast of the Nativity of
B.V. Mary [8 Sept.], A.D, 1386. Roll 115 (126).
Monday qzext before the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 Juqze].
Vanner (ROBERT), vintner.--Bequest to the high altar of the
church of S. Katherine within the churchyard of H. Trinity the
Great., London. To Agnes his wife he leaves a tenement in Bowe-
lane in the parish of S. Michael d Paternosterchirche for life ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated London,
Tuesday next before the Feast of S. Edward, King and Confessor
[5 Jan.], A.D. 1374. Roll 115 (174).
Dawbeny (STEPHEN), skinner, of the parish of S. Michael upon
Cornhull.--To be buried in S. Katherine's Chapel in the said
parish church, in front of his accustomed seat. Bequests to the
said church, and also for funeral expenses, tapers, &c. A cloth of
russet, of the value of four pounds sterling, to be placed upon his
corpse, and after his burial the same to be made up into coats
for the needy. Bequests also to the work of the south entrance
of S. Paul's Church, to various hospitals in London, to the work of
London Bridge and of the bridge at Rochester, to prisoners in
Igewegate, his servants, and others. To William Dawbeney senior,
skinner, he leaves a certain tenement in the street of Cornhull in
the parish of S. Christopher de Bradestrete. To Walter Pykeno
ham and Thomas Kent, skinners, all his tenements and a garde
in the parish of S. Botolph without Algate in trust for sale for
the good of his soul and for the maintenance of the children of
William Dawbeney aforesaid. Dated London, 13 August, A.D.
1386. Roll 115 (175).
1387.
ANNO 11 RICHARD II.
Moqzday ex before the Feast of S. Margaret, Viyiz [20 July].
Blesewerth (LAUIENCE), vintner.--To be buried in the church
187-8.
64 EALENDAR OF WtLLS
Doget, and others ; remainder after the decease of his said wife to
John his son in tail ; remainder to the rector and parishioners of
. Leonard aforesaid, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
for the good of his soul, the souls of Alice his wife, Thomas,
Thomas (c), Lucy, Robe% and John his children, John Doget
his grandfather, Agnes his grandmother, and others. Also to the
rector and parishioners aforesaid and their successors he leaves an
annual rent issuing from a certain messuage and shop in the said
parish, on condition that they provide tpers to burn before his
tomb on the day of the Preparation (pe" diem pa'aseve) and
following days, and afterwards in the chapel of the Blessed Mary
in the said church. The said messuage and shop to go to John
his son, saving the aforesaid rent, in tail after the decease of his
wife; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses as aforesaid.
Also to Alice his wife he leaves tenements and reversions in the
parish of S. George near Estchep and elsewhere for life ; re-
mainder to John his son in tail ; remainder to pious uses. Also
to his said son he leaves tenements and reversions in the parishes
of S. Bartholomew the Less and S. Margaret de Briggestrete,
provision being made for safe custody of the same during
minority ; also Lis mansion house in the parish of S. Leonard
aforesaid, and shops in the aforesaid parish of S. Margaret, to
hold according to the terms of the testament of Thomas Doget
his late father, enrolled in the Husting for Common Pleas
held on Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.J,
26 Edvard III. [A.D. 1351-2]. Another testament concerning
his chattels referred to. Also to Alice his wife certain rents
for life in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr of Brygge-
strete ; remainder to Walter Broun, rector of the said parish
church, and others. The Mayor and Recorder of the City to
superintend the sale of certain tenements and rents, for which
each is to receive one hundred shillings. Dated London, 20 July,
49 Edward III. [.D. 1375]. Roll 116 (65).
Mordon (ALICE, relict of Silo DE, late "stokfisshmongere ").
--To be buried in the chm'ch of S. Michael in la Cvoellae.
]Vleaning Little S. Bartholomew, or ] lart I. p. 659.
Bartholomew by the Exchunge.
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265
Bequests to the said church and ministers therein, the old and
new work of S. Paul's, the five orders of mendicant friars in
London, the inmates of various hospitals and the poor sick on
beds (in grabatis)within the City and suburbs of London, and
the lepers at le loe, near Hakeneye, and near the Hospital of
S. Giles without Holbourne. To Sir William de Talworth, Knt.,
she leaves her best girdle, and to Dame Margaret his wife her
best jewel. Bequests also to Johanna her kinswoman, to the
child of Thomas de Fulham by the said Johanna, John Olyver,
her servants, and others. All her lands, tenements, &c., in the
City and suburbs to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to the
maintenance of chantry priests in the churches of S. Mdchael in
Crokedlane and S. Michael upon Cornhull, and to providing
marriage portions for poor gixls, educating poor boys, the relief
of debtors, repair of roads, and similar charitable uses. Dated
London, Friday the Feast of SS. Tiburcius and Valerian [-11 Aug.],
A.D. 1385. Roll 116 (67).
Monday e berate F. of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas [7 Ma'ch].
Mordon (Jom'), called " Rothyngge," stockfishmonger.--To be
buried in the churchyard of the church of S. Mary atte Hill.
Matilda his wife to take the issues and profits of all his tenements
in the parish of S. Edmund the King in Lumbardestret until his
son Henry come of age; and if the said Henry die during
minority, then until his son John come of age. If both sons die
without issue of their bodies, the said tenements are to go to the
Mayor and Commonalty of London, and to the Wardens of London
Bridge for the time being and their successors, for the mainten-
ance of the said bridge. Dated London, Thursday the Feast of
S. Clement, Pope [23 h-ov.], A.D. 1385. Roll 116 (78).
Lunt (Ro6ER), tailor.--To be buried in the choir of the church
of S. Brigid de Fletstrete under the lamp. Bequests to the said
church and ministers thereof, to the fabric of S. Paul's, various
orders of friars in London, to the almonry of the Fraternity of
Tailors of S. John the Baptist of London, the inmates of various
hospitals, and prisoners in Neugate, Ludgate, and Flete, &c. Pro-
vision made for chantries and for torches to burn at his funell
187-8.
X)URT OF FIUSTIIO, LOIDOI.
267
residue to be devoted to works of charity for the good of his soul.
To Ralph Massy, fishmonger, and Johanna, wife of the same, his
daughter, he leaves his leasehold interest in certain lands and
tenements in the parish of S. Peter aforesaid, charged with
annuities to icholas, William, and William (sic) his sons, other-
wise they are to maintain his said sons in their own house.
Dated London, 8 April, A.D. 1388. Roll 116 (90).
(look (Jott), otherwise called "Atte Itarpe," brewer.--To be
buried in the church of S. Christopher, London, before the image
of S. Christopher. Bequests to the said church, and to various
orders of friars in London, and to the Friars Minors at Colchester,
for masses. To John his son he leaves one hundred pounds
sterling, certain measures of wheat., barley, and oats, three horses,
three cows, and a moiety of all his sheep, as well as beds, cups,
and other household chattels ; also his leasehold interest in
a tenement called "le Harpe" with shops in the parish of
S. hLichael upon Cornhull. The residue of his movables he
leaves to Johanna his wife in the name of dower. Dated London,
12 October, A.D. 1387. Roll 116 (91).
ttule (RIngeD), fishmonge.--To be buried in the church of
tI. Trinity near Algate, near his father. Bequests to the prior
and canons of the said church, the high altar and ministers of the
church of S. Mary de Wolchirchawe, and the Fraternity of the
Salve in the same ; also to Katherine his sister, a Minoress, and
to the Sisters Minoresses without Algate ; to Alice, another sister,
and Agnes his daughter. Provision made for a chantry for two
years next after his decease. The residue of his goods he leaves
to Isabella his wife, Agnes his mother being paid what is owing
to her. Dated London, 2 October, A.D. 1387. Roll 116 (97).
Thorn_hille (rILLIAM), "armurer."--To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Brigid. Bequests to the ministers of the church
of S. Brigid, and provision made for a chantry therein for three
years next after his decease. His tenement in the parish of
S. Brigid to be sold by his executors to fulfil his testament
and last will. To the Ordinary of the Lord Bishop of London
1888.
268
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.Do
1388.
he leaves his silver seal, having his arms thereon, for probate and
fee of his testament. Dated London, 10 April, A.D. 1388.
Roll 11 (9S).
Monday next befe the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 Juqe].
I-Ialfmark (Jon-N), citizen and "smyth." To be bied in the
chch of S. Andrew Hu near Estchepe. Bequests to ministers
in the said church and for the maintenance of chantries there ;
also to the use of the Frateity of S. Loy and the Frateity of
S. Katherine near the Tower. To Isalla his wife all his lands
and tenements in the parish of Shordich for life ; remainder as
to two tMrds to omas Ms son and as to the residue to Alice
his daughter, fe of John Marschal " irmonger." Also to Ms
said fe all Ms lands and tenements within the City of ndon
for life ; remainder wholly to his aforesaid son. Also to his said
wife he leaves a life interest in his leaseholds in the parish of
S. Andrew aforesaid ; remainder to Ms said son and daughter in
equM shares. Dated London 9 Fbmy .D. 1386.
Roll 116 (119).
ok (ROBERT), glover.--To buried in the chch of S. Magnus
at London Bridge before the altar where he used to stand. To
Richard senior Ms son he leaves all Ms tenements and wharf
called "Drktereswhf," in the parish of S. Magus aforesaid
in tail, except a shop which he leaves to icholas Ms brother for
life ; remainder to Richard junior Ms son and Nicholas Ms son
in suessive taft ; remainder the aforesaid Nicholas Ms brother
in tail ; remainder trust for sale for pious and charitable uses
for the gd of his soul, the sos of Johanna Ms late wife and
others. To William his brother a bakehouse and other houses in
the parish of H. Trity the Less in Knyghtriderestrete for life ;
remainders over. Also Richd junior Ms so% in tail, he leaves
Ms tenement called "litllondon '' th houses and gardens in
the parish of All llo called " atte Walle/' situate ne a
tenement belonng to the work of London Bdge, and extending
Or Eloy; S. Eligius, Bishop of anno 41 Edwd III., by Roger Chels-
Noyon. CL : ham, "whier," to William Knyghte-
grettest othe was but by Seynt Loy. cote, mercer--Roll 99 (126). The nme
Chaucer, Prol. ' Cant. Tles,' 120. is quaint, and only to be compared t.h
a This same property, described with " Little Briin" nd "etty Wales."
metes and bounds s here, was conveyed
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
273
remainder to Agnes his daughter in tail ; remainder in trust for
sale for pious and charitable uses. Bequests also to the churches
of S. Peter de Wodstrete in Chepe and S. Alban in Wodstrete ;
to Emma his mother, William his brother, Marion his wife's sister,
and others. To the aforesaid chantry he further leaves in rever-
sion two books, viz., a Bible (tna bbletecam 1) and a Legend
of Saints. Dated 25 December, A.D. 1382. Roll 117 (100).
Strousburgh (John), "brauderer."-To be buried in the church
of S. Peter upon Cornhull. Bequests to the said church and
ministers therein. To Bernard, son of Tilmannus de Put,, now
living with him, he leaves twenty pounds sterling. After the
decease of Johanna his wife he wills that his tenements with
dovecot, gardens, &c., upon Houndesdich in the parish of
S. Botolph without Algate, remain to Alice his daughter. Dated
London, 9 November, A.D. 1388. Roll 117 (101).
Moqday qe after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Mody (Jo-).--To be buried in the church of S. Giles without
Crepulgate, to which he leaves sums of money. All his lands
and tenements in the county of Middlesex (except two acres of
arable land in the parish of Shordich, which he leaves to Cristina
his daughter) to be sold, and the proceeds to go in part to
Johanna his wife, and in part to the maintenance of a chantry
in the aforesaid church. Also to his said wife he leaves tenements
in Redecrouchestrete and in De Moorslrete in the parish of
S. Giles aforesaid for life ; remainder in trust for sale for pious
and charitable uses. Dated 13 July, a.D. 1388.
Roll 117 (106).
1388-9.
/NNO 13 RICHARD II.
Monday nex before the Feast of S. Ma'garet, Virgin [0 July].
Leueshum (Tno.as), skinner.-- To be buried in S. Mary's
Chapel in the church of S. Michael upon Cornhull. His executors
are directed to enfeoff Agnes his wife of all his tenements in the
t "Biblotheca, Biblioum liber, sen utrumque Testamentum, Yetus et lovum."
(D'Arnis.)
VOL. II. T
1389.
COURT OF HUSTLN(;, LONDON.
275
3_onday next afteq" the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
PIMlilolOOt 1 (Jo), Knt.- To be buried in the church of
the Friars Minors, London, near Johanna his late wife. To
Margaret his wife " he leaves all his lands, tenements, &c., within
the City of London, as well in reversion as in demesne, for life,
charged with an annual payment of ten marks to the Prior and
Convent of S. Pancras de Lewes, t so that they maintain a chantry
for the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna his late consort,
Richard late Earl of Arundell, 5 and others. In case of default,
the Mayor and Recorder of the City for the time being to
distrain for the same. The said Margaret charged with the
an annual rent of five marks to the Vicar of
co. Kent, in aid of a chantry in the chapel of
payment of
Gylyngham,
the manor of Grenge, co. Kent. To the monks of Hurlee,
co. Berks, an annual rent of one mark for keeping his obit,
&c. Bequests to thirteen poor people in honour of the
five wounds of Jesus Christ, the five joys of the blessed mother
Mary, 6 and of the Holy Trinity, the selection of the reci-
pleats to be made by Margaret his wife during her lifetime, and
afterwards by the 5[ayor and Recorder of the City for the time
being. Aider his wife's death certain tenements in the parishes
of S. Mary Wolnoth and S. Mary Wolchirche are to remain to
Edward and John his sons in successive tail, and certain other
tenements in the parish of S. Augustine near Poulesgate, in the
189.
A fishmonger by trade (Higden's
' Polychron.,' ix. 30). Sheriff in 1372;
Mayor in 1378. He -as appointed joint
treasurer with William Walworth of the
subsidy granted to Richard II. on his
accession (Stubbs's ' Const. Hist.,' ii. 444,
567). Wa.lsingham records his patriotic
conduct when Mttyor in fitting out u
fleet at his own expense, with which he
sailed to attack a pirate who had long
infested the English coast. His expedi-
tion proved completely successful, and
he returned in triumph to the City,
not without exciting, however, con-
siderable jealousy (' Hist. Angl.,' i. 370).
He -as knighted in 1381, together
with Walworth, Brembre, and others,
for assisting the King against Wat
Tyler.
His wishes appea to have been car-
ried out, although from an inscription
on his monument in the church of the
Grey Friars quoted by Stow (' Survey,'
Strype's ed., 1720, bk. iii. p. 133) it would
appear that his first wife was the Laxly
ddne Stamford.
A daughter of Richard de Croydon,
fishmonger. See his will enrolled supra,
Roll 103 (10).
a A Cluniac priory was founded iu
the old church of S. Pancras at Lewes,
co. Sussex, in 1078.
lichard Fitz-Alun, eighth Earl of
Arundel, oh. 1376.
Also called the "joyful mysteries."
They are (1) the Annunciation, (2) the
Visitation, 13)the birth of Christ, (4)
His being carried as a baby to the
Temple, (5) the finding of Him there
when u boy among the teachers (Rock's
' Church of our Fathers,' vol. iii. 1 t. i.
p. 324}.
2
1389.
276
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
street called "le 01dechaunge," to Margaret his daughter and to
John his aforesaid son in successive tail. Tenements formerly
belonging to John de Stodeye he leaves to his child (if any) en
qent.e sa mre ; remainder to Thomas Birlyngham and John,
brother of the said Thomas, sons of Margaret his aforesaid wife.
The reversion of all his lands and tenements not otherwise dis-
posed of he leaves to the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty of
the City of London to the use and behoof of the City as most
needed, for the making of conduits, common latrines, &c., re-
serving to themselves the sum of 36/. 4s. 4d. for discharging
legacies to the house of S. Pancras at Lewes, the Vicar of
Gilyngham, and others mentioned above, after the decease of
Margaret his wife, and also an annual payment to the Abbess
of Deneye, 1 co. Cambridge, for the use of Thomasina his daughter,
a nun in that house. If necessary, all his aforesaid lands and
tenements are to be sold by the Bishop of London and the
Mayor and Recorder of the City for the time being, at the best
price obtainable, and the proceeds distributed as directed. An-
other testament relating to his movable goods mentioned. Dated
London, Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, Archbishop
[16 Nov.], A.D. 1381. Three codicils follow, to the effect :--
1. That Margaret his daughter is to have all the lands and
tenements formerly belonging to John de Stodeye after the
decease of Margaret his wife; but she is to forego her right to
take under his testament touching his movables.
2. That Margaret his wife is to enjoy a life interest in his place
called "Hull Almilesende, ''3 in the parish of Stebenhethe, co. Mid-
dlesex; remainder to John atte Hale, junior, of the county of
Dorset, and to Margaret his daughter, about to become the said
John's wife to hold in tail. Also that the place called "Hog-
geston, ''5 co. Middlesex, be his vife's for life ; remainders to
Thomas and Edward his sons in successive tail.
3. That the commune of London, after the decease of his
aforesaid wife, 8hall have (among others) all his rents, tenements,
An abbey founded by Mary de St.
Paul, Countess of Pembroke (Part I.
p. 637n.).
2 These are in French, the will being
in Latin.
3 Mile End. It was here that the in-
surgents under Wat Tyler foregathered
in 1381 and held parley with the King.
Stepney.
Hoxton.
1389.
1390.
278
CALEX-DAB OF it ILL.q,
Also by a codicil enclosed in his original will he desires his
houses in London to be sold after the decease of Simon
Aleysham, and the proceeds to be divided equally among the
Friars Minors, Preaching Friars, Augustinian and Carmelite
Friars. 1 Dated Monday next after the Feast of Invention of
H. Cross [3 May], A.D. 1383. Roll 118 (43).
Sewale (JoIN) de Coggeshale.--Directs that his feoffees in
trust to execute his last will should sell his tenement called
" le Newehalle," situate at the new port (qzovum :poq'tm) of
Colchester, a tenement called "le Colhawe," and other tene-
ments, &c., in the parishes of S. Rumbald and S. Peter, also in Croucherchelaue called "Maldonelane," and elsewhere in Col-
chester, as well as a messuage at Gepeswic at le Kay there,
and the moieties of two ships called "le hoolygoost" and
"Eleyne" of Herwich. Dated 24 May, A.D. 1389.
Roll 118 (44).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan [19 May].
Cornewaille (ANDREW), draper.--To be buried in the church of
S. Augustine near S. Paul's Gate. Bequests to the fabric and
high altar of the said church. To Isabella his wife a tenement
wherein he lived in Watlyngstrete in the parish of S. Augustine
aforesaid for life ; remainder to Thomas and John his sons in suc-
cessive tail ; remainder to Johanna, Custance, and Alice his
daughters, and the heirs of their bodies, with cross remainders.
If all his children die without any heir of their bodies, the same
is to be sold by the rector and certain parishioners of the church
of S. Augustine aforesaid, and the proceeds devoted to pious and
charitable uses. Dated 28 November, A.D. 1389.
Roll 118 (119).
ANN0 14 RICHARD II.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Ma'ga'et, Vi'rgiz [20 July].
Tonge (WILLIAI DE).--To be bm'ied in the church of All
Hallows called " Berkyngechurche." Bequests for the purchase
The co4icil i in French. I IIs-ich.
282
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
da.ughter in Christ, viz., " Godchilde," until marriage. To each
of his children in Christ, viz., " Godehilders," three shillings and
fourpenee. Directions for torches and purchase of .Resset for his
funeral. Bequests Lo the light of the Holy Cross in the church of
S. Brigid, Lo various orders of fl'iars, and Lo the work of S. Paul's.
Provision made for a chantry in the church of S. Brigid. The
residue of his goods he leaves to his wife by way of dower for
payment of debts and execution of his last will. Dated London,
19 August, A.D. 1390. Roll 119 (54).
Atte Merssh (JOHN), ' curreour."---To be buried in the church-
yard of S. Giles without Crepulgate, in the tomb where Cristina
his late wife lies buried. Bequests to the church of S. Giles
aforesaid and ministers therein. To Margery his wife a tenement
in GrobstreLe in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid for life; re-
mainder in trust for sale, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses.
Th implements of his craft Lo be sold as soon as possible to pay
his debts. Releases John Cxoldesburgh his apprentice from
remaining term of service. Dated London, the Feast of S. Lau-
rence [10 Aug.], A.D. 1388. Roll 119 (57).
Yvory (WILLIAM), butcher.--To be buried in the church of
S. Leonard de EsLchepe. Bequests to the said church for buying
two new missals, for the fabric of the belfry, &c. ; also to the
churches of S. Clement. near Estchepe and of S. Mary Magdalene
aL Bermondeseye. To Sir Geoffrey Launde, rector, and church-
wardens of the church of S. Leonard aforesaid, and to Sir Adam
Chippenham, rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Clement
aforesaid, he leaves certain tenements and rents in the parish of
S. Leonard in the wards of Bruggestrete and of Candelwykstrete,
for the nmintenance of a chantry in each of the said chm'ches.
A certain shop in the parish of S. Nicholas aL the Shambles to be
sold to pay his debts. To Johanna his wife he leaves a brewery
and shops in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid for life ; remainder
to Cecilia his daughter, wife of Tl, cmas Vyght, "grocer," in tail ;
remainder to the rector and churchwardens of S. Clement's afore-
said for the maintenance ofchantries. To John 'haplelcde and
Margery, ,a-ife of the same, another daughter of the testator, he
284
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
reliefs, &c., in the parishes of Totenham and Edelmeton, co. Mid-
dlesex, to go to John Twyford his kinsman, after the decease of
his aforesaid wife, in tail; remainder over. To the rector and
churchwardens of S. John Zakarie, and the wardens or guardians
of the craft of Goldsmiths of London, he leaves certain rents
issuing from a tenement called " le Crane " in the parish of
S. Nicholas at the Shambles, for keeping his obit, the obits of
his children and of his aforesaid wife in the church of S. John
aforesaid, the maintenance of a light therein, and other pious
uses. Dated London, Saturday, 11 June, A.D. 1390.
Roll 119 (74).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb.].
Bathe (JoHr0.--To Ralph Kesteven, rector, and the church-
wardens of the church of S. Botolph without Aldrichesgate, he
leaves certain shops in Aldrichesgatestrete in the parish of
S. Botolph aforesaid, on condition that they maintain thereout a
chantry for the good of his soul, the souls of Cristina his wife, when
dead, and others ; the residue of the profits of the said shops being
devoted to their maintenance and to the ornaments of the afore-
said church. To William Gedeneye, prior of the church of
S. Bartholomew de Westsmythefeld, and convent of the same, he
leaves all his lands and tenements in Westchepe, Goderounlane,
and elsewhere in the parish of S. Vedast, in pure and perpetual
ahns. To his aforesaid wife his dwelling-house in Aldrichesgate
in the parish aforesaid for life, so that within one month after his
decease she release to the aforesaid rector and churchwardens all
claim of dower in the property so left to them. Dated London,
Monday the Feast of S. Peter ad Vincula [1 Aug.], A.D. 1390.
Roll 119 (80).
Moday qext befoq'e the F. of SS. Peg'petta and Felicitas [7 Mag'ch].
Petigru alias Atte Nax (SIMON), cutler.- To be buried in
S. Mary's Chapel in the church of S. Brigid in Fletestrete, to the
rector and ministers whereof he leaves sums of money. Bequests
also to Richard his son, Mariona his daughter, William Grantham
and Simon, son of the same, Simon, son of Edward Shether, his god-
son, Johanna, wife of Robert Lincoln, and others. T Sir Thomas
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285
Hayton, rector, and the wardens of the light of the Blessed Mary
in the church of S. Brigid aforesaid, he leaves all his tenements in
the parish of S. Brigid near Fletebrigge for the maintenance of
two chantries therein, and in default the same are to remain to
Friar William Wakeryng, Master of the Hospital of S. Bartholomew
in Smythfeld, for the maintenance of chantries in the said hQspital.
To Johanna his wife, by way of dower and for her share of his
goods, he leaves one hundred pounds, on condition she releases
her claim of dower to his executors within twenty days after his
decease ; otherwise she is to have her reasonable dower of his tene-
ments and a share of his goods as the law of God and good
conscience require, and the legacy of one hundred pounds is to
be void, and the rector and wardens aforesaid are to be relieved
of maintenance of one of the aforesaid chantries during her
lifetime. Bequests to various orders of friars, the old work of
S. Paul's, the fabric of the church of S. Brigid, the Fraternity of
the Blessed Mary therein, and the Fraternity of S. Brigid. Dated
London, in the parish of S. Brigid, 8 January, h.D. 1390.
Roll l l9 (93).
llorthburgh (JohNh, relict of JoHn, draper).--To be buried
in the church of All Hallows de Berkyng before the altar of
S. Katherine, near the tomb of John Priour senior, her father.
Bequests to the said church and ministers therein, the church of
S. Thomas de Acon near the Conduit, the high altars of the
churches of S. 5Iary de Colchirch and S. Bartholomew the Less.
To Katherine her daughter, wife of John Game, armourer, she
leaves all her lands and tenements in the parish of S. Dunstan
in Tourstrete for t.he maintenance of a chantry, and the residue of
all her goods, after payment of debts, absolutely. Dated London,
15 January, .D. 1390. Roll 119 (95).
Ancroft (WILLIAM), mercer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Botolph near Billingesgate, under the same stone as Robert
his father. Bequests to the rector of the said chtu'ch for prayers
on behalf of his soul, the souls of Robert his father, Margaret his
mother, and others; to the fraternities of S. Mary and S. Katherine,
and to ministers therein. His body to be covered with russet
cloth having a cross in white linen, the same to be afterwards
1390-1.
COUR"r OF HUS'FIG, LONDON. 287
souls of Johanna his wife, William his father, Isabella his mother,
Richard and Katherine his wife's parents, William his brother
and Juliana, wife of the same, and others; and in default the
same to be held by the Wardens of London Bridge, in the name of
"the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London, and their
successors to the use and maintenance of London Bridge" for the
maintenance of a perpetual chantry in the chapel on the bridge.
Roll 119 (97).
Coraunt (John), goldsmith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Michael in Wodestret. Bequests to Sir John Yve, rector, and
churchwardens of the same, for "torches " for the high altar, &c. ;
and devise of a certain vestibule built on the north side of the
church, which he lately acquired from the executors of Robert
Lucas, goldsmith. To Johanna his wife he leaves all his tene-
ments in the City of London for life ; remainder, as to a tenement
in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen near Oldfisshstret, to the
Prioress and Nuns of Clerkenwell, on condition that they kee l) his
obit solemnly as directed with Placebo and Dgrge and office for
the dead. To William his son the reversion of certain shops in
the parish of S. Michael aforesaid, after the decease of
to hold in tail, with remainder to John his son in tail.
the said John the reversion of his dwelling-house in the
S. Michael aforesaid in tail, with remainder to William
charged with the aforesaid bequest for torches. Dated
20 March, 12 Richard II. [-A.D. 1388-9-]. Roll 119
his wife,
Also to
parish of
his son,
London,
(100).
Monday next before the Eeast of S. Petronilla, Viyin [31 May].
I-Iaberger or I-Iauberger (Jou).--To Elena his wife his dwell-
ing-house in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate for life ;
remainder in trust for sale by the vicar and certain parishioners of
the church of S. Giles aforesaid, and the proceeds distributed
among his children. Dated London, 3 May, n.D. 1382.
Roll
lleupor (WtLLnM), fishmonger, of the parish of S. Nicholas
Olof de Bredestrete.---Provision made for chantries for three years
next after his decease. Bequests to the ministers of the church
of S. Nicholas aforesaid, and for the purchase of books and
vestments; also to divers orders of friars; to the inmates of
1390-1.
1391.
1391.
290
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Bridge in trust to maintain the said chantry. His tenement at
the corner of the churchyard of the church of S. Laurence
Pulteneye he leaves to Robert Witherdeley, the Master of the
College of S. Laurence, and certain parishioners, for the mainte-
nance of a chantry in the said church for the good of his soul,
the souls of William Staneford, Johanna, wife of the same,
Thomas their son, Elena, wife of the said Thomas, and others ; in
default the same to go to the Mayor and Wardens of London
Bridge as above. A messuage and houses in the parish of
S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate to be sold to pay his debts, and
the residue to go to Isabella his wife. To Roger Blythe, "male-
maker," and to Mariota, wife of the same, he leaves a tenement
in the parish of S. Brigid de Fletestrete for their lives; remainder
to his aforesaid daughters and sons in successive tail. Bequest of
ten marks to buy two silver candelabres for the church of S. Peter
upon Cornhull. Dated London, Thursday the Feast of S. Laurence
[10 Aug.], AoD, 1391. Roll 120 (1).
Leycestre e (VALTER).--To be buried in the church of S. Peter,
Westminster. His friends and kinsfolk to have of his money and
clothes as his executors may direct. Alice his wife to have a life
interest in all his rents in the City of London and suburbs ; the
same to be sold after her death for pious and charitable uses.
Mention made of another testament, which is still to be valid,
except so far as it is altered by the present testament. Dated
within the Castle of Farnham, 5 April, A.D. 1391.--And although
he had directed his tenements to be sold after the decease of Alice
his wife, yet, inasmuch as he desires his soul's speedy health, he
wills that his executors sell the reversion of the aforesaid tene-
ments as soon as possible, and dispose of the proceeds for the good
of his soul.
Whereupon came the aforesaid Alice, John Wakele, vintner, and
atilda, wife of the same, and put their claim upon the aforesaid
testament as to certain ahops in the parish of S. Edmund de Lum-
bardestrete, because they say the aforesaid Walter and Alice lately
acquired the same from Richard Chadesley, as appears by deed
A maker of males (mails) or ra- maker of mallets or hammers (' Memo-
yelling bags. Riley draws a distinc- rials,' Introd., p. xxii).
tion between malemoge'r and elake're, Described elsewhere as the King's
taking the latter to mean possibly a Sergeant-at-Arms.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
291
enrolled 1 at the usting for Common Pleas held on Monday next
after the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin [25 Nov.], 37 Edward III.
[.). 1363] ; that the said Alice at the death of her husband acquired
the fee thereof jure accrescendi, which she disposed of, by deed
enrolled2 at the using for Pleas of Land held on Monday next
after the Feast of Translation of S. Edward, King and Confessor
[13 Oct.], 15 Richard II. [A.). 1391], to the aforesaid John and
atilda; and that the said John and Matilda reconveyed the same to
the said Alice for hfe by another deed enrolled "3 at the same ttusting.
Roll 120 (9).
1391.
Preston (RICrARD DE), citizen and grocer 4 of London, and
burgess of the vill of Cales.--To be bm'ied in the church of All
Hallows at the Hay, near Deonisia his former wife. To Agnes his
wife he leaves all his lands and tenements in the City and suburbs
for life, for maintaining a chantry in the aforesaid church for the
good of his soul, the souls of Richard his father, Isabella his
mother, Deonisia and Alice his wives, Stephen de Preston and
Cristina, wife of the same, and others ; remainder as to a tenement
called " Beaurepair," and others in the parish of All Hallows afore-
said, to the rector, churchwardens, and parishioners of the said
parish, for the maintenance of a chantry at the altar of S. Kathe-
rine in the said parish church for the good of the souls just men-
tioned, and for divers payments to the rector and chaplain for
keeping his obit as directed, and others. In default of the
chantries being maintained as directed, the property is to go over
to the Wardens of London Bridge, under the name of "the Mayor
and Commonalty of the City of London and their successors
to the use and maintenance of the said bridge," for providing a
chantry in the aforesaid church. All his lands and tenements
in the vill of Cales and neighbourhood to be sold to fulfil his
other testament touching his movable goods, saving to Alice his
wife one third of the proceeds by way of dower, excepting the
proceeds of the sale of his lands and tenements at Sandgate. His
feoffees in trust of lands and tenements, water-mills, &c, in
co. Kent and elsewhere, are directed to enfeoff Agnes his
wife of the same, excepting a certain grange and wharf in the
Roll 91 (168).
Roll 120 (17).
Roll 120 (18).
ossaius, i.e. wholesale dealer.
I the will of Agnes his wife (enrolled
infra Roll 130 [115] ) he is described as
late citizen and merchant (ecato).
2
292
CALENDR OF LLS,
1391.
vill of Estgrenewych, which are to go to Richard Rowe and Alice,
wife of the same. Dated London, 26 April, A.D. 1391.
Roll 120 (16).
Monday qzext after" the Feast of Purificatio of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
I-Iursham (RICAID), "ferrour."---To be buried in the church
of S. Sepulchre without Neugate. Bequests to Sir John Hayward,
vicar of the said church, and for the maintenance of a chantry
therein. To Emma his wife he leaves a certain tenement in the
parish of S. Andrew in Holbourne for life ; remainder to the
aforesaid vicar and churchwardens in aid of a chantry. To John
his servant, of co. Hereford, a sum of money and a gown of
sangurgn. Dated London, 21 December, A.D. 1391.
Roll 120 (62).
Power (rILLIAM), called "Wodehous," skinner.--To be buried
in the church of S. Christopher, London, where lie the bodies of
his wives. Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof,
and provision made for torches for the elevation of the Host,
funeral expenses, &c. To the Fraternity of Skinners in aid of its
chaplains he leaves one hundred shillings. Pecuniary bequests
also to Agnes, Emma, and Margaret his daughters; William, son
of Adam Haket ; Custance, wife of John Duk ; William, Thomas,
and John, sons of Thomas Provendre, mercer, and others. To
Thomas his son he leaves one hundred pounds, and all his imple-
ments and goods, both raw and tanned. His silver vessels and
ustilments appertaining to his hall, chamber, pantry, and kitchen
to be divided into three parts, one part to go to Agnes his wife,
another to Thomas his son, and the third to be distributed among
his other children, his wife also receiving her dower according to
justice and law. To Sir William Bergh, rector of the said church
of S. Christopher, and parishioners of the same, he leaves certain
rents in the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull, so that they
maintain thereout a chantry for the good of his soul, the souls of
Johanna, Anselina, and Alice his former wives, and others, within
the said church of S. Christopher. In default the said rents to go
to the rector and parishioners of S. Michael's upon Cornhull for
like purposes. To Agnes his wife his tenements called "Legges-
Cloth of crimson or blood colour
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293
aleye" in the parish of S. Bartholomew the Less for life ;
remainder to Thomas his son in tail ; remainder to Emma, Agnes,
and Margaret his daughters in equal portions. Also to Thomas
his son tenements in the parishes of S. Michael le Quern and
S. M_ichael upon Cornhull in tail ; remainder to his aforesaid
daughters. To Thomas Provendre and Emma, wife of the same,
the testator's daughter, he leaves a brewery called " lez thre
lonnes" in the parish of S. Christopher in special tail, with
remainders over; and similarly to John Shirbourne, vintner, and
Agnes, wife of the same, another daughter of the testator, a tene-
ment in Cornhull, parish of S. Michael. Dated London, Monday
next before the Feast of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March], A.).
1388. Roll 120 (69).
Monday aext before the Feast of S. Vale.ntie [14 Feb.].
Pykeman (ANDREW), fishmonger.MTo be buried in S. Mary's
Chapel in the church of S. Botolph near Billyngesgate, to the
rector and churchwardens of which he leaves certain shops in
Thamysestret, so that they maintain thereout a chantry in the
aforesaid chapel for the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna and
Johanna his wives, Richard his father, Margaret his mother,
Robert Pykeman and Sabine and Johanna, wives of the said
Robert, Robert Furneux, and others ; also that the said rector and
churchwardens provide tapers on occasions specified. In default
the same to go over to the Mayor or Varden and Commonalty of
the City of London and their successors, for the use and main-
tenance of a chantry in Guildhall Chapel. To Margaret, daughter
of John Sibille and of Cecilia, late wife of the same, and daughter
of the testator, he leaves lands and tenements in the larishes of
S. Mary atte Hull and S. Margaret de Breggestrete. Dated
London, Sunday the Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord [25 Dec.],
A.D. 1391.--Also he wills that his feoffees in trust of lands and
tenements in the vill of Suthwerk, and in the parishes of Newen-
ton and Camerwelle, co. Surrey, enfeoff the aforesaid Margaret,
daughter of John Sibille, of the same as soon as she come to the
age of fourteen years. Roll 120 (71).
Brandon (NICHOLAS), ' stokfisshmonger."--To be buried in the
294
CALENDAR OF WILLS
church of S. Magnus near London Bridge, to which he leaves
divers sums of money for fabric, ministers, Fraternity of Salve,
&c. Bequests also to the work of S. Paul's, to each of the four
orders of friars in London, to the poor on beds and in various
hospitals, the lepers in the three houses around London, to the
inmates of Neugate, Ludgate, and the two Marshalseas ; also to
the churches of Clare, co. Suffolk, of All Saints, Walsyngham, and
of Wighton near Walsyngham, &c. To Agnes his wife he leaves
certain rents issuing from a tenement called "le lamb on the
hoop " in Thamysestret, parish of S. Magnus. His feoffees in
trust of lands and tenements at New Wyndesore are instructed
to deliver the same to his aforesaid wife ; and similarly his feoffees
of lands and tenements at Wighton aforesaid are to enfeoff Robert
Wych his uncle and Johanna his sister of the same. Provision
made for chantries in the churches of S. Magnus and of ighton
respectively. Certain sums of money to be divided among his
poor neighbours upon London Bridge and the porters of Thamyse-
stret. His wife to be put in possession of certain rents issuing
from his tenement called "le Mayde on the hoop" in Suthwerk,
on condition that she forego her dower of tenements at Wighton.
Dated London, 4 November, A.D. 1391. Roll 120 (73).
1392.
Monday qext befo'e the Fea.t of S. Dunstan, B.ishop [19 May].
Daudeley e (NIC]OLAS), lord of " Rouge Chastel1-3 and
" Helegh. "4 ---To be buried in the chancel of the church of his
Abbey of Hulton " near his father's tomb. Directions as to burning
of tapers, torches, and mo'rte'ez, and other particulars relating to
his funeral. To the Abbey and church of Hulton he bequeaths,
among other things, two large gilt chalices with stones, two
patens, a large ivory image of Our Lady, a silver censer, and a gold
cross with the bastoqs of four pieces and relics. His executors to
purchase lands to the value of thirty liw'es by the year with
which to endow the said abbey. To Elizabeth Daudeley his wife
(com2)aigqe) he leaves two thousand marks of silver, his entire
Co. Norfolk. Red Castle, co. Salop.
Or De Aldithley, son of James de a Co. Staff.
Aldithley, who fought at the battle of Or Hilton, co. Stafford, where Henry
Poictiers. He died, according to Dug- de Audley erected an abbey for Cister-
dle, on the Feast of S. Iry hIagda- clan monks in 1223.
_en [22 July], 15 Richard II. [n.D. 1391]. See notes sup'a , pp. 49, 152.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
295
wardrobe, and his vessels of silver and gold, buckles, rings, &c.
Bequests of money to Roger Mortymere, Henry Haggley and
Alice, wife of the same, William Nassh, and John Marsshall ;
also to "Seyntoweyn," " Brodok," "Hekoc del Pantre," " Colyn
del Pantre," and others ; also to the friars of Hereford, Salop,
Stafford, Chester, and New Castle under Lyme, and to twelve
poor gentlewomen for marriage portions. The residue of his
goods and chattels in England and "Gales ,n he leaves to the
aforesaid Elizabeth. Dated at his Castle of Helegh, Wednesday
next before the Feast of Translation of S. Thomas the Martyr
[7 July], 15 Richard II. [A.i). 1391]. Roll 120 (125).
Capelle (JonN), cordwainer.--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Dionisius Bakehirehe. To Alice his wife he leaves certain
shops in the parish of S. Dionisius aforesaid for life ; remainder to
John his son and Alice his daughter in successive tail. To
William his son a shop in the same parish, a piece of silver, and
silver spoons. To Isabella his daughter twenty shillings. Dated
London, 9 August, A.D. 1390. Roll 120 (126).
1392.
ANNO 16 RICHARD II.
Monday ext after F. of Trane. of S. Edvard, K. and C. [13 Oct.].
Neve CrILLIAM), son of Nicholas Neve, late " burler, '' and of
Johanna, wife of the same, daughter of Elias, son of Matthew
le Chaundeller.--To be buried in the churchyard of S. Swithin
de Candelwykstret. Bequests to the said church and ministers
thereof. To Johanna Maykyn, formerly wife of John Hale, late
" sherman," he leaves certain rents and reversions in the parishes
of S. Clement near Estchepe and S. Michael de Crokedlane for
life ; remainder to Thomas Hale her son for life ; remainder to the
rector and churchwardens of the church of S. Swithin aforesaid,
for the maintenance of a chantry in the said church. Dated
London, 22 September, A.D. 1391. Roll 121 (71).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle
Waldegrave (JonN), "brewer."--Bequests to divers orders of
Wales. I 2 Bureller.
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97
and parish, as also a tenement called "Bell othe hope" in Brede-
strete, to be sold within one year after his decease, and out of the
proceeds five chaplains are to be maintained in the church of
S. Martin for one year for the good of his soul, the souls of Simon
Shirreve his father, Cicilia his mother, Adam Haket, and others,
and two chaplains in the parish of All Hallows de Bredestrete.
His manor of Northstede to be sold by his feoffees in trust for
the purpose of fulfilling his testament. Also to the church of
S. Martin aforesaid he leaves two missals, a Catholicon, 1 a
Legend, and a book called ' Pars Oculi ,;3 and to the church of
' Quodam, ''4 co. Kent, a vestment, chalice, &c. To Margery his
kinswoman he gives all his vessels for her marriage, and any one
who shall marry her and be willing to give one hundred and fifty
pounds for the manor of Northstede above mentioned is to have it
for that sum. Dated London, 26 November, A.D. 1392.
Roll 121 (125).
Moaday qext after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Atte Feld (Jo'), tanner.---To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Sepulchre's without Neugate. Bequests to the said church,
and to divers orders of friars for trentals of masses; also to Alice
his daughter, Mabel his sister, and others. To Alice his wife he
leaves a moiety of his lands and tenements ia the parish of
S. Sepulchre aforesaid for life; remainder to his aforesaid
daughter. Dated London, 14 February, A J). 1390.
Roll 121 (131).
Monday 7text befo'e F. of SS. Pe'petua and Felicitas [7 March].
Boxford (RoERW), draper.--To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard called "Pardounchirchehawe." One moiety of his movable
goods he leaves to Clemence his wife by way of her share of his
goods, and out of the residue he makes divers bequests to the
fabric of S. Paul's and of the church of S. Vedast, to poor prisoners
in Neugate and Ludgate, to the Prior, Canons, &c., of S. Mary
An Eastern name for the collected [ s See Part I. p. 607, note 1.
general epistles. I a Cowdham (the name is variously
Or Legend of the Saints ; a book of spelt Codeham, Cudham, and Coldham),
the acts of the saints read throughout co. Kent (Hasted's ' Hist. of Kent,' vol, i.
the year on certain days in the offices [ p. 118).
of the Western Church.
298
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
de Overee in Suthwerk, the Master of the College of S. Laurence
Pounteneye near Candelwykstrete, the ministers of the church of
S. Mary Magdalen de Suthwerk; also for the repair of roads in
the neighbourhood of London, and for distribution among the
poor and infirm lying " bedreden " in the City and suburbs,
&c. Bequests also to John Prentis his brother, John Gibbes,
William Symme, and others. A certain rent issuing from a
tenement called "le cok on the hoop" in the parish of S. Giles
without Crepulgate to be sold to pay his debts. Dated at the
priory aforesaid, the Feast of the Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.J,
16 Richard II. [A.D. 1392-3J.--Also to old Thomas, the bellringer
of the priory, three shillings and fourpence. Roll 121 (145).
Snypston (NmOLAS).--To be buried near Johanna his wife in
the church of S. Laurence de Polteney. Bequests to the chaplain
of the college of the said church, to the parish priest and
chaplain of the church of All Hallows the Less upon the Solars
(stoe" sola'gis), &c. ; also for painting an image of the Blessed
Mary therein, and to the pardon of S. Paul (ad pe'dotem Saqcti
Pauli). To Mabel his wife he leaves certain tenements in the
parishes of All Hallows the Less in the Ropery and S. James
de Garlekhithe for life; remainder to Johanna and Alice his
daughters in several tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious
uses. To William Prodhomme he leaves a basitet with avetall,
a pair of plates with leghameys, vambrs, and rereb'as. To
Edmund Oliver a barrel (ba'ellam) for keeping linen (armour ?)
and a fur of young otters (de juvenis ot'es). To Robert Steping
a coat of mail and cetelhat ;3 and to John his servant his cot-
harmu'. Dated London, 1 March, A.D. 1391. Roll 121 (146).
Vambrace and rerebrace; armour
plates for the front and back of the
arm.
A helm most probably made of
leather ; cf. a 2alet. It is, however,
probable, says Way ('Prompt. larv.'),
that the name was likewise given to
the chapel de fe" or val)ellus fe'eus
used from the time of Edward II.
until the sixteenth century, the form
being at all times nearly the same,
and from the wide projecting brim
bearing much resemblance to a caul-
dron. Among bequests mde by SirWil-
liam Langford in 1411 are the follow-
ing :--" Also a basynet with a ventaile,
a pare of vambrace and rerebrace, a pair
of legge herneys ...... Also to Henre my
son an aburioun, a ketil latte" (' Earliest
English Wills,' ed. by Dr. Furnivall,
Early English Text Society, p. 19).
Coat-armour ; a linen covering worn
over the armour on which was embla-
zoned the bearer's coat of arms. This
usage became necessary for purpos of
identification at a time when the lea-
COURT OF HUSTEG, LONDON.
299
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Barqabas, Apostle [11 June].
Wyght (WmLI0, "stokfisshmonger."---To be buried in the
cloister of S. Laurence de Pulteneye. To each of his daughters
Agnes, Margaret, Beatrix, and Alice, fifty pounds sterling for
their marriage or for entering a religious house ; and to Nicholas,
John, William, and Richard his sons respectively, twenty pounds
sterling. The custody of his said children to be in the discretion
of his executors. His lands, tenements, &c., in the vills and
parishes of Cheyham, 1 Hedleigh, and Leddrede, 3 and elsewhere in
co. Surrey, to remain to his son Nicholas aforesaid. To Johanna
his wife he leaves all his lands and tenements in the City of
London for life. To John his son the reversion of a tenement
called " le Vyne " in the parish of S. Peter upon Cornhull, and
tenements in Minchonlane in the parish of S. Dunstan towards the
Tower. To William and Richard his sons the reversion of tene-
ments called "le Blakerente," adjoining Distaflane in the parish
of S. Augustine near S. Paul's Gate. Also to the aforesaid
licholas the reversion of mansions in the parish of S. Leonard de
Estchepe. Thomas his brother appointed one of his executors.
Dated London, Tuesday the Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord
[25 Dec.], .D. 1392. Roll 121 (200).
1393.
Monday qzext before the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 Jane].
Offhura (JOHN), apothecary.--To be buried in the church of
S. Mary Magdalen de Milkstrete. Bequests of money and wax
tapers to the said church as well as to his fraternity at Brokham
and the churches of S. Peter at the Cross of Chepe and of Bas-
singeshawe. Bequests to his apprentices, who are to continue to
serve Cecilia his wife; to a chaplain saying divine service in the
church of S. Mary aforesaid for the good of his soul, the souls of
Walter his father, Alice his mother, and others; to the Friars
Minors of London, to Peter and Thomas his sons, and others. To
tures were concealed by the aventaille ;
but it was not generally adopted till the
time of Henry III. Chaucer thus de-
scribes the various articles of a knight's
apparel :-
And next his schert an aketoun,
And over that an habergeoun
For persyng of his herr ;
And over that a fyn hauberk
Was all iwrought of Jewes werk,
Full strong it was of plate;
And over that his cote-armour
As whyt as is a lily flour
In which he would debate.
' Tale of Sir Thopas,' 149-157.
Cheam.
Headly.
Leat.herhead.
COURT OF HUST]{, LONDON.
301
and William his sons his tenements in the parishes of All Hallows
de Berkyngcherche and S. Michael upon Cornhull in several tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for the repair of London Wall, London
Bridge, the Conduit, the College of Guildhall, &c., at the discre-
tion of the Mayor and Aldermen, as well as in aid of the works
and ornaments of the said parish churches. His wife to have the
charge of his aforesaid sons and of their property during minority,
she giving security at the Guildhall for the purpose according to
the custom. Dated 14 June, A.D. 1390. Roll 121 (211).
1393.
ANNO 17 RICHARD II.
Monday ext after the Feast of All Saizts [1
urford (WILLIAM), "belyeter."' --To be buried in the church
of S. Botolph without Algate. Bequests to the said church,
ministers and lights of S. Mary and S. Katherine therein.
Johanna his wife to maintain a lamp to burn before the high cross
in the said church during her lifetime. Bequests also to the old
work of S. Paul's, to each of the five orders of mendicant friars
in London, the convent of the Minoresses without Algate, the
convent of Haliwell, the inmates of divers hospitals, to poor bede-
folk (loauloeribvs aratricis) at S. Katherine's near the Tower and
Elsyngspitell, the prisoners in Newgate and Ludgate, &c. Be-
quest of one hundred pounds sterling for the maintenance of
two chantries in the above church for the good of his soul, the
souls of Elena his former wife and others. To Robert his son he
leaves the tenement in the parish of S. Botolph without Algate
which he acquired from Alice Pereris, all his craft implements, &c.
Also to the aforesaid Johanna his wife all his vessels, utensils,
jewels, &c., appertaining to his " houshold." Dated London,
12 February, A.D. 1390. Roll 122 (20).
Lincoln (rILLIAM DE), saddler.---To be buried in the church of
i I.e. bell-founder, an early instance I served among the archives of S. Paul's,
of the English form, which gave the I and as early as A.D. 1216 in the ' Liber
name to a street corruptly called Billi- de Antiquis' of the City Records. Bur-
ter Street. The craft was originally ford's will has been printed by the late
represented by the Potters. The Latin lIr. Stahlschmidt in his work on ' Surrey
form carnlanaris occurs in a deed, Bells and LondonBell-Founders' (Elliot
probably of the twelfth century, pre- I Stock, 1884).
D.
1393.
302
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
S. Vedast near Amicia his wife. Bequests to the said church, its
ministers, and the light of the Fraternity of the Holy Cross therein;
also to the five orders of mendicant friars in London, the monks
of the New Abbey near the Tower, the work of the church of
S. Thomas de Acres near the Conduit, to every anchorite recluse
within the liberty of the City, the Fraternities of S. Giles without
Crepulgate and of the "Charnell" in S. Paul's churchyard, &c.
For covering the roof of the church of S. Vedast with lead he
leaves one hundred shillings, otherwise only thirteen shillings and
fourpence. To the good men of the mistery (misted'i) of "Sadellers"
a sum of money on condition they build a common hall for the
use of the mistery within three years next after his decease,
otherwise the same is to be distributed among the members of the
craft. To Alice his wife all his tenements in Chepe and Gudrun-
lane for life, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the
church of S. Vedast aforesaid for the good of his soul, the souls
of Walter his father, Margaret his mother, John, Richard, and
William his brothers, and others, and with providing certain
tapers to burn during the singing of Salve and celebration of
mass; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses.
Sir John de Lynton, rector of the church of S. Vedast, appointed
surveyor of his testament. Dated London, 20 November, A.D.
1392. Roll 122 (22).
Monday next after the Feast of S. A ndrew, Apostle [30 1Vov.].
ttolbech ([ATILDA, relict of WILLIAM, draper).--To be buried
in the church of S. Dunstan "Est," near the window she lately
made. To fifteen poor men and fifteen poor women she leaves
sufficient cloth of Russet for a mantle and hood and a kyrtell of
Blankette to each, and the sum of six shillings and eightpence.
To Cecilia, daughter of Thomas Hauteyn, she leaves certain tene-
ments in the parish of S. Benedict Schorhogge in tail ; remainder
in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Other tenements
in the parishes of S. Benedict de Graschirch, S. Laurence near
Candelwykstret, and S. 1Nicholas Hacon to be sold for like purposes.
An annual quitrent of ten marks, issuing from tenements held by
her and Hugh Southern her former husband, to be devoted to a
chantry in the church of S. Dunstan aforesaid. To John Clee,
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
303
draper, and "Senicla" his wife she leaves her leasehold interest in
a tenement called " Sernetestour '' in Bokeleresbury. To the
house of Chestehunte ten marks. To the house of Hethyng-
ham s for a dormitory and for erecting stalls in the choir ten pounds.
To the church of Little Totham 3 her new missal. Bequests also
of three pairs of vestments, viz., one best pair for festivals, another
white pair for Lent, and another pair for weekdays, together with
her missal and silver chalice for use at the altar of S. Margaret
in the church of S. Dunstan aforesaid. After many other bequests
to individuals, she leaves the residue of her goods to assist poor
students in the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, for repair
of roads, marriage portions of poor maidens, &c. Dated London,
29 July, A.D. 1392.--Also to Amy living in the Convent of Strat-
ford twenty marks, provided she take the veil.
Roll 122 (27).
Monday next befo'e F. of SS. Fabian azd Sebastian [20 Jan.].
Boterwyk (Jog).--To be buried in the church of All Hallows
de Bredestrete. Bequests to the said church and ministers
therein; also to Thomas, son of Geoffrey Talpole, and others.
To Alice his wife he leaves all his lands and tenements in the
parishes of All Hallows aforesaid, S. Sepulchre without Neugate,
and S. Nicholas at the Shambles for life; remainders to Robert
his son and to John Ixnyng and Elizabeth, wife of the same, the
testator's daughter. Dated London, 21 April, A.D. 1390.
Roll 122 (32).
Dymmok (JogN), " taillour."---To be buried in the chancel of
the church of S. Mary de Bothhawe. Bequests to the said church,
and provision made for a chantry therein ; also to the mendicant
friars of London, the prisoners in Newgate, Ludgate the King's
Bench, and la Flete; the Fraternity of the Resurrection &c.
Directions as to burning torches and tapers at his funeral, and
their subsequent distribution among the churches of S. Mary
aforesaid, S. Thomas de Acon near the Condui L the chapel of the
To the various modes of spelling I Hedingham, co. Essex, where there
this name already mentioned (su/ra, I was a nunnery of the Benedictine
p. 10t n.), another maybe, added, namely, [ Order.
that of "Sylvestretour, found among ] Co. Essex.
the rchives of S. Paul's Cathedral.
1393.
1393-4.
COURT OF HUSTII'G, LOSDOSL
309
charitable uses for the good of his soul, the souls of Felicia his
late wife and others. Dated London, 8 October, A.D. 1393.
Roll 122 (86).
1894.
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Duqstan, Bishop [19 May].
Waltham (ThoMAs), late burgess of Kyngeston upon Hull.-
To be buried in the chapel of the H. Trinity of Kyngeston upon
Hull. Leaves his best horse by way of mortuary. To Friar John
Richemond five marks sterling for celebrating an annual 1 (uqum
annuale) for the good of his soul. To Katherine his wife all his
lands, tenements, rents, &c., within the City of London and
neighbourhood for life ; remainder to his right heirs. Dated at
Kyngeston upon Hull, Tuesday next after the Feast of S. Martin
in Yeme [11 Nov.], n.D. 1392.
Be it remembered that the devise of tenements in the above will
appearing to the Mayor and Aldermen to be too general, they ordered
John Byngelee and Katherine his wife, relict and executrix of the
testator, to specify the tenements aforesaid, which they did, as
appears by deed of Stephen, son of ugh de Waltham, made by
Thomas de olcote, rector of the church of All allows de Stanyng-
chirch, and enrolled in the usting of Pleas of Land held on
Monday next before the Feast of S. Botolph [17 June], 11 Edward III.
,.) . 1337].
Roll (10.%
Monday ext after the Feast of S. Petronilla, Virgin [31 May].
Blakexxeye (Jo), fishmonger.--To be buried in the church of
the Carthusian monastery near Westsmethefeld, to which monas-
tery he leaves all his lands and tenements in the parishes of
S. Nicholas Coldabbey and S. Mary Somerset, so that the monks
say weey a De Profundis, &c., for the good of his soul. Also
to the said monks he leaves the sum of thirty pounds sterling for
the masonry of their new chapter house, together with a vestment
and a chalice. Bequests also to the work of S. Paul's, the church
of Charneton (?), co. Norfolk, the churches of S. Nicholas and
S. Mary aforesaid, and others ; to divers orders of friars; the lepers
Service for the dead held on the
anniversary of the duy of their decease ;
a year's mind.
' From this deed, enrolled in Hust.
Roll 6 (84), the property here devised
appears to have been situate in the
parishes of S. James Garlickhithe,
S. Stephen de Colmanstrete, and . Mi-
chael de 1 -rokedelane.
19,.
310
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
at le lo]ce, Hakeneye, and S. Giles without Holbourne ; the con-
vents of Haliwell and Clerkenwell, and the house of H. Trinity
within Algate. Provision made for chantries in the churches of
Cleye, 1 \Vyveton Blakeneye, Sheryngton, . and Brynnyngham,
co. Norfolk, and bequests of vestments, chalices, and missals for the
same. Bequest of twenty marks for hiring some chaplain to go
to Rome and there remain for one year to pray for his soul, and
ten pounds for getting two men to travel to S. James in Gala-
cia (sgc) in fulfilment of his vow. Among other bequests are the
following :--to the poor of the rills and parishes of Cleye, Wyveton,
Blakeneye, Charneton, Brynnyngham, Stodeye, and Honeworth,4 a
bushel of salt (saUs gvossg); to Richard Newenton, the King's
Sergeant, his best horse ; to John Wade, fishmonger, his best sword
and bolele" covered with plates of silver ; and to Sewall Hodesdon,
fishmonger, his best bed with tester. Bequests also to the prior
and others of the house of S. Saviour de Bermundesseye. Dated
Suthwerk, 10 February, A.D. 1393. Roll 122 (112).
Grenyngham (AvlCE, late wife of rILLIAM).--To be buried
near her late husband in the porch of the church of S. Margaret
de Lothebury. Bequests to the said church and various chaplains
therein, and to divers orders of friars ; also to William Kyng her
brother, Nicholas Bedyngton, mercer, her -kinsman, and others.
To Alice, wife of William Kyng aforesaid, and to Agnes, wife of
Nicholas Bedyngton aforesaid, respectively, she leaves a pair of
patemost'es with silver fermails hanging thereto. To Johanna
Therlawe her best furred gown and her best basin and ewer. Pro-
vision made for a chantry in the church of S. ]Iargaret aforesaid
for the space of six years next after her decease. To John Steb-
benheth her kinsman she leaves her quitrents in Colmanstret in
the parish of S. Stephen. Dated London, 22 November, A.D.
1386. Roll 122 (113).
ANN0 18 RICHARD II.
Monday the Feast of S. Maq'gaq'et, Vgq'ggn [0 July].
Walleworth (MARGARET, relict of XiILLIAM, Knt.).--Her tene-
Cley-next-the-Sea, co. Norfolk. ] Sharrington.
- Or nitterley. I a Htmworth.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON.
311
ments near Billyngesgate in Thamisestret in the parish of
S. Mary atte Hull, and in Tourstret in the parishes of S. Dunstan
and S. Margaret Paty-ns, as well as in the parishes of S. Alban
in Wodestret and S. Giles without Crepulgate and elsewhere, to
be sold for pious and charitable uses. Mention made of "Love-
lane," formerly called "Roppelane," near Billingsgate. Dated
London, 12 January, A.D. 1393. Roll 123 (7).
194.
Monday nex after the Feast of S. Lug, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Bonauntre (THOMAS), ' tapicer," of the parish of S. Deonisius
de Bakchirche.--To be buried in the porch under the belfry of the
said parish church. To Matilda his wife a brewery, bakehouse,
shops, and houses in Fanchirchestret at the corner of Martlane in
the parish of All Hallows de Stanyng for life, so long as she
remain unmarried and chaste ; remainder in trust for sale to fulfil
his testament concerning his goods and chattels if necessary, and
for pious uses in the aforesaid church for the good of his soul, the
souls of William his father, Agnes his mother, Matilda his wife,
and others. Also to his aforesaid wife he leaves his tenements in
the parishes of S. Deonisius de Bakchirche and S. Mary de Fan-
chirche for life ; remainders to William, John senior, and John
junior, his sons, for their several lives ; remainder in trust for
pious uses. Among the tenements is mentioned a brewery called
"le 1)apegeay" in the parish of S. Mary aforesaid. To Sir
William de Calceby, rector, and churchwardens of the church of
S. Deonisius aforesaid, an annual rent of ten shillings issuing from
a brewery and shops called "le Sterre on the hoop," situate in the
High Street of the parish of S. Deonisius, for keeping his obit.
His feoffees to make a good estate to his aforesaid wife of a life
interest in his lands and tenements at Chikewelle and in the
parish of Berkyng, co. Essex, with remainder to William his son.
John Bonauntre his brother appointed one of his executors.
Dated London, 15 April, A.D. 1394. Roll 123 (12).
Eley (JoHn) de Holborn.--To be buried in the church of
S. Andrew in Holborn. Bequests to the said church, its ministers,
and Fraternity of S. Sithe therein ; also to Elena, Margaret, and
S. Osithe, Virgin and Martyr. A City ] was dedicated to this saint, now only
church, near that of S. Bennet Sherehog, I remembered by " Size Lane."
CX)URT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
313
before the image of S. Mary de leuwerk' in S. Paul's, to prevent
their removal. A chantry also to be maintained within the said
church. To the church of S. Stephen de Colmanstrete he leaves a
psalter. Bequests also to the prisoners in Neugate and the Mar-
shalsea, and the King's Bench at. Storteford, Colchestre, Bury,
and Canterbury by turn ; the nuns of Sopwell, z of Pray 3 near
S. Alban, of Chesthunte, Stratford, Clerkenwell, Halywell, and
Kilbourne ; the monks of the Carthusian Order near Westsmyth-
feld ; the inmates of divers hospitals; the lepers at le lokes near
Suthwerk, "yeveneye" (?) near Hakeneye, and at. S. Giles ; the
Prior and Canons of Bliburgh, 4 &c. ; and to Robert Luton his
brother, \Villiam Sonyngwell, mercer, and many others. Bequests
also to the Abbot and Convent of S. Osithe, " among which is
his book called ' Cronicles'in French. Dated London, Monday
next after the Invention of H. Cross [3 May], A.D. 1393.
Roll 123 (41).
1394.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Edmuqzd, King [30 5ov.].
l.yneshum (WmLIAI), pepperer.--To be buried in the church-
yard of the New Hospital of S. Mary without. Bisshopesgate near
the tomb of Johanna his late wife. To John Cros, pepperer, shops
in the parishes of All Hallows under London Wall, S. Andrew
Hubert near Estchepe, and S. Mary de Fancherche, and at the
corner of Secollane for life ; remainder to John Eynesham, the
testator's son, for life ; remainder to the prior and convent of the
aforesaid hospital for the relief of the sick, and for maintaining
a chantry in the chapel calle "le Charnel" in the churchyard of
the same for the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna his wife,
Robe% his father, Alice his mother, and others. Also to John
his son a brewery called " le Glene on the hop" in the parish
of S. Michael at Quenhethe, a brewery and shops in the parish
of S. Brigid in Fletstret near "Tolclyvesyn," others in West-
' Of the New Work in contradistinc-
tion to the Old Work of S. Paul's.
Benedictine nunnery near S. Albans.
An abbot of S. Albans founded a
house or hospital for poor sick and
leprous women in honour of the Blessed
Virgin in the meadows adjoining the
ubbey. The hospitul cme thus to be
known by the name of "De La Pray,"
or De t'atisjtxta S. Albanun.
' Co. Suffolk. A priory of Black
Canons, a cell to the Abbey of S. Osithe
in Essex.
Co. Essex. See note sq)'a, p. 312.
Probably a sheaf (or er ?)of corn.
This seems preferable to "glcvc"-
glaive, a short sword.
1394.
314
CALENDAR OF WILLS
smythfeld in the parish of S. Sepulchre, a tenement called
"le Raven" in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Milkstret,
and tenements in Frydastret in the parish of S. John the
Evangelist and elsewhere, to hold in tail ; remainder to the
aforesaid hospital. Dated London, 28 November, A.D. 1391.
Roll 123 (58).
Monday qext before F. of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas [7 March].
Tyderle (JoHn), skinner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Stephen de Walbrok. Bequests to the said church and
ministers thereof, and to the Fraternity of Skinners of London.
Also to Sir John Broun, rector of the aforesaid church, he leaves
forty shillings on condition that he be surveyor of this his
testament. His feoffees of a certain tenement in S. Swithin Lane
near Candelwykstret are to sell the same as soon as possible,
William Framelyngham being preferred purchaser, and the pro-
ceeds to be devoted to pious uses. The residue of his goods, after
discharge of debts, to be divided into three parts, whereof one
part is to go to Alice his wife by way of dower and her share
of his goods, another part to be divided equally among his
children, and the third part to be devoted to the good of his
soul. Dated London, 29 December, A.D. 1393. Roll 123 (87).
Monday qext before F. of S. Edward, K. and M. [18 MarchJ.
Semun (JoHn), called "Ragenhill," fishmonger.--To be buried in
the church of S. Nicholas Coldabbey, in the same tomb as Johanna
his late wife. To Cecilia his wife for life he leaves lands, tene-
ments, and a moiety of a wharf called "le Saltwharff" in the
parishes of S. Botolph without Aldrichegate and S. Michael, Queen-
hithe, on condition that she claim not her dower of his lands and
tenements in the 01d Jewry and the Fish Market. To Johanna,
daughter of Robert Seman his brother, a shop in the Fish
Market in the parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid to hold in tail;
remainder to Cecilia his wife for life ; remainder in trust for sale
for pious uses for the good of his soul, the souls of his aforesaid
wives, and others ; and for the repair of highways, charitable
gifts to poor fishmongers, &c. To Nicholas Welbergh, late his
apprentice, he leaves a shop in the parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
315
in the 01d Fish Market, charged with a certain payment for the
work of the nave of the said church, providing lights, &c. Certain
lands and tenements in the parish of S. 01ave in the 01d Jewry
to be sold for pious uses in the church of S. Nicholas aforesaid.
Dated at Westminster, 20 September, A.D. 1394.
Roll 123 (102).
Monday nex after the Feast of S. Beqedict, Abbot [1 March].
Mokeron (WILLIAM), brewer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate before the high cross. Bequests
to the said church, to Sir John Porter the rector, and clerks of the
same. Bequests to five orders of friars in London for masses.
The sum of twenty pence to be given to the poor every week
upon Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday for one year next
after his decease. Three chantry priests to be maintained in the
aforesaid church for one year for the good of his soul, the souls of
Walter his father, Agnes his mother, and others. Chantries also
to be maintained in the chapel of S. Nicholas before the sick in
the Hospital of S. Mary without Bisshopesgate, and in the parish
church of Yenge atte Stone, x co. Essex. Bequests for the repair
of a certain road between Yenge atte Stone and Brendwode, z called
" Stottisbrook" and " Brichwodebrigge"; to the work of S. Paul's;
to the Prior, Canons, &c., of the Hospital of S. Mary aforesaid ;
to John, son of John Mokeron his brother, his servants, and
others. Johanna his wife to have a life interest in certain shops
in Bisshopisgatestrete. Dated London, 24 December, A.D. 1394.
Roll 123 (103).
Southam (JOHN), " stokfisshmongere."--To be buried in the
church of S. Laurence de Pulteney. To Margaret his wife rents
in the Poultry in the parish of S. Mildred for life ; remainder to
pious uses. William Prodhome his apprentice to serve his wife so
long as she remain unmarried but to be absolutely free imme-
diately upon her marrying again during his term. Dated London,
the morrow of S. James [25 July], h.D. 1382. Roll 123 (116).
Monday next befoq'e the Feast of S. Baqmabas, Apostle [11 June].
Wolrich (VILLIAM), ca foundour."--To be buried in the church
Ingatestone. I : l,'entwood, co. Essex.
195.
1395.
316
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of S. Laurence in the Old Jewry in the tomb where lie the remains
of his wife. Bequests to Sir Robert Lepere, the vicar of the said
church; to the Friars Minors and Carmelites; to the inmates of
Newegate and Ludgate, the lazars in the hospitals of S. Giles,
S. Thomas de Suthwerk, and Kyngeslond, &c. Provision made for
a chantry in the said church of S. Laurence for the good of his
soul, the souls of Phelippa his wife and others. To William and
John his sons he leaves certain tenements in the parish of S. Lau-
rence aforesaid as joint tenants for life ; remainder in trust for
sale for pious and charitable uses. Dated London, 28 September,
A.D. 1394. Roll 123 (134).
ANNO 19 RICHARD II.
Monday ext befo'e the Feast of S. Ma'ga'et, V'gi [20 JulyJ.
Lalageford (BEATRX).--To be buried near her husband in the
church of S. Sepulchre. To the vicar of the said church she
leaves a silver cup called "bolle "; to Sir John Boner, chaplain,
a pair of vestments to serve at the altar of S. Stephen in the said
church. Bequests to the fabric of S. Paul's Church and to the
penitentiar of the same. To Agnes Langeford, Agnes Dyneslay,
John Dyneslay, and others, she leaves household goods, comprising
basins and ewers, testers, "ke'cheves, coverlets, &c. To Elizabeth
her daughter a pair of paternosteves of aqtb.e. Dated London,
the Vigil of S. John Baptist [24 June], A.D. 1395.--Also to each
clerk of the church of S. Sepulchre aforesaid and to Richard
"Pytmaker '' respectively sixpence. Roll 124 (8).
Monday qext berate the Feast of SS. Sgmo a%d Jude [28 Oct.].
Irland (THOMAS), skinner.--Testament as to his tenements in
London. To Katherine his wife he devises his dwelling-house
and shop in the street of Cornhull i the parish of S. Michael
upon Cornhull, acquired by him and Matilda his late wife to them
and the heirs and assigns of the testator. After the decease of
the aforesaid Katherine the same is to remain to the rector and
parishioners of S. Michael's aforesaid for pious uses for the good
of his soul, the souls of Robert his father, Isabella his mother, of
Gravedigger or sexton.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON,
317
the aforesaid Matilda, Katherine and Katherine (sic) his wives,
of Johanna, the mother of Richard the King, of Edward late
Prince of Wales, of Simon Sudbury, late Archbishop of Canter-
bury, and others. Dated London, 6 May, 18 Richard II.
[A.D. 139@ Roll 124 (e0).
-.D.
1395.
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Martin, Bishop [11 l"ov.].
Fermere (AD0, cutler.--Provision made for two hundred and
forty masses to be celebrated by the several orders of the Preaching
Friars, Friars Minors, Augustinian and Carmelite Friars, and for
forty masses by the Friars of the Holy Cross. To Isabella his
daughter, late wife of Gilbert Meldbourne, he leaves all his lands
and tenements in the parishes of All Hallows in Bredestrete,
S. John, and S. Augustine for life ; remainder to Katherine his
wife and others in trust for sale to fulfil his will. Certain tene-
ments also in the parish of S. Brigid in Fletestrete are to be sold
for like purpose. His wife to have her dower and share of his
goods and chattels. To John Smyth, cutler, his "kinsman, an
annual rent issuing from the above lands and tenements devised
to his daughter. Dated 25 August, A.D. 1395. Roll 124 (40).
Fyndon (THOMAS), goldsmith. -- To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard near Alice his late wife. Bequests to the ministers
of the churches of S. Giles without Crepulgate, S. Vedast in
Fasterlane, S. Matthew in Fridaystrete, and S. Peter in Chepe
for attending his Di?'ige, &c. To Elizabeth his wife and to Alice,
Johanna, and Matilda his daughters he leaves divers sums of
money and his household goods, one half of which is to go to his
wife and the other half to his children. Among other bequests
are the following :--To Alban Stoke, goldsmith, his black gown
furred with lambskin and hood ; to John Bedeford his best gown
furred with a$'tilet and hood ; to John Mount his green gown
parted with blue rayed cloth, and he wills that the fur with which
it is lined be sold, and another fur of white lambskin be purchased
and placed inside ; to his apprentice the weighing implements
(? totum Tole)of his shop, except two balances which he leaves
to his wife. Also to his aforesaid wife he leaves his tene-
ments in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate for life;
1395.
318
CLED/LR OF WLLS,
remainder to his daughters, and after their death to John
Tunbrigg, vicar of the church of S. Giles aforesaid, and the
wardens of the Fraternity of S. Giles in aid of the said fra-
ternity for the good of his soul. Dated London, 27 September,
A.D. 1395. Roll 124 (41).
Glemesford (JULIANA, relict of RICHARD, late felmonger).--To
be buried near her late husband in the church of S. Stephen de
Colmanstret. Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof,
to the poor of the parish, to divers orders of friars in London, to
the inmates of hospitals, &c. A chantry to be maintained in the
aforesaid church for the space of four years next after her decease.
To Simon Codyngton her son she leaves her best pot and pan, a
mazer cup, bed and apparel, &c., and her leasehold and other tene-
ments in the parish of S. Stephen aforesaid for life ; remainder in
trust for sale for the maintenance of chantries in the churches of
S. Stephen aforesaid and All Hallows under London Wall. Dated
London, 16 March, A.D. 1394.--Also to John, son of the said
Simon Codyngton, twenty shillings. Roll 124 (42).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Katherie, Via'gin [25 5ov.J.
Abbot (ROER), draper.- To be buried before the altar of
S. Katherine in the church of S. Dunstan de Stebbenhithe near
London, where rest the remains of his children. Bequests to the
said church and ministers therein, and also to the work of
the church of S. Swithin. A chantry to be maintained before the
altar aforesaid for the good of his soul, the souls of John his
father, Isabel]a his mother, and others ; and a trental of masses to
be celebrated by each of the four orders of friars in the City of
London, viz., the Preaching Friars, Friars Minors, Augustinian
and Carmelite Friars. Bequests to his servants, apprentices, and
others. To Emma, Johanna, and Agnes his daughters he leaves
sums of money and chalicecupes, the same to remain in the
custody of Thomas Weyland until they come of age or marry,
the said Thomas giving security for the same in the Chamber of
the Guildhall, as is the custom for orphans. To Avice and Cecilia
his daughters sums of money. Emma his aforesaid daughter to
have certain lands and tenements at Petiwales in the parish of
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319
All Hallows de Berkyng in tail; remainders to Johanna and
Agnes his daughters in successive tail; remainder to his right
heirs.- Agnes his wife to enjoy the rents and profits of the afore-
said property until one of his aforesaid daughters shall marry.
Sir Philip, rector of the church of S. Swithin, appointed surveyor
of his testament. Dated London, 28 July, .D. 1395.
Roll 124 (58).
Monday next before the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [3 Feb.].
Uffyngton (HENRY), hurer.- To be buried in the churchyard
of All Hallows de Stanyng. Bequests to the said church and
ministers therein; also to various orders of friars for saying
Placebo and Di'ige in their respective churches, and for a trental
of masses in each of their houses ; to his servants, apprentices,
and others. Certain shops in Martelane in the parish of All
Hallows de Stanyngcherche he leaves to Alice his wife for life ;
remainder to Cecilia and Johanna, daughters of Alexander Wright
de Casewyk, for their lives ; remainder in trust for sale, and the
proceeds devoted to poor bedridden people unable to help them-
selves, repair of roads, and release of prisoners. Also to Agnes
his wife he leaves the residue of his goods and chattels, after
payment of debts, by way of dower. Dated London, 3 August,
A.D. 1395. Roll 124 (84).
Taillour (NrcroLhS), draper.--His testament or last will touch-
ing his immovables. To John and Roger his sons he leaves all his
lands, tenements, and rents in the cities and suburbs of London
and Saturn in successive tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious
uses for the good of his soul, the souls of Lucy his late wife, his
children, and others. This testament or last will is not in any
way to affect his testament or last will made touching his mov-
ables. Dated London, 27 August, .D. 1395. Roll 124 (89).
Monday ext after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb..
Prynee (GILBERT), painter.--To be buried in the church of
S. Giles without Crepulgate in the same tomb with Isolda his late
wife. Bequests to the said church and ministers therein, the old
1395.
1396.
322
CALENDAI OF WILLS,
[A.D. 1391] ; remainder in trust for sale for the use of the
aforesaid church, repair of roads, &c. The residue of his goods
and his estate in his dwelling-house he leaves to his wife by
way of dower and of her share. Dated London, 15 December,
A.D. 1395. Roll 125 (32).
Monday qet befo'e the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
I-Ierbury (HEmY).--To be buried in the chapel of the Blessed
Mary in the Hospital of S. Mary without Bisshopesgate. Bequests
to the prior, canons, and isters of the said hospital, to the poor
of the same, and to the Friars Minors of London for their
prayers. Thirty trentals of masses to be celebrated immediately
after his decease, and a chantry to be maintained in the chapel
where he shall lie or elsewhere, for which he leaves one hundred
pounds sterling. To the chapel of S. Mary in the church of Her-
bury he leaves the vestments of his chapel, together with a missal,
chalice, and paten, and two towels appertaining thereto. To the
Vicar of Herbury forty shillings to be had in mind, with special
collects for the space of three years. To :Nicholas his son he leaves
a book called "Portoos, ''3 and forty marks for putting him to school.
To Elizabeth his wife and Thomas Medilton, rector of the church of
Hakeney, his executors, he leaves all his lands, tenements, &c.,
within le Scaldyng hous 4 near le Stokkes, London, and all his
lands, &c., in Southflete, co. Kent, held for him by trustees, for
sale, and the proceeds to be given to his said wife. Bequests to
Alice his sister, John Ive de Herbury, William Ive, William
Tomkyns, and others. Dated within the aforesaid hospital,
6 September, A.D. 1396. Roll 125 (41).
Noket (THOMAS), draper.--Bequest in aid of the chantry
founded by Alice, wife of Gregory de :Norton, called "atte Shire,"
Roll 119 (67). From thedeed it ap-
pears that the tenement here devised
was situate in the parish of S. Margaret
Pattens.
Harbury, co. Warwick.
* Or Portifory, a breviary for carrying
about with one.
* West of the church of S. Christo-
pher le Stocks, says Stow (' Survey,'
Thoms's ed., 1876, p. 71), "have ye
Scalding alley, of old time called
Scalding house or Scalding wike, be-
cause that ground for the most part
was then employed by poulterers that
dwelt in the high street from the
Stocks' market to the great conduit.
Their poultry, which they sold at their
Stalls, were scalded there."
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for life. To Richard Jancok his leasehold tavern in Fletestrete
called "Fourdelys, "I charged with the maintenance of a conduit
which the testator had erected in Fletestrete, and also with
the observance of his obit, &c. To the Fraternity of Tailors,
London, for their alms, he leaves four marks, and to the
Fraternity of Fishmongers a cask of wine, viz., a pipe in Olde-
fisshstrete and another in Briggestrete. To Alice his wife he
leaves her reasonable par and her dower of his goods and tene_
menLs as the law of God and good conscience demand. Dated
London, 10 August, A.D. 1396. Roll 125 (55).
Monday ne: be/are the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedr [22 Feb.].
Chapman (TotAs), " curreour."--To be buried in the church
of S. Olave in Old Jewry. Margery his wife to have one half of
his movables by way of her share, and out of the remainder
he makes divers bequests for chantries, and also to the four
orders of mendicant friars in London, to various hospitals,
including those of S. Giles, la loke, and at Hakeneye, prisoners
in Neugate and Ludgate, &c. His armour to be sold for
pious uses. Further bequests to the old fabric of S. Paul's and
for repair of highway between Kilbourn and Eggeswere ; also to
Thomas Fissh, girdler, William Mullere, "hornere de Fletestrete,"
and others. To Margery his wife he also leaves certain rents in
the parish of S. Stephen in Colmanstrete, a tenement in the
parish of S. Margaret de Lothbery, and a tenement in Grubstrete
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate for life ; remainder
in trust for sale for the maintenance of a chantry in the church of
S. Olave aforesaid and other pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 21 January, h.D. 1394.---Also to the fabric of the church
of Henele upon Thames forty shillings. Roll 125 (67).
Organ (WILLIAM), clerk.--To be buried in the church of
S. Olave in Old Jewry. His funeral expenses not to exceed four
marks. Twelve hundred masses to be said for his soul by secular
priests, and a sum of ten pounds due from William Bonham,
rector of the church of Assheton Clynton, co. Bucks, to be
expended on trentals for the good of his soul. To Thomas his
For "Flourdelys." I 2 At Southwark.
D.
1897.
328
CALENDAR OF RILLS,
of the same, he leaves a messuage and houses in the parish of
S. Michael upon Cornhull in aid of a chantry in the said church
for the good of his soul, the souls of Katherine his late wife,
William de Stokesby, late vintner, Juliana, wife of the same,
and others. To Richard Hoo his godson the reversion of a
tenement in the parish of S. Martin aforesaid after the decease
of Margery his wife. Dated London, 28 March, A.D. 1396.
Roll 125 (105).
ANNO 21 RICHARD II.
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgiq [20 July].
Maire (JOHN), smith.--To Alice his wife all his lands and
tenements within the liberties of the City of London for life ;
remainder to his sons and daughters in equal portions. To Wil-
liam Arnald he leaves his best afeld and a best pair of Belewes,
and to William Mosle similar chattels. Dated London, 25 June,
A.D. 1389. Roll 126 (17).
Monday qq2xt before the Feast of S. Javes, Apostle [55 July].
Shalyngford (JoHn), draper.--To be buried before the high
cross in the church of S. Mary de Aldermarichirche near the
tomb of Isabella his late wife. Bequests to the said church and
ministers thereof, the church of S. Thomas de Acon, to the various
orders of friars in London, the inmates of hospitals, the lepers at
le loke, Hakeneye, and near the Hospital of S. Giles de Holbourne,
the prisoners of Ludgate, Newgate, and the two Marshalseas, &c.
Chantries to be maintained at S. Anne's altar in the church of
Aldermarichirche for the good of his soul, the souls of Dulcia and
Isabella his wives, Sir/Nigel Loryng, Knt., and others. To Alice
his wife he leaves his tenement in Watlyngstret in the parish of
S. Mary de Aldermarichirche, now called " le Stulpes," for life by
way of dower. To Henry Julian and Elena, wife of the same,
the testator's daughter, his tenement called "le Swan on the hop,"
situate at the Shambles of S./Nicholas, in tail ; remainder in trust
for sale, and the proceeds to be distributed as directed. His lease-
holds in Carterelane and Knyghtrederistret in the parish of
S. Gregory to be sold to fulfil his testament and for pious uses.
1897.
0 CALENDAR OF WILL,
Fanchirche to be sold to fulfil his testament.
17 July, .v. 1397.
Dated London,
Roll 126 (51).
Wotton (rILLIAM), merchant.--To be buried in the Collegiate
Church of S. Laurence de Pulteneye near Candelwykstret. To
Margaret his wife his tenements in Thamysestret and Wolsyeslane
in the parishes of All Hallows the Great and All Hallows upon the
Solar (super Solarium), in the lane and parish of S. Laurence
aforesaid, and elsewhere for life ; remainders over to icholas
his son and to Robert Witherdeley, master of the collegiate
church aforesaid, for keeping his obit, &c. Dated London,
24 August, A.D. 1391. Roll 126 (52).
Manday next after the Feast of All Saints [1 lov.].
htte Wode (THOtAS).--Bequests to the minister of the church
of S. Peter the Poor (parvi), whereof he was a parishioner, and
the work of the church of S. Martin within Ludgate ; also to
William Rose, Simon Laverok, Agnes atte Wode, called "olde
annot," and others. To William Kyngescote he leaves his horse
called "Bayard Grenecobbe. '' Alice his wife and John his son to
have certain meadow lands in Braynford. Also to his said son he
leaves the reversion of a hostel called "le George on the hope" in
the parish of S. Sepulchre near Holbourne Crosse. The reversion
of a certain tenement in the baily in the parish of S. Martin
without Ludgate to be sold by his aforesaid wife, and the proceeds
devoted to the repair of roads between Kensyngton and Braynford,
and between Padyngton and Eggeswere. Also to his wife he
leaves a tenement in the parish of S. Margaret de Lothebery.
Dated London, 16 August, A.D. 1396. Roll 126 (54).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Katherie, Virgi [25 1gov.].
Charteseye (John), draper.--To be buried in the monastery of
Waltham Holy Cross, co. Essex. To William his son an annual rent
issuing from his tenements and wharf called "Asselynswarf," in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower, together with the rever-
sion of the said property after the decease of Isabella his wife, for
' Bayard strictly speking means a bay ] cobbe" is more difficult to explain; it can
horse, but it is lso used in a general ] scarcely refer to the animal's colour.
way for any oloured horse. "Grene- Brentford.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
331
life; remainder to the Prior of Crycherche for the maintenance
of chantries. To Margaret his daughter the reversion of certain
tenements at Dowgate for life, charged with the payment of an
annuity to Marion his daughter, a Minoress of the Order of
S. Clare without Algate ; remainders to William and John
his sons for their respective lives in succession, with further
remainder to the Abbey of the Order of S. Clare for pious uses.
Dated London, the Feast of All Saints I1 lov.], A.D. 1396.
Roll 126 (72).
Shiryngham (WrLL), mercer.--To be buried in the church
of S. Mildred in Bredstrete in the same tomb as Matilda his late
wife. His tenement in the parish of S. Stephen in Colmanstrete
to be sold for pious and charitable uses. William Shiryngham
his brother, rector of the parish church of Holtmarket in the
diocese of Norwich, appointed one of his executors. Dated London,
24 July, A.D. 1397. Roll 126 (73).
KD.
197.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Apostle [30 Nov.].
Vanner (HENRV).--To be buried in the chancel of the church
of S. Martin in the Vintry. Bequests for lengthening the body
of the said church and raising the belfry, &c. ; also to various
orders of friars ; the nuns of Clerkenwell, Halywell, and Dorteford,
co. Kent ; the ]uns hLinoresses without Algate ; the inmates of
several hospitals; the lepers at the Hospital of S. Giles in Hol-
bourne, le loke, and Hakeney, &c. Bequests for the mainte-
nance of chantries in the church of S. Martin aforesaid. His
feoffees of certain lands and tenements in the parishes of S. Martin
in the Vintry and S. James de Garlekhithe are directed to convey
to Margery his wife, daughter of John Stodey, an annuity of
thirty pounds within three months after his decease, and further to
enfeoff Thomas Byrlyngham and John, brother of the said Thomas,
of the aforesaid lands and tenements. His feoffees of certain
other lands and tenements in the said parish of S. Martin,
together with a wharf and the advowson to a chantry in the
said parish church, are directed to grant to his aforesaid wife an
annuity of fifty pounds, and to convey the property to certain
other feoffees, who in their turn shall enfeoff John Cornewaleys
his brother thereof in tail, with remainder to William Vanner his
1397.
332
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
brother in tail; remainder to Johanna his mother. His feoffees
of the reversion of lands and tenements called "le Bernes" in
co. Middlesex, of others in Algatestrete in the suburb of London,
as well as in the parishes of Stebenhithe, S. Mary Matfelon,
and S. Botollh without Algate, and elsewhere, are to convey the
same to his aforesaid brothers and mother, with cross remainders.
His tenements in co. Kent to be sold by his feoffees. Dated
London, Tuesday, 9 February, A.D. 1394. Roll 126 (76).
Monday next before tle Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Goldryng (JoHn), chandler.--To be buried before the high
cross in the great churchyard of S. Paul's. Bequests to the churches
of S. Margaret Moisy in Fridaystrete and S. Matthew in Friday-
strete; to various orders of friars and to the Charterhouse for
prayers and masses ; to anchorites in London and the suburbs, &c.
His lands and tenements in Distaflane in the parish of S. Margaret
aforesaid to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to the maintenance
of a chantry in the said parish church for the good of his soul and
the soul of Isabella his late wife, and to the relief of prisoners in
Neugate and Ludgate. Dated London, 29 December, A.D. 1397.
Roll 126 (84).
Monday ext before the Feast of Purification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
Davy (JoHn)de Holbourne.--To be buried in the church of
S. Andrew de Holbourne. Bequests to the said church and
ministers thereof. To John Russell his servant he leaves a new
gown of white russet. To Alice his wife his lands and tenements
in Holbourne for life ; remainder to John Osebern and Emma,
wife of the same, the testator's daughter, in tail; remainder in
trust for sale for the maintenance of a chantry in S. Mary's Chapel
in the church of S. Andrew aforesaid for the good of his soul, the
souls of Alice his wife and others. His goods to be divided into
three parts : one part to be devoted to works of piety, a second
part to go to his wife, and the third to the aforesaid John and .
Emma. Dated Saturday, 12 January, A.D. 1397.
Roll 126 (94).
Whelplo (VILLIAM), cordwainer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Alban in Wodstrete near Isabella his late wife. Among other
COURT OF HUSING, L01DON.
333
bequests he leaves eight dozen pairs of best shoes to be given to
the poor, if there be that number in his house at the time of his
decease ; if not, then so many as are in his house at that time are
to be so distributed. To the Prior and Convent of Holy Trinity
within Algate the reversion of certain tenements in the parish of
S. Alban aforesaid after the decease of Elena his wife. Dated
London, 20 February, A.D. 1385. Roll 126 (103).
Monday qext before the Feast of . Valentine, Martyr [14 Feb.].
Wultham (RICAID), cutler.---To be buried in the church of
S. Martin near Ludgate. Bequest of twenty pounds for the
maintenance of a chantry in the said church for three years next
after his decease. Pecuniary legacies to Philip, George, and John
his sons, and Johanna his daughter. His tenement in the lrish
of S. Sepulchre in Holbourne to be sold after the decease of Alice
his wife, and the proceeds divided between his aforesaid sons.
Dated London, 2 November, A.D. 1397. Roll 126 (115).
Claphethe (Jok), poulterer.- To be buried in S. Mary's
Chapel in the church of S. Andrew upon Coruhull near Johanna
his late wife. Bequests to the said church, the church of Uggele
and vicar thereof; to the five orders of friars in London; the
priory church of Holy Trinity within Algate ; also for providing
a chaplain to make the circuit or stations of the Roman court, and
to celebrate for one whole year at the Scala Cell I and other holy
places, for the good of his soul. To Emma his wife forty pounds
sterling, all his store and household goods, and his leasehold shops
in the parish of S. Peter upon Cornhull ; also a tenement in the
parish of S. Andrew aforesaid for life ; remainder in trust for sale
for pious and charitable uses. Bequests also to the inmates of
hospitals and prisons, and to the fabric of the chapel of the Fra-
ternity of S. Giles without Crepulgate and chaplain thereof.
Dated London, 18 October, A.D. 1397. Roll 126 (116).
l/orharapton (Jom), draper and freeman of the City of
1 See note #upra, p. 234.
Or "Comberton." Sheriff 1377, and
Myor both in 1381 and the following
year. In 1377 he was also elected with
three others to represent the citizens in
the Prliament held at Gloucester. Wasa
violent opponent of SirNicholas Brembre
and Nicholas Exton, who favoured the
1397-8.
334 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
London.--To be buried in the church of the Hospital of S. Mary
de Elsyngspitel within Crepelgate. 1 To the said hospital he
leaves certain lands and tenements in the parish of All Hallows
the Great at the Hay in the Ropery npon certain conditions, one
of those conditions being the maintenance of a chantry for the
good of his soul, the souls of James Andrew and Matilda, wife of
the same, Thomas his father and Mariota his mother, Johanna
and Petronilla his wives, and others, and the observance of his
obit as directed. In default the aforesaid property is to go to the
Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City for the main-
tenance of chantries in Guildhall Chapel. To the church of Holy
Trinity, Chesthunte, co. Herts, and the nuns serving God there,
he leaves certain shops in the parish of S. Mary le Bow for pious
rises for the good of the souls of the before-mentioned persons,
whose names he desires to be entered on their bead- roll
mavt.ilogio-). To James his son lands and tenements in Pente-
costlane in the parish of S. Nicholas Shambles in tail ; remainder
to the church of the house of the Salutation of the Mother of
God of the Carthusian Order near London and convent of the same
for pious uses as above set out. On the day of his obit half
mark of silver of the profits of the aforesaid tenements is to
be expended on a pittance for the convent, and each monk is
to have half a pound of ginger. Also at every Lent each monk is
to have a pound of dates, a pound of figs, and a pound of raisins,
beyond his usual allowance. In case of default made in carrying
out his wishes the aforesaid property is to go to the Mayor and
Commonalty as before. Also to James his son tenements called
"le hood" in the parish of All Hallows the Great in the Ropery
in tail; remainder to William, son of William Comberton his
brother, in tail; remainder to Johanna, Petronilla, and Agnes,
monopoly of the Fishmongers. During
Brembre's mayoralty, in 1383, he was
proscribed, and sent a prisoner first to
Corfo Castle, and then to Tintagel Castle
in Cornwall. His sentence, however,
was afterwards revorsed, and he was re-
stored to his former position, whilst his
rival eventually met his death at Ty-
burn (Higden's 'Polychron.,' ix. 30, 93).
According to Herbert, he was buried
in the church of S. Alphage, Cripple-
gate (' Twelve Livery Companies,' i. 435).
The Martilogium, or llgartyrologium,
was originally a register of names of
saints and martyrs. It at a later period
denoted a register, preserved more espe-
cially in monastic establishments, of the
obits and benefactions of those who had
been received into the fraternity of tha
congregation, and whose names wero
thus in due course brought to mind.
Such register was sometimes called
2Vecologirn, and also the Zibe V/tee, or
Book of Life (see Part I. p. 663, note 2).
338
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1398-9.
ad charitable uses. A certain rent due to him to be devoted to
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of All Hallows afore-
said. Dated London, 27 February, A.D. 1397.
Roll 127 (47).
Monday qext befo'e the Feast of S. G'egory, Pope [1 Ma'ch].
Fressh (Jo'), mercer.---To be buried in S. Sithe's Chapel in
the church of S. Benedict Shorhogg. Bequests to the said
church. To Sir John Neuron, parson, and the churchwardens of
the same, he leaves a certain quitrent issuing from a tenement in
the parish of S. Mary Magdalen, Oldefisshestrete, at the corner
of Dolitellane, in aid of a chantry in the aforesaid chapel. To
Juliana his wife, by way of dower and her share of his goods, he
leaves fifty pounds and a moiety of all utensils and ustilments of
his house, except his vessels of silver, mazer cups, bykers, body-
linen, armour, &c., whereof he leaves her certain specific chattels ;
also lands and tenements in the parish of S. Antonin for life,
remainders to Katherine, Margery, and Cristina his daughters in
successive tail. Also to his said wife his cattle, crops, and house-
hold utensils upon his manor of Northwokyngdon. Bequests for
the relief of debtors imprisoned for debts of five marks or less,
for bestowing marriage portions, &c. To Walter Newnton and
Katherine, wife of the same, the testator's daughter, rents in the
parishes of S. Ethelburga within Bisshopesgate, S. Leonard in
Estchepe, and S. George. To Valter Cotton and Margery, wife of
the same, another of the testator's daughters, rents in the parishes
of H. Trinity the Less, S. Stephen in Walbrook, S. Margaret
I)atyns and elsewhere. Mention made of "le Unicorn" in Cheap.
His feoffees of the manor of Doures and a tenement in the
parish of S. Benedict aforesaid to dispose of them in the
manner he has instructed them by word of mouth. Dated
London, 1 September, A.D. 1397.--Various pecuniary bequests to
his servants and others. Roll 127 (64).
1399.
Monday qext befo'e the Feast of S. George, Martyr [23 AprilJ.
Pountfreyt (JoHn), saddler.--To be buried in the chancel of
the church of S. Benedict de Graschirche, where his wife lies
Originally dedicated to S. Osithe (Newcourt).
COURT OF HUSTING, LOb'DON.
339
buried. To Agnes, wife of John Essex, saddler, he leaves certain
chambers and a chapel in the parish of S. Benedict aforesaid
attached to his dwelling-house, which latter he leaves to Richard
Pountfreyt, Esq., his kinsman. To Sir Thomas Clerk, rector of
the aforesaid church of S. Benedict, and to Sir John White,
chaplain, a quitrent of certain lands and tenements in the parish
of S. Mary de Fanchirche, which they are to hold at the disposal
of William Barwe. Also to the aforesaid Richard Pountfreyt his
leasehold interest in "le horsse on the hoop" in Graschirche-
strete. To the rector and churchwardens of S. Benedict's
aforesaid and their successors he leaves his estate in a tavern
adjoining the church and rectory, for repair of ornaments of the
church, maintenance of Salve Regina, and of the light of the
Blessed Virgin therein. Dated London, 19 October, A.D. 1398.
Roll 127 (65).
1399.
Monday nex befo'e the Feast of S. Bamabas, Apostle [11 June].
larker (Jon).--To be buried in the church of S. Clement,
Candelwikstrete. Bequests to the said church and ministers
thereof, to divers orders of friars in London for Placebo and Dgrige
with mass of Requiem by note ; to his servants and others. To
a certain Henry Taillour, who keeps the birds (custodienti
qolucres) in Colmanstrete near Bassyngeshaw, he leaves six
shillings and eightpence. His lands, tenements, and rents in
the City of London to be sold by his executors to fulfil his
testament, and for pious uses for the good of his soul, the souls
of Cristina, Johanna, and Alice his late wives, and others. Dated
London, 17 February, A.D. 1398. Roll 127 (83).
Monday qext befo'e the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 June].
Godard (John), goldsmith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Nicholas Acon. To Cecilia his wife, John his son, Katherine
and Anne his daughters, he leaves all his ustilments and household
utensils and divers sums of money. To John his son he leaves all
his armour. To Janicus Dartays his coat of marl (loricam) of
Stele and a silver cup and covercle ; and to Danbry and Hankin,
pages of the said Janicus, six shillings and eightpence respectively.
To Edmund Nethersole two best a.nfeltes, two hamers, two best
z2
1399.
340
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
prentes,' one W'y'chyngbo'd, two best belyes, and two aqfelstol&es.
To the high altar of the church of S. Martin at Herne, co. Kent,
he leaves six shillings and eightpence, and desires his executors
to pave the chancel with tiles. Cecilia his wife to have sixteen
marks sterling by way of dower, charged on his lands and tene-
ments in the parishes of Herne, Whytstaple, and Recolvere in
co. Kent, which he leaves to John his son when his said son
shall have come of age. Martin Godard his brother appointed one
of his executors. Dated London, 20 February, A.D. 1398.
Roll 127 (85).
ANNO 1 HENRY IV.
Monday next befo'e the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov.].
Smyth (RICHARD) de Walden.--To be buried in the church-
yard of S. Christopher, London, where his children lie buried.
Bequests to the said church and ministers thereof, and the fabric
of the church of Bumsted Helyon, 3 co. Essex. The reversion of
certain tenements in the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhill to be
sold, and one moiety of the proceeds to go to Margery his wife and
the other to pay his debts. Dated London, Thursday the Feast of
SS. Philip and James [1 May-], A.D. 1399. Roll 128 (2).
Wynchecombe (SIMON DE), armourer.- Testament touching
lands and tenements. To the chaplains of a pepetual chantry,
founded by him in the church of S. Mary de Abbechirche with the
King's licence, he leaves a certain annual rent issuing from a
brewery called "le Welhous," a tenement called "le Caponhors,"
and other tenements in Candelwykstret and elsewhere in the
parish of S. hIary aforesaid, together with the reversion of the
said tenements. Dated London, 6 March, 19 Richard II. [A.D.
1395-6]. Roll 128 (14).
Wynchecombe (SIMON), armourer.- Testament or last will
touching his movable goods and chattels. To be buried in the
church of S. Mary de Aldermanbury before the altar of S. Anne,
' Probably stamps for marking his] ' Bellows.
goods. ] Or Helion-Bumpstead.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON.
343
before the little cross in the church of S. Dunstan near the Tower,
in the same tomb with her late husband. Directions as to wax
tapers, distribution of cloth to the poor, and other particulars of
her funeral. Bequests to the aforesaid church and ministers
thereof, as well as for maintenance of chantries and observance of
obit therein ; also for the maintenance of the light of the frater-
nity in the church of S. Katherine near the Tower, the repair of
the highways between London and Braynford, and London and
Acton, &c. To Agnes, wife of William Scantilon, her sister, Hugh
Sprot, and others, she leaves divers sums of money and household
goods. Bequeaths a vestment and chalice to the use of the
church of S. Dunstan aforesaid. To Richard her son, among other
chattels, a best chest and two tables of Prussian work (de opere
Pruce), two foq'cers bound with iron, a fevpanne, an iron plate
for fire, all her andirons, and the armour belonging to her late
husband ; a boat called "lighter," with all its apparel, and her
estate in a tenement and wharf in Thames Streot. Her executors
to cause a S. Gregory's trental to be said for her soul, and to
provide some one to make a pilgrimage on her behalf to S. James
in Galicia, as well as a chaplain to celebrate for the space of one
year in the church of S. John Lateran in the city of Rome,
during which time the said chaplain is to make the circuit of the
said city once every week for the good of her soul and the soul of
her aforesaid husband. Also to her aforesaid son she leaves all
her lands and tenements in the parishes of All Hallows de
Berkyngcherche, S. Olave, and S. Mary atte Hull, for life; re-
nainder to the rector and parishioners of the church of S. Dunstan
aforesaid, on condition that they maintain a chantry as directed,
otherwise the said property is to go to the Wardens of London
Bridge, subject to the maintenance of a similar chantry, the
residue of the profits being devoted to the use of the bridge.
Dated London, 26 August, A.D. 1386. Roll 128 (74).
1400.
Monday the Feast of S. Petronilla, Virgin [31 MayJ.
Blounville (RCARD), "stokfisshmongere."--To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Michael de Crokedlane. To Emma his wife a
tenement with two shops in the lane and parish of S. Michael de
,Strong boxe, i Fire-pan.
COURT OF tIUSTI:NG, LO'DON.
345
the church of S. Dionisius aforesaid, a tenement and shops in the
parish of S. Botolph without Busshopesgate, on condition that
they maintain a chantry for the good of her soul, the souls of
John Bromholme her late husband and others ; and observe her
obit and the obits of Henry and Juliana her parents. Dated
London, 5 December, A.D. 1398. Roll 128 (86).
ttedyagham (JoN), " hatter."--To be buried in the church of
S. Martin within Ludgate in the place where Thomas his brother
lies buried. Bequests to the said church, its chaplains, clerks, &c.;
also to Roger his son and John his younger son. To Robert
Bernewell and Philip Edmyngton his executors he leaves all his
lands and tenements in the City of London and suburbs and the
custody of his children. Dated London, 9 April, A.D. 1400.
Roll 128 (87).
1400.
ANNO 2 HENRY IV.
Monday the Feast of S. Luke, Evaigelist [18 Oct.].
ttorseroft (-VILLIAM),- To be buried in the chancel of the
church of S. Andrew de Holbourne. Bequests to the said church
and to divers orders of friars for trentals of masses. Also to Hugh
Sprot, rector, and the churchwardens of the aforesaid church, he
leaves an annum rent issuing from his lands and tenements in the
parish of S. Andrew, for pious and charitable uses a life interest
in the said lands and tenements being left to Matilda his wife,
with remainder to Johanna his daughter, wife of Alan Symond, in
special tail. To Richard his brother a sum of money and his best
cloak and hood. Dated London, 1 April, .D. 1399.
Roll 19 (1).
Smyth (ANDREW), ' pyebaker."--To be buried in the church of
8. Michael upon Cornhull. Bequests to the said church and the
Fraternity of S. Anne therein ; also to the rector and parishioners
of the said church and their successors he leaves tenements in the
parish of S. Clement near Estchep, on condition that they main-
tain a chantry for the good of his soul, the souls of Hugh Smyth
and Felicia, wife of the same, the testator's parents, Johanna his
late wife and Robert and Johanna her parents, Johanna his
00.
I00-I.
348 CALENDAR OF WILLS
of S. Mary without Bisshopisgate, the church of S. Botolph
without Bisshopesgate &c. Among other bequests she leaves to
Margaret her servant her entire bed, viz. three curtains with
sele " of blue ca.d a coverlet with testu" of green a pair of
sheets, two blankets, and a quylt. To Richard Brompton mercer,
a shop in the parish of S. Margaret de Lothebury. To William
Bradford her son all her lands and tenements in the parishes of
S. Margaret de Lothebury and S. Stephen in Colmanstrete in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Her
tenements in the parishes of S. Dionisius de Bakchirche and
S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe to be sold for the maintenance of a
chantry in the church of S. Michael de Basyngeshawe and other
pious and charitable uses. Thomas Wilford, Alderman appointed
urveyor of her testament. Dated London, 25 October A.D. 1400.
Roll 129 (28).
Bush (JOHN), chandler.- To be buried in the church of
S. Nicholas at the Shambles wherein a chantry is to be main-
tained for the good of his soul, the souls of William and 2ohanna
his father and mother, and others. Bequests to the old work of
S. Paul's, the five orders of mendicant friars in London the
inmates of hospital and prisons, the poor and bedridden in the
parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid and elsewhere, the fabric of
the church of Southflete, co. Kent, and his poor kinsmen in
the said parish, &c. ; also to Alice his sister, his apprentices, and
others. To 2ohn Simond, chandler, he leaves a cask or two pipes
of best oil, provided the said John will undertake the duties of
his executor. To Emma his wife a tenement in S. Michael's Lane
in the parish of S. Michael de Crokedlane for life ; remainder to
Johann his kinswoman, wife of Richard Stratton, in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 4 December, A.D. 1398.--Bequests also to the Fraternity
of S. 2ohn of the Tailors of London and the Fraternity of
SS. Fabian and Sebastian without Aldrichesgate.
Roll 129 (29).
Monday next befo'e the Feast of Pu'fication of V. Mary [ Feb.].
luteney (Jonl), Rector of the parish church of Tange-
A canopy. I See note uTra, p. 37.
O3UItT OF ttUSTLNG, LONDON.
349
mer' within the jurisdiction of Canterbury.--To be buried in the
minster of S. Mary de Boxgrave in the diocese of Chichester.
Bequests for funeral and observance of his month's mind and
obit. Also to the aforesaid church of Tangemere and fraternity
thereof, the convent of Boxgrave, and to Richard Mallyng, John
atte Nasche, and others, he leaves sums of money or divers
measures of corn and barley. His executors instructed to sell
his tenement in Oldechaunge, his tavern near S. Nicholas
Fleschamelus, and his tenement in Adlyngstrete, and devote the
proceeds to the good of his soul. To Juliana Sall a tenement
in Bredstrete for life; remainder in trust for sale for pious
uses. Dated the morrow of All Saints [1 Nov.], A.D. 1400.
Roll 129 (36).
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Peter iq Cathedr5 [2 Feb.].
Somersete (ROBERT), draper.--To be buried in the church
of S. Margaret de Lothebury. Bequests to the said church for
chantries, &c., to the fabric of the church of S. Thomas de Acon, the
five orders of friars in London, the inmates of various hospitals,
the three houses of lepers near London, viz., of S. Thomas de
Warring, u Hakeney, and S. Giles de Holebourne; to every anchorite
in London, the nuns of Stratford, Haliwell, and Clerkenwell, to
the alms of the Fraternity of S. John the Baptist of the Tailors
of London and their beadle, the prisoners in Neugate and the
Marshalsea in Suthwerk, the Abbey of Graces upon Tourhill, the
Frateruity of the Drapers in the church of S. Mary atte Bowe and
their beadle, &c. To Agnes his wife his lands and tenement in
the parish of S. Margaret aforesaid for life ; remainder in trust
for sale (Henry Julyan, " iremongere," to have the right of pre-
emption), and the proceeds to be devoted to masses, maintenance
of highways, &c. His wife also to have a moiety of all his goods
and chattels by way of dower and her reasonable part. To
Tangmere, co. Sussex.
I Boxgrove, co. Sussex.
a S. Thomas of Watering or Water-
ings, a spot near the Old Kent Roast, in
Southwark, where /e loe was situate;
at one time was the boundary of the
City's liberties, and is said to have de-
rived its nazne from a brook or spring
dedicated to S. Thomas Becket. Chauc
mentions it in his 'Canterbury Tales'
(suTa, p. 218 n.), and the name fre-
quently occurs in hIachyn's ' Diary' s
the scene of executions. The memory
of the place is still kept alive by
S. Thomas's Road close by, and by the
tavern signs in the neighbourhood.
1400-1.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
351
sums of money and household chattels, and to Emma his wife
the residue of his goods and chattels. His debtors who are
unable to pay their debts to him are to be forgiven. Also to
Emma his wife he leaves his tenement in Grubbestrete in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate for life; remainder to his
aforesaid son and daughter and the heirs of their several bodies.
Dated London, 18 September, A.D. 1396. Roll 129 (113).
1401.
ANN0 3 HENRY IV.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Martiqz, Bishop [11 lov.J.
Louthe (ROBERT), "joynour."---To be buried in the church of
S. Mary de Aldermarichirche. Bequests to the said church and
ministers thereof; to each order of friars in London ; the houses
of lepers, viz., of Loke, Hakeney, and S. Giles without Hol-
bourne, &c. To Robert his son he leaves his coat of mail, and
basinet with aveqztaille. To Johanna his wife a tenement in the
lane called " Seint Sytheslane" in the parish of S. Antonin for
life, provided she forego her claim to dower of his lands and tene-
ments in the parish of S. James de Garlekhithe and of his rents
in the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull; remainder to his
aforesaid son, to whom he also leaves property in Byrcherslane
and elsewhere. To Margaret his daughter the reversion of a
certain shop. Also to his aforesaid wife his leaseholds in the
parish of S. Michael, Queenhithe. Dated London, 3 March,
A.D. 1400. Roll 130 (3).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Sumpter (John), cordwainer.--To be buied in the churchyard
of S. Dionis Bakchirche near Matilda his late wife. To Peter
Geveyn rector of the church aforesaid, and parishioners of the
same he leaves the tenement wherein he dwelt in Lymstret in
the parish of S. Dionis and desires that they observe his obit, &c.
Dated London, 8 September, .D. 1401. Roll 130 (32).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Hilary [13 Jaqz.J.
Fermer (LAMBERT), Esquire.--To be buried in the church of
S. Olave near the Tower. Among other bequests to the said
352
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1401-2.
church he leaves a vestment of black satein with apparel to serve
at. the altar of S. Mary therein. To the wardens of the church
of S. James at Betermere, t co. Wilts, he also leaves a vestment.
To the fabric of the Cathedral Church of Sarum six shillings
and eightpence. To John Robyn two gowns, two doublettes and
hoods. His feoffees of a tenement in the parish of S. Olave
aforesaid to convey a fee simple of the same to Agnes his wife.
Bequests to little Agnes living with him, his servants, and others.
Dated London, 20 May, A.D. 1401. Roll 130 (34).
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Peter iz Cathedr5 [25 Feb.].
Stebenhithe (RICHARD), "ismonger." To Isabella his wife a
tenement in Catestrete in the parish of S. Laurence Jewry for
life ; remainder in trust for sale, and one third of the proceeds
to be distributed among the poor, and the residue expended upon
masses for his soul. Dated London, 3 August, A.D. 1390.
Roll 130 (65).
Exton (NICHOLAS).- To Jo Ceys s brother ceain
rents in the parish of All Hallows de Grasschche; and to Sir
Henry Cokeham, rector of the church of S. Mary atte Hull,
and his successors ceain other rents in the same pash for
keeping his obit, &c. Johanna s wife appointed one of his
executors. Dated London, 24 0cber, .D. 1393.
Ro 130 (69).
1402.
Monday qext befare the Feast of S. Alphege [19 April].
Moore (WILLIAM), vintner.- To Elizabeth his wife lands,
tenements, and rents in the parishes of S. James de Garlekhithe,
S. Michael de Quenehithe, S. Antonin de Watlyngstrete, and All
Buttermere.
a Fishmonger ; Sheriff, 1384 ; twice
Mayor, 1386 and 1387 ; knighted with
Walworth on the occasion of the latter
killing Writ Tyler. Was associated
with Nicholas Brembre and the free
Fishmongers of the City against the
party of John de Northampton. It
was during his mayoralty that a book
clled ' Jubile,' promulgated, no doubt,
by John de Northampton and his asso-
ciates, nd containing new regulations
for the City's governance contrary to
old and approved customs, ws ordered
by the Common Council and other
citizens to be burnt without the Guild-
hall. There appear, however, to have
been two opinions as to the nature and
value of this book, for from a petition
to Parliament, quoted by Riley (' Memo-
rials,' p. 494, note}, it appears that
others considered the book to comprise
"all the good articles pertaining to
the good governance of the said City,"
and that it had been burnt "without
consent of the good Commons of the
City."
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON. 3
Hallows the Less near the Ropery for life, so that she maintain a
chantry in the aforesaid church of S. James ; remainder in trust
for sale for pious and charitable uses, repair of roads, &c. His
feoffees of lands and tenements in the vill of Suthwerk and in
the city of Rouchestre are to convey a life interest in the same to
his aforesaid wife. Also his feoffees of the manor of Coldham in
the parish of Elm, co. Cambridge, are desired to sell his share
or moiety of the same, and devote the proceeds to pious uses.
Dated London, 8 September, A.D. 1400. Roll 130 (96).
ltOl (THOMAS), goldsmith.--To Johanna his wife lands and
tenements in he parishes of S. Matthew in Fridaistrete and
S. Brigid in Fletestrete for life; remainder in trust for sale,
and out of the proceeds certain bequests to be paid to Matilda
and Thomas, children of Robert Willy, late goldsmith, and
others. Dated 2 June, A.D. 1400. Roll 130 (106).
Monday before the Feast of S. Pet'anilla, Vi'gi [31 May].
Preston (AoEs, relict of RrCHARD DE, merchant).--To Sir Roger
ttulstre, rector or parson of the church of All Hallows at the Hay
in the Rolery , and churchwardens of the same, she leaves a
certain tenement situate within her late husband's tenement
called "Beaurepeir," in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid, in
aid of a chantry founded by her said husband in the aforesaid
church, as by his testament it appears. Dated 12 February,
.D. 1400. Roll 130 (115).
lope (John), "wexchaundeler."--To Elizabeth his wife his
tenement in Candelwykstret at the corner of S. Clement's Lane
in the parish of S. Clement near Estchepe for life. The reversion
of the same to be immediately sold, William Fynch, "wex-
chaundeler," being preferred purchaser to all others, and the
proceeds devoted to the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna,
Mary, and Mary his late wives, he welfare of Elizabeth his
wife, the souls of Goda his daughter, John his father, Alice his
mother, and others. Dated 12 May, A.D. 1402.
Roll 130 (117).
[There are no vills ente'ed o Roll 131.]
S2r , Roll 120 (16}.
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A. I}o
354
CLEIDAR OF WILLS,
140,
ANN0 5 HENRY IV.
Monday next aflev F.of Trans. of S. Edwavd, K. and C. [13 Oct.].
lraunceys (WILLIAM), goldsmith.--To Adam his son he leaves
all his tenements in Cattestrete in the parish of S. Laurence,
Old Jewry, in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses, the Wardens of the Mistery of Goldsmithery
being favoured in the purchase of the same, if they will, for the
alms of the said mistery. Dated London, 24 August, A.D. 1403.
Roll 132 (2).
Doget (JOHN), vintner.--To be buried in the chancel of the
church of S. Leonard de Estchepe, according to directions given
in his other testament touching his movable goods. If Alice his
wife prove to be ence.iqte within half a year after his decease,
he wills that the infant enjoy an estate tail in a tenement called
" le Bole" and shops in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid,
according to the form of the testament of Walter Doget his
father, otherwise his said wife is to hold the same for life ;
remainder to the rector and churchwardens of S. Leonard's
aforesaid for the maintenance of chantries for the good of his
soul, the souls of Idonia and Alice his wives, Thomas Doget and
John Doget, father of the same, Walter Doget, Alice Doget,
and others, and for providing tapers to burn on their several
tombs, &c. Dated London, 29 July, A.D. 1403. Roll 132 (3).
Monday next aft the Feast of S. Lug, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Brouneubury (JogN), butcher, of the parish of S. Leonard de
Estchep. -- To be buried in the said parish church near his
wives. To Sir Robert Fitz Hugh rector, and the churchwardens
of the aforesaid church, he leaves a tenement and shops in the
parish of S. Leonard for the maintenance of a chantry in the said
church for the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna, Alic%
and Isabella his wives, John his father, Eva his mother, and
others and for the observance of his obit and other pious
uses as directed, bo bishop nor ordinary to intermeddle with
the said chantry, in default of the said chantry being maintained
according to his wishes, he directs that the aforesaid tenements,
Now Gresham Street. ] As to the use of "ritz" in a Latin
document, see note sqra, p. 113.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
355
&c., shall remain to the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of
the City of London and their successors for the use of London
Bridge 1 for the purpose of lroviding a chantry in the chapel upon
the same. Dated London, 7 February, A.D. 1402.---Also to the
aforesaid rector and churchwardens he leaves a vestment, a
chalice, missal, and other ornaments for a chaplain ministering in
the aforesaid church for his chantry aforesaid. Roll 132 (5).
I0.
Brynchele (rILLIAM), otherwise called "atte Lee," chandler.-
To Agneu his wife tenements in the parish of S. Laurence de
Pulteneye in S. Martin Orgar Lane, and in S. Michael's Lane
in the parish of S. M_ichael, Croked Lane, for life ; remainder to
illiam his son in tail ; remainder to pious uses. Dated London,
4 April, A.D. 1402. Roll 132 (6).
Atte Bowe (CRISTINA, relict of THOMAS, apothecary).--To
John her son all her tenements in the parish of S. Leonard in
Fastreslane 2 for life; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
Dated 27 March, A.). 1403. Roll 132 (8).
Waddesworth (VILLIAM), grocer.-- To illiam his son the
reversion of certain cottages in the parish of S. Botolph without
Bisshoppesgate in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for the
good of his soul, the souls of Agnes his late wife and others.
Other tenements in the parishes of S. Antonin de Walbrook and
S. Margaret the Virgin in Bruggestrete, of which the testator has
the reversion under the will of Felicia, relict of John Peu-
try 3 (Pentry ?), are also to be sold, and forty pounds sterling out
of the proceeds to be devoted to the maintenance of chantries in
the church of S. Stephen in Walbrook, and other sums to go to
Margaret and Anne his daughters, Johanna Cookham his sister,
and others. Felicia his wife appointed one of his executors.
Dated London, 7 February, A.D. 1398. Roll 132 (10).
Monday qex befoq'e the Feast of Canversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.J,
Bealhomme CTILLIAM), " lethersellere." To Alice his wife, by
In other words, to the lIayor and[ a Foster Lane, probably a corruption
Commonalty in their capacity as trus- ] from "Vaster" or S. Yedast Lane.
tees for London Bridge. Enrolled suTra , p. 233.
2A2
1403-4.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON.
359
in the parish of S. Mary le Bow in Westchepe for life, charged
with the payment of an annual rent of one hundred shillings to
John his son ; remainder to his said son in tail ; remainder in
trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. His feoffees of a
messuage in Milkstrete to convey the same to his wife for life,
with similar remainders. The residue of his goods after discharge
of debts he leaves to his wife by way of her dower and reasonable
part of his goods and chattels. Dated London, 21 April, A.D. 1404.
Roll 133 (33).
Lydiwyk (ALICE, relict of ROBERT, butcher). -- A certain
tenement in the parish of S. Bartholomew aforesaid (sic) to be
sold by her feoffees immediately, and specific sums of money out
of the proceeds t) go to Alice Gamelyn and Alice Goldesburgh
her god-daughters. Dated London, 7 October, A.D. 1404.
Roll 133 (35).
A.Do
Manday qezct after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
Sibsay (THoMAs), tailor.--To be buried in S. John the Baptist's
Chapel in S. Paul's or in the parish church of S. Thomas the
Apostle. To Margaret, wife of John Norwold, mercer, his tene-
ment called "le Saresyneshede" in Bredestrete, parish of All
I/allows, for life, charged with an annual payment of forty shillings
to the Master and Wardens of the Fraternity of S. John of the
Tailors of London, to be by them expended in pious and charitable
uses for the good of his soul. Aider the decease of the said Margaret
the tenement aforesaid is to remain to the master and wardens,
brethren and sisters, of the said fraternity, on condition that they
keep the same in repair and maintain a chantry in the aforesaid
chapel. In default, the property to go to the Mayor or Warden,
the Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of London on similar
conditions. To Alice his wife he leaves shops in Grubbestrete near
the fountain there in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate
for lii ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. A tenement in
" the parish of S. Stephen near London Wall to be sold to pay his
debts. Dated London, 21 January, A.D. 1404.--To Henry Sibsay
A short distance from the east end ] Middleton, executor of Sir William
of the parish church was a wter con- I Eastfield. See his will enrolled ifra,
duit, with leaden pipes, bringing water Roll 175 (19).
from Highbury, laid down by John
140.
360
CALENDAR OF WILL
he leaves a place called "Hadlo" in the parish of la leye, co.
Kent, in fee simple, unless redeemed by payment of forty marks
by Thomas Hadlo or the heirs of the same within six years after
his decease. Roil 133 (46).
Sussex (Jo), draper of London, and burgess of the rill of
Calais.--His feoffees of a tenement at Bermondeseye to convey
the same to John Brounesbury, butcher, in fee. To William
Norhampton, clerk of the lord the King, his estate in a mansion
situate within the cloister of the church of S. Katherine towards
Turhill.' His tenements in Cordewanerstret in the parish of
S. Thomas the Apostle, and a tenement called "le Belle" in
Westchepe in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, to be sold to fulfil his
testament. A tenement called "lytil Roche" in Courtstret in
the rill of Calais, and another tenement in the parish of S. Mary
in the same rill, to be also sold for pious and charitable uses.
Dated London, 23 August, A.D. 1399. Roll 133 (47).
Monday next after F. of Auqciation of V. Mary [5 March].
l:'yrl (ROGER), "Sporier."--To Sir William Doune, rector of
the church of S. Martin near Ludgate, and successors of the same,
he leaves a certain quitrent issuing from tenements in the parish
of S. Martin aforesaid, on condition that a chantry be maintained
for the good of his soul, the souls of Agnes his late wife and
others. Dated London, 13 February, A.D. 1404.
Roll 133 (57).
lrankleyn (JoHn), draper.To Cecilia his wife for life all his
tenements, held under the Dean and Chapter of the Royal College
of S. Martin le Grand, at Baynardescastell in the parish of
S. Benedict; remainder to Stephen and Nicholas his sons. Also
to his said wife a tenement in Colmanstrete for life, with remainder
to Nicholas his son in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious
uses. Also to his wife another tenement in the same street for
life; remainder to Stephen his son in tail, with similar further
remainder. To Andrew Norwych, the rector, and churchwardens
of S. Clement's near Candilwyk Strete, he leaves the reversion
of a tenement in S. Clement's Lane in trust for sale, the proceeds
Tower Hill.
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361
to be devoted to pious uses for the souls of John Cok, Esquire,
and Margery, wife of the same, the ornaments of the church of
S. Clement, &c. Dated London, 10 October, A.D. 1403.
Roll 133 (58).
Monday e after F. of S. John ante Ioeran Latinam [6 May].
Arnold (RICHARD), goldsmith.--Leaves all his tenements in
the parish of S. Augustine near S. Paul's to the Hospital of
S. Mary de Elsyngspetele and canons of the same, on condition
that his obit be observed as directed. In default the property to
remain to the Wardens of the Mistery of the Goldsmiths and
their successors, so that they observe his obit in like manner in
the church of S. Vedast. To Juliana his sister an annual rent
issuing from certain tenements in Goderenelane (or Goterene-
lane 1) in the parish of S. Vedast for life, which tenements he
leaves to John Grantham, goldsmith, on condition that the said
devisee pay his executors fifty marks. His feoffees of lands and
tenements in the counties of Middlesex and Bucks to sell the
same to fulfil this his testament and will. Dated London,
26 March, A.D. 1405. Roll 133 (62).
Reygute (TttoMAS), chandler.--To be buried in the church of
S. Botolph near Byllyngesgate. To Thomas his son in tail the
reversion of certain shops in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchepe
after the decease of Matilda his wife ; remainder to William his
son in tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, Thursday, viz. 1 January, .D. 1404.
Roll 133 (63).
Wotton ([ARGARET, relict of ,'ILLIAII).---To the Master and
Wardens of the College and Church of S. Laurence de Pulteneye
a moiety of the tenement cMled "le Cok on the hoop," with wharf,
&c., in Thamisestrete in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr near
London Bridge, for the maintenance of a chantry in the church
of S. Laurence aforesaid for the good of her soul, the souls of
William her late husband, Thomas her father, Johanna her
mother, William her brother, Agnes her sister, and others. But
her will is that the said master and wardens take no more than
Now Gutter L,ne.
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CALENDAR OF LI,S
Adam Warldesworth, parson of the church of S. Margaret Patyns,
and his successors, for providing a chantry in the said church for
the souls of William atte Vyne, Isabella, wife of the same,
Thomas atte Vyne, the testator's father, and Alice, wife of the
said Thomas, Amia, the testator's wife, and others ; the said
bequest being made according to the terms of the will of Thomas
atte Vyne, late woolmonger, proved and enrolled in the Husting
of London for Pleas of Land held on Monday next after the Feast
of SS. Philip and James [1 May], 23 Edward III. [A.D. 1349]. To
Amia his wife he leaves all his lands and tenements in the parish
of S. Margaret Patyns, subject to the above rent-charge, for life ;
remainder to Andrew his son in tail ; remainder to the poor of the
Hospital of S. Thomas in Southewerk and for observing the obits
of the aforesaid Thomas and Andrew in the church of S. Dunstan
en le Est. Dated London, the Feast of S. Katherine, Virgin
[-25 Nov.], A.D. 1406. Roll 134 ('44).
3l[onday next before the Feast of S. Peter in Cattted.r [22 $'eb.].
Brampton (WLL), " stokfisshmongere." To be bed in
the chch of S. Iagnus near London Bridge. To Alice his wife
a tenement and wharf in Thamisestrete in the parish of S. Magnus
for fife and one year more ; remainder to 8 Thomas Over,n,
recur, and churchwardens of the chch of S. Magnus aforesaid,
and the successors, for the maintenance of a peetual chantry
obseance of s obit, &c. ; remMnder, in case of default, to the
Iayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City of London and
their successors to the use and maintenance of London Bridge.
The Mayor or Warden of the City for the time being see
that the chantry is properly matained, and to receive s
shillings and eightpence therefor. Also to h aforesaid wife
a brewe W called "le lampe on the hoop" in the parish of
S. Ethelburga within Bisshoppisgate for life ; remainder James
his son in il male ; remainder in trust for sale, and the pro-
ceeds to be divided among the suing daughters of the said
James. Also to his said son tenements at the coer of the lane
of S. Michael de Crokedlane. Dated London, 5 June, i.D. 1405.
11 134 (54).
Prt I. p, 552.
I07.
370
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Mop,day exl after t]e Feast of S. Baqnabas, ATostle [11 Juqze].
Cresewyk (VILLIAM).--To William lycard, grocer, tenements
in the parish of S. Clement near Estchepe for life ; remainder
to Thomas Tollerton, rector, and the churchwardens of the church
of S. Martin Orgar near Candelwykstrete and their successors, to
whom he also leaves the reversion of other tenements in the parish
of S. Giles without Crepulgate ; charged with the maintenance of
certain chantries in the church of S. Martin aforesaid for the good
of his soul, the souls of William Hyde, late grocer, John Curteys
de Wymynton, and others, and also with the observance of his
obit, &c. In default the whole of the aforesaid property to go to
the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London for maintaining
chantries in the chapel of S. Mary at the Guildhall. Dated
London, 19 October, A.D. 1406. Roll 134 (88).
Wilford (THOMAS), fishmonger.--To Elizabeth his wife lands,
tenements, and rents in the parishes of S. Anne within Aldrychgate,
S. Mary de Colcherche, S. Mary Somerset, S. Margaret in Brigge-
strete, S. Mary atte Hull, and S. Mary Fanchirche for life ;
remainder in trust for sale, and the proceeds devoted to poor and
sick in divers parts of England upon Uland, 1 viz., ploughmen,
carters, orphans, widows, and others. Other tenements in the
parishes of S. Dunstan in le Est and S. Michael in Wodestrete,
jointly held by himself and his wife, to be likewise sold, either by
his executors or by members of the art of Fishmongers in 01de-
fisshstrete and Briggestrete with the advice of the Mayor for
the time being, and the proceeds similarly disposed of. His
feoffees of property in other parishes in the City and Suthwerk,
and in the vills and parishes of Charlewode and Thorley, 3 the
parish of S. Mary de Newenton, the rill and fields of Pekham
in the parish of Camerwelle, co. Surrey, to convey a life estate in
The general name for country places.
At the famous Ite7 held in the City of
London, anno 14 Edward II., A.D. 1321,
after an interval of forty-four years,
the poulterers of the City, in answer to
a charge of selling poultry contrary to
the assize, made answer that poultry
was so very dear, as well at U2elatnd
as in the City, that they really could
not follow their trade for the benefit of
the public according to the assize (' Lib.
Cust.,' Rolls Series, Introd., p. xcii).
Again, we find the barbers in 1376 com-
plaining of the number of barbers,
knowing nothing of their craft, who
flo.cked to the City from UTfielande
(' lIemorials,' p. 393).
Co. Surrey.
a Horley (?), near Charlwood.
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the same to his aforesaid wife ; remainder in trust for sale for uses
aforesaid. His lands and tenements in the viii and parish of
Torlaston, co. Notyngham, to be sold, and the proceeds distributed
among his poor relations. A chantry to be maintained in the
chapel rebuilt by him in the church of S. Mary Somerset. Dated
London 8 November, A.D. 1405. Roll 134 (100).
Wakele (John), vintner.--To Matilda his wife lands, teneo
ments, and rents in the parishes of S. Martin Oteswych,
S. Benedict Fynk, S. Edmund, King and Martyr, in Lumbarde-
strete, S. Andrew near Baynardescastell, and S. Brigid in Flete-
strete for life on condition that she content herself with the
portion of goods left to her in his will touching his movables by
way of her share, according to law and the custom of the City of
London ; otherwise she is to take nothing of the aforesaid lands
tenements and rents, but only her portion of his movables
according to law and custom. John his son to have the reversion
of the aforesaid lands, tenements, and rents in tail. Also to his
aforesaid wife he leaves certain chambers in the tenement wherein
he dwelt, situate in the said (sic) parish of S. Botolph, together
with an easement of a wharf appertaining to the said tenement.
After the decease of his wife and son without an heir of the body
the aforesaid property is to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to
the repair of churches and highways, bestowing marriage portions,
and other pious and charitable uses. The reversion of certain
tenements held by John his son and Margaret, wife of the same,
situate in Berebyndereslane in the parish of S. Mary de Wolle-
chirchehawe and in Wodestret in the parish of S. Michael de
Iffoggenlane and elsewhere, to be sold for pious uses. Dated
London, 2 April, A.D. 1407. Roll 134 (103).
Cresewyk (WILLIAM), citizen and f-eeman of the City of
London.-- To Alice his wife lands, tenements and rents in the
parishes of S. Martin Oteswych and S. Dionisius de Bakchirche
for life, so that she maintain during her lifetime a chantry in the
chapel of S. Katherine within the churchyard of the church of
H. Trinity called "Crichirche " within Algate, and observe his
obit as directed. After her death certain rents to go to the church
2B2
147.
1407.
37 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of H. Trinity aforesaid and prior and convent of the same for
pious uses for the souls of William Cresewyk, Alice, wife of the
same [the testator and his wife ?], Henry and Richard, Agnes
and Agnes, the fathers and mothers of the said William and
Alice, Thomas, late husband of the aforesaid Alice, Robert,
brother of the aforesaid William, and others. Also to the said
Prior and Convent of H. Trinity he leaves the reversion of
tenements in the parish of S. Martin aforesaid, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Katherine afore-
said; also an iron-bound chest with locks and keys, his messe-
book, vestment, chalice, his two new books called Greylles, ' and
a large Porthers. His name and the names of his wife
and others to be inscribed above the altar with orate pro
animis, &c. The chantry priest is directed every day at mass
before office to face the congregation and say in English:
" For Williaum Soule Cresewyk and Alice his wif, and for alle
these paresshins lyves and dedes, and for alle cristen soules
pater qoster pro charyte, ''e and then to say a Tater qoster to
himself and proceed to mass. His will, when proved and enrolled
as is the custom in the Guildhall, to be placed in a box and de-
posited in the chest before mentioned. In default of the main-
tenance of the aforesaid chantry as directed, he wills that the
property so devised remain to the Mayor and Commonalty of the
City of London and the Chamberlain of the Guildhall for the
time being for maintaining a chantry in the Guildhall Chapel.
Also to Alice his wife he leaves lands and tenements at le Barbican
in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldrichesgate for life ;
remainder to the Hospital of S. Bartholomew at Westsmythefeld,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry, observance of the
testator's obit, &c., as directed. To the poor church of S. Augus-
tine Pappey near Bewesmarkes, 3 the rector and parishioners
thereof, he leaves the reversion of a certain tenement and shops
on condition that he be had in remembrance ; and in default the
same to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of
Gradal or Graduals; service books Or "Buries lIarkes," a place in
containing the re.Lponse., or gradalia, so Aldgate Ward, so called from having
called because they are sung ingradibu, once belonged to the Abbot of Bury
or by course. St. Edmund, co. Suffolk, corrupted into
a The first sentence of English that "]3evis Markes" (Stow).
has yet appeared in these wills.
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London for the maintenance of chantries in the Guildhall Chapel.
To the church of S. Leonard in Fasterlane and parishioners of the
same certain rents in Morelane near Grubstrete in the parish of
S. Giles without Crepulgate, on condition that his obit be duly
observed ; and to the church and parishioners of S. Sepulchre
without Newgate certain rents in the said parish. Also to his
aforesaid wife he leaves lands and tenements in Seintlaurence-
lane in the parish of S. Laurence, Old Jewry, in Fynkeslane in the
parish of S. Benedict Fynk, and in Tourstrete in the parish of
S. Dunstan Est, for life ; remainder to John Cresewyk de Shefeld,
co. York, his kinsman and right heir, being son of William
Cresewyk, brother of Henry, the testator's father. To John
Wodehous, clerk, his kinsman, a tenement in S. Botolph without
Bisshoppesgate. To Thomas Skelton, chevalier, a tenement and
reversion of a "Pyebakersshop" in the parish of S. Benedict in
Greschirchestrete, after the decease of Johanna, wife of Robert
his brother. His wife to have a life interest in his manor or place
called "Douedale -1 in the parish of Camerwelle, co. Surrey ; re-
mainder to John North his kinsman in tail male, with remainders
over. The same John North to enjoy a similar estate in a
tenement called "Whitynges " near Douedale. His feoffees of his
manor of Coldabbeye, co. Surrey, to convey a life estate in the same
to Alice his wife ; remainder to John Wodehous, his kinsman and
clerk, in tail, with remainders over. Similarly his feoffees of a
certain new tenement called "le loge," in the hamlet of Pekham
in the parish of Camerwell, are to convey a life estate in the same
to his wife ; remainder to John Wodehous in tail, with remainders
over, as in the case of his manor of Coldabbeye. Other devises
respecting a house called "Malcotes," opposite "le loge" afore-
said, land at Strode near Heyghbury, co. Middlesex, and in "le
Sterte " in the parish of Camerwell, a tenement in Pekham with
land appertaining to the same in the fields of Werthe, his manor
called " Halles" in the vill of Heston, co. Middlesex, &c. Dated
London, 3 November, A.D. 1405. Roll 134 (105).
1407.
Odyham (RICHARD), grocer.--To be buried in the church of
Or Dovedale. So called from its [ (Cold Herbergh) was also in the neigh-
original possessor, named D'Ovedale or I bourhood.
Dowdale. The manor of Coldabbeye,
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383
be, to be devoted to the purchase of an entire vestment of white
camlet, with amices and albs with apparel, for deacon and sub-
deacon and also three copes of white camlet for the choir t for
service in the church of S. Christopher aforesaid, the said vest-
ment, &c., to be embroidered with a scocho% " of the testator,
surrounded with the words " Orate 19'o animabus dohannis
Claveryng filii Rogeri et antecessorum suorum ac omnium
eorum benefactoqm "; also for providing five vestments of white
lI%'stede or Fustgan with albs, amices, and other apparel, stained
with similar scochons and legend. The rest of the proceeds to be
devoted to the maintenance of chantries for the good of his soul,
the purchase of blue medle cloth for making cloaks and hoods
for the poor of the parish of S. Christopher and neighbouring
parishes, the purchase of russet cloth of Wales for the poor of
the parish of Cobham and neighbourhood, the repair of roads,
&c. Dated London, 20 March, A.D. 1407. Roll 136 (65).
Appulby (Jo'), brewer. To be buried in the church of
S. Leonard de Estchepe near Johanna his late wife. To Johanna
his present wife he leaves his brewhouse called "le Cok on the
hoope" in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid for life; remainders
to Thomas, John, and Stephen his sons in successive taft ; re-
mainder to the rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Leonard aforesaid, for the maintenance of a chantry and other
pious uses in the said church for the good of his soul. In default
the property to remain to the Mayor and Commonalty to the
use of London Bridge, and for the maintenance of a chantry in the
chapel upon the same. Dated London, 24 December, A.D. 1408.
Roll 136 (68).
ANNO 11 HENRY IV.
Manday next before the Feast of S. Edmund, Kgng [20 Nov.].
Burgher-*-*h (ELZ_ETr 0 la Despenser. --To be buried in the
Otherwise called "cantelcopes."
Escutcheon.
In this cse the property is not left
t,9 the lIayor and Commonalty as trus-
tees only for London Bidge, but to
them as a municipal body, who are to
devote the proceeds to the use or work
of the bridge, and towards the mainten-
ance of a chantry in the bridge chapel.
Elizabeth, daughter of Bartholo-
mew, second Baron Burghersh; married
Edward, fifth Baron Despencer, who
died in 1375.
1409.
384
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1409.
church of Our Lady of Teukesbury near her lord Edward, Sire le
Despenser, and her son Thomas, 1 Sire le Despenser. Directions for
funeral, chantries, &c. To Geffrey Scotte a tenement in Petris-
lane in London for life. Dated 4 July, A.D. 1409.
Roll 137 (20).
1409-10.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Wulstan, Bishop [19 Jan.J.
Odih.m (AES, relict of RCAaD, grocer).--To be buried in
the church of S. Antonin in the same tomb with her late husband.
To Edward her son all her tenements in the parish of S. Antonin
aforesaid at the west corner of Sopereslane. James her son
appointed one of her executors. Dated London, 14 October,
A.D. 1409. Roll 137 (36).
1410.
Monday the Feast of S. Dunstan, Bishop [19 May].
Waleys (Jo), called " Conyesburgh," citizen and "pulter."--
To Sir John xitby, rector of the church of S. Peter de Cornhill,
and to the Wardens of the Fraternity and Guild of S. Peter in
the said church, of which the testator was a member, he leaves
certain lands and tenements in the parish of S. Andrew Hubert
near Estchepe, in aid of the chantry founded by John Fox-
ton, pepperer, in the aforesaid church; for the good of his soul,
the souls of Johanna his late wife, the said John Foxton, and
others. Should this devise be invalid by statute, he wills that
the said property be sold, and the proceeds devoted to pious
and charitable uses. Dated London, 20 April, A.D. 1410.
Roll 137 (69).
Monday the Feast of S. Augustine, Bishop [26 May].
Betoigne (ROBERT), goldsmith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Martin Pomer. Bequests to the rector and chaplains of the
said church, ltis feoffees of lands and tenements in the parishes
of S. Mary Colchirche, S. Laurence in the Jewry, and elsewhere
to convey a life estate in the same to Agnes his wife ; remainder
to Richard his son in tail ; remainder to Margaret and Agnes his
daughters in equal portions. Dated London, 10 February, h.D.
1409. Roll 137 (78).
Created Earl of Gloucester, 1397 ; I See his will, su#a, p. 286.
beheaded by the rabble, 1400.
I
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ANNO 12 HENRY IV.
Monday next after the Feast of All Saints [1 1Vov.].
I-Iorston (ToAs), clerk, Rector of the parish church of
Great Halyngburyl in the diocese of London.-- To be buried
near the remains of his father in the church of S. Benedict
Shorhogg, to which he leaves a chalice, a vestment of Baude-
kyn, two silver phials, together with altar cloths and red curtains.
To the church of S. Giles at Halynbury aforesaid ten marks and
two books, viz. Pupilla Oculi and Legenda Sactorum. To the
fabric of the church of S. Michael at Storteford twenty shillings.
His lands and tenements within the City of London to be sold
for pious and charitable uses. To Sir William Chesterton his
chaplain four marks for celebrating in the church of S. Giles
aforesaid for half a year next after his decease. Dated 20 Sep-
tember, 4.]). 1410. Roll 138 (1).
Wolfey (JOHI), carpenter.--To be buried in the church of
S. Giles without Crepulgate near Cristina his late wife. His
brewery called " le herr on the hoop," with vessels of lead and
wood, situate in le Fo.estrete in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid,
to be sold, and twenty marks sterling of the proceeds to go to
Agnes his wife. Out of the residue he makes bequests to the
Fraternity of S. Giles within the aforesaid church, to each order
of mendicant friars in London, and to John his son. Certain lease-
holds in Grubbestrete to be likewise sold for pious and charitable
uses. Also to Agnes his wife he leaves his leasehold brewery
called "le Cok on the hoop" in Forestrete, and houses and shops
at the comer of Grubbestrete, in special tail ; remainder in trust
for sale for the maintenance of a chantry in the said church of
S. Giles. His timber, nails, &c., in a certain close of his called
"Tymberhawe '' and in his shop to be sold to fulfil his testament.
Dated London, 12 September .D. 1410. Roll 138 (4).
Comberton CrILLIAM), skinner.--Testament touching his free
lands and tenements in the City of London. To be buried in the
church of S. John de Walbrook. The reversion of certain lands
Co. Essex. a A courtyard for storing timber. Cf.
- Bishop Stortford, co. Hefts. Bordhwe (supra, p. 365 n.).
VOL. II. 2 C
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
and tenements in the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhill he leaves
to the rector and churchwardens of the church of S. John afore-
said and their successors, on condition they maintain a chantry in
the said church for the good of his soul, the souls of Leticia his
wife and others, keep his obit as directed, &c. In default the
property to go to the rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Michael aforesaid for similar uses. Confirms certain bequests
made by Ralph Foket 1 and Walter Furmager, charged on the
aforesaid property for the maintenance of chantries in the church
of S. Michael aforesaid. Dated 25 February, A.D. 1403.
Roll 138 (6).
(oroberton CTrLL0, skinner.--Confirms a bequest made by
John de Newbury, 3 charged on certain tenements in Bogerowe in
the parish of S. John [de Walbrook] now in the possession of the
testator, for the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church for the souls of William de Bristowe and others. Leticia
his wife to have a life interest in the aforesaid tenements ; re-
mainder to William his son. Bequests to John Danndelyon his
apprentice, Robert Fawne, skinner, Bartholomew Seman, "Golde-
beterre," and others. Dated London, 15 June, A.D. 1410.-
Confirms his other testament touching lands and tenements in the
parish of S. Michael upon Cornhill. Roll 138 (7).
Daveler (RICHARD), smith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Michael upon Cornhill. To Katherine his wife for life a certain
tenement in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid ; the reversion of
the same to be sold for the good of his soul, the souls of Margaret
his late wife and others. Dated London, 8 March, .D. 1408.
Roll 18 (1).
[Monday] qext after" the Feast of S. Adrew, Apostle [30 ov.].
Middelton (ISABELLn, relict of JO DE).- Pursuant to the
will of her late husband, she and William Cressewyk, her hus-
band's executors, had sold the reversion of certain lands and
tenements in the parish of S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe to
Thomas Joye, skinner, and others, who afterwards released the
See his will enrolled sw-a, p. 21. ] - See his will enrolled Part I. p. 404.
His will does not appear to have [ Enrolled sp'a, p. 228.
been enrolled, s Roll 132 {29).
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387
same to the testatrix. Of these lands and tenements she now
devises a portion to Thomas Mundeville, having previously sold
one of the tenements to Richard Horwode, mercer. The residue
to remain ia the hands of her executors for one whole year after
her decease for providing a chantry in the church of S. Michael
aforesaid, and then to go to the said Thomas Mundeville and
Matilda his wife, daughter of the testatrix, in tail ; remainder in
trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Richard Wyldebore
her brother appointed one of her executors. Dated London,
Saturday, 14 June, A.D. 1410. Roll 138 (29).
Monday the Feast of S. Wulsta, Bisho29 [19 Ja.].
Brownyng (NIC[tOLAS), "Schipwrighte."--To be buried in the
churchyard of the church of All Hallows called " Berkyngchirch."
To Margery his wife his tenement in the street called "Petiwales"
in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid for life ; remainder to John
his son in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, 16 February, n.D. 1396. Roll 138 (35).
Bokkyng (ELLS), draper, citizen and freeman of the City of
London.--Devise of a tenement in the lane called "Seint
Swithoneslane" in the parish of S. Swithun de Candelwykstrete
to Sir Richard Thorp, rector of the said parish church, and his
successors, to serve as a rectory. If citizens of London were
prevented at the time of his death from devising tenements
within the City in mortmain, as of old they were accustomed, 1 or
if this his devise should at any time afterwards become void by
statute, he wills that the aforesaid tenement be sold by the rector
and four trusty parishioners for the time being, and the proceeds
devoted to pious and charitable uses. Dated London, 1 Septem-
ber, A.D. 1410. Roll 138 (37).
Bungore (PHILIP), draper.--To be buried either in S. Mary's
Chapel or H. Trinity Chapel in the church of S. Mary de
Abbechirch. His goods and chattels, after discharge of debts, to
be divided into three parts, the first part to go to Margery his
wife, the second to William his son and the third to be devoted
Prt I., Introd., p. xxxvii.
2c2
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388
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1410-11.
to the good of his soul. Dated London, 3 January, A.D. 1409.-
Also he wills that his feoffees in trust of lands and tenements in
the parishes of S. Clement near Candelwikstret, S. Martin Orgar,
S. Michael de Crokedlane, and elsewhere in the City of London,
make a life estate in the same to his aforesaid wife, with
remainder to William his son in taft. Roll 138 (38).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgin [5 Feb.].
Scot (RICgD), " brewer."--To be buried in the churchyard of
the conventual church of the Abbess and Convent of the Sisters
Minoresses without Algate, near Ann his daughter. To the said
abbess and convent he leaves certain rents in Thamysestrete in
the parish of S. Michael de Crokidlane to have his soul in
remembrance. Mention made of Margaret his wife as one of his
executors. Dated London, 27 August, A.D. 1407.
Roll 138 (43).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Valentiqe, Martyr [14 Feb.].
lYlendeham (Jom), carpenter.---To be buried in the church-
yard of the church of S. Benedict Fynk, where Alice his late
wife lies buried. To Johanna his wife for life all his lands and
tenements in the parish of S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate near
a brewery called " le dolfyn on the hoop" and the ditch called
"le more," and his leasehold shop in the parish of S. Olave near
the house of the Friars of Holy Cross ; remainder in trust for
sale for pious and charitable uses. Bequest for celebration of a
S. Gregory's trental in the church of S. Botolph aforesaid. Of the
residue of his goods and chattels, one third to go to his wife, and
two thirds to be devoted to pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 27 November, .D. 1410. Roll 138 (48).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Olneye (JoHn), son of William Olneye, late fishmonger, and of
Isabella, wife of the same, daughter of Richard de Hakeneye
senior, late woolmonger.--To be buried in the church of S. Mary
atte Hill near the grave of Isabella his mother. To Johanna his
wife for life a certain tenement in the parish of S. Mary aforesaid ;
remainder to his infant en ventre sa mre in tail; remainder in
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
389
trust for sale for pious uses for the good of his soul, the souls of
Johanna his wife, Richard de Hakeneye senior, Alice, wife of the
same, Richard de Hakeneye junior, and others. Also to his said
wife the reversion of a tenement called "le lambe on the hoop,"
situate on Billyngesgate wharf, for life ; remainder to the aforesaid
infant ; ultimate remainder to the maintenance of a chantry in
the church of S. Mary aforesaid as directed. In default the pro-
perry is to remain to the Mayor and Commonalty as Wardens of
London Bridge for the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of
S. Thomas upon the said bridge. If the above devise in mort-
main be invalid, the property is to be sold, and the proceeds
devoted to uses aforesaid. Also to his said wife for life the rever-
sion of another large tenement in the lane and parish of S. Mary
atte Hill, together with the advowson of the said parish church ;
remainder to the infant aforesaid in tail; remainder in trust for
sale for pious and charitable uses, unless the men of the Mistery
of Fishmongers of London be willing to purchase the same to
the use of the 5Iistery. Also to his said wife the reversion
of a hostel called "le Vyne" in the parish of S. Ethelburga
within Bisshopesgate for life ; remainders over. Dated London,
15 January, A.D. 1410. Roll 138 (56).
Monday ne after the Feast of S. Gregory, Poloe [12 March].
Payn (HEartY), "Foystour. '' --To be buried in the church of
S. Alban de Vodestreet. To Matilda his wife a certain tenement
in the parish of S. Alban aforesaid for life; remainder to the
rector and churchwardens of the said parish church and their
successors, on condition they maintain certain lamps and torches,
pay a sum of money annually in aid of Salve Regina or other
antiphon, and perform other duties within the said church as
directed. In default, the Mayor or Warden of the City of London
for the time being is to see his wishes carried out, the said Mayor
receiving certain rents therefor. Also to his said wife rents in
le Farestrete without Crepulgate, so long as she remain unmarried,
charged with certain payments for the maintenance of the light
of the Blessed Mary in the church of S. Alban aforesaid. To
1 See note suT'a, p. 174. [ Fr.fstr, a joiner or maker of the
woodwork of saddles.
1410-11.
1411.
392
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
shops in the parish of S. Botolph without Aldrichgate in tail ;
remainder to Johanna his daughter. Also to his said daughter a
tenement in the parish of S. Laurence in Old Jewry in tail ;
remainder to his aforesaid son. In the event of both son and
daughter dying without an heir of their bodies, the above tene-
ments to be devoted to pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
3 April, A.D. 1411. Roll 139 (23).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Vincent, Martyr [22 Jan.].
Pull (RICHARD), cutler.--To Juliana his wife tenements in Flete-
strete and Bowyerrowe in the parish of S. Martin within Ludgate,
near the lane called "Eldenlane,"x for life, so long as she remain
a widow, otherwise she is to take no more than her reasonable
dower ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses.
His feoffees of lands and tenements in the city of Rochester and
elsewhere in co. Kent to convey a life estate in the same to his
aforesaid wife; remainder in trust for sale by his executors, and
ten pounds of the proceeds to be for the repair of the bridge
of Rouchestre. To the parish church of Wroteham, co. Kent, he
leaves a priest's vestment of the value of a hundred shillings, and
forty shillings to be distributed among the poor of the parish.
Dated London, 14 October, A.D. 1411. Roll 139 (27).
Auston or Aust3rn (John), brewer.- To be buried in the
church of S. Andrew at Baynardescastell before the image of
S. Christopher lately set up by him. To Hugh Warde his kins-
man his second-best gown of the livery of the Brewers with fur
(peTtula) belonging to it. Dionisia his wife to maintain and clothe
Thomas Shirley his kinsman. Also to the aforesaid Hugh the
reversion of a certain tenement in the parish of S. Andrew afore-
said. His feoffees of lands and tenements in Goldynglane to
convey a life estate therein to his wife, with remainder to the said
Hugh Warde, who, when he enters as heir upon his lands and
tenements in Skellow in the parish of Auston, co. York, is directed
to pay a certain annuity to Matilda his mother and Matilda his
sister. The residue of his goods, after discharge of debts, he
leaves to his aforesaid wife by way of her share and for his soul's
Old Dean Lane, now Warwick Lane.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON. 393
health, as she would like him to do in similar case "vice versa."
Dated London, 28 November, .D. 1410. Roll 139 (28).
Monday next afleqz the Feast of S. Agatha, Viqzg: [5 Feb.].
Staundon (VrILLIAM), grocer.--To be buried in the porch of
the church of S. Andrew at Wympole near his late wife. One
thousand masses to be said within three days of his death, and
five hundred masses each quarter of the year next after his
decease. To Agnes his wife he leaves, among other things, the
furniture of two of his chief rooms at Wympole, his best gilt cup
and eawere, &c. To Elizabeth his daughter two hundred pounds
sterling ff she attain the age of fourteen years. To Johanna
Hunte his kinswoman, for her marriage, he leaves forty marks
sterling and a bed. To William Brook one hundred pounds
sterling if he attain the age of twenty-one, the said sum in the
meanwhile to be entrusted to a merchant to trade withal within
the realm of England and not beyond the sea, the said merchant
taking half the profits for his trouble. Bequests to his servants,
apprentices, and others. The sum of one hundred and sixty
marks to be devoted to a chantry in the parish church of Wympole,
and twenty pounds sterling for building a new aisle to the said
church. Bequests also to his poor tenants at Wympole, Armyng-
ton, and VChaddon, a including gifts of white and red herring and
bread during the season of Lent ; to the inmates of Newgate and
Ludgate, and for the maintenance of a chantry in the parish
church of Staundon for the good of his soul, the souls of John his
father, Alice his mother, Elizabeth his late wife, and others.
Dated London, 3 February, .D. 1409. Roll 139 (38).
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Brodhok (JoiN), poulterer.--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Andrew upon Cornhill near Alice his late wife. To John his
son a tenement in the parish of S. Andrew aforesaid in tail;
remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. His executors
appointed guardians of his said son during minority they giving
security before the Mayor and Aldermen. Johanna his wife ap-
Co. Cambridge. I Wddon, co. Cambridge.
Arrington, near Wimpole, co. Camb.
COURT OF HUI'INO, LONDON.
395
tenements in the vills and parishes of Dagenham and Berkyng,
co. Essex, to sell the same for charity, except his live and dead
stock and wood, which he leaves to his aforesaid wife. Dated
London, 14 October, A.D. 1412. Roll 140 (21).
A.Do
141.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 1Vov.].
Guphey or Ouppeye (ROBERT), mercer.--To be buried in the
church of S. Thomas de Acon near the old Conduit, where the
Master and Wardens of the M_istery of Mercers of London shall
ordain. To the Commonalty of the said Mistery he leaves certain
houses in the parish of S. Laurence in Old Jewry, in the lane
called "Sevehodenelane," near a tenement called "le Cage,"
which he acquired jointly with others by deed enrolled in the
Husting, and which his joint feoffees subsequently released to
him by deed also enrolled - to be held by the said Com-
monalty upon condition they keep the property in repair and
maintain thereout a chantry in the said church of S. Thomas for
the good of his soul, the souls of John his father, Johanna his
mother, Johanna and Johanna his late wives, and others. The
residue of the profits, if any, to go to the relief of the poor
of the aforesaid Mistery. If the said chantry be not so main-
rained, and if the surplusage, after discharge of dues, be put to any
other use, or if the bequest be void by law, he wills that the pro-
perty remain to the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City
of London for the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of the
Guildhall, and the residue or surplusage of the profits to be dis-
tributed among the poor of the hlistery of Mercers as aforesaid.
Dated London, 12 July, A.D. 1412. Roll 140 (29).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Katherine, Via'gin [25 5ov.].
8utbury (WILL,M), dmper.To be buried in the church or
chchyard of S. Mary de Bothawe. To the rector and church-
wdens of the church of S. Mary de Abbechirche and their
successors he leaves a ceain tenement in Abbechchelane, on
condition they keep the same in good repu and devote the
profits of the same to the use and benefit of the said church.
In default the sMd tenement to go to the Mayor or Wrden and
Roll 128 (25). I Roll 136 (31).
396 CLr_Da OF WILLS,
Commonalty of the City of London towards the repair of London
Bridge. Dated London, 12 January, A.D. 1411. Roll 140 (31).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25
Buret OVILLIM).--To be buried in the church of S. Dunstan
near the Tower, to the rector and churchwardens of which he
leaves his share of a tenement called "le Horsmelle" in the
parish of S. Peter upon Cornhill (acquired by him jointly with
others, who had released to him their claim), together with other
lands and tenements in the parishes of S. Dunstan and S. Mar-
garet Patyns and elsewhere, on condition that they keep the
same in good repair and maintain a chantry in the aforesaid
church of S. Dunstan for the good of his soul, the souls of Alianora
his late wife and others, the residue of the profits being kept for
the ornaments of the said church and other necessaries. In
default o the chantry being properly maintained, the property is
to go to the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City of
London for the maintenance of a chantry in the Guildhall Chapel.
Dated London, 7 September, A.D. 1408. Roll 140 (49).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgin [5 Feb.].
Knotte (ROBERT), tailor.--To be buried in the common church-
yard of S. Paul's, where lies the body of his former wife. To
Matilda his wife all his tenements and rents in the parish of
S. Stephen in Colmanstrete for life, the reversion of the same
being sold immediately after his death ; also the residue of his
goods and chattels, movable and immovable, in full satisfaction of
her dower or share. Dated London, 12 December, A.D. 1412.
Roll 14o (5o).
Wyrter (RmD), "stokfisshmonger."--To be buried in the
church of S. Magnus near London Bridge. To Elizabeth his wife
an annual rent of one hundred shillings, issuing from a tenement
in Thames Street in the parish of S. Magnus aforesaid, for life, so
long as she remain a chaste widow. To John Michell, "stok-
fisshmongere," he leaves the aforesaid tenement for life ; remainder
to Richard, son of the said John, for life ; remainder to the Abbess
1 By deed enrolled at the Hustingheld I S. L,ke, Evang. [18 Oct.], 17 Richard II.
on Monday next fter tho Feust of I [..D. 1393]--Hust. Roll 122 5).
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CALENDAR OF WILLS
the good of his soul, the souls of William his father, Johanna his
mother, and others. Bequests to the churches of S. Mary Mag-
dalen de Mylkstrete, S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe, S. Stephen de
Colmanstrete, the old work or fabric of S. Paul's, the priors and
convents of S. Bartholomew de Smythfeld, S. Mary de Elsyng-
spitell, the Salutation of the Blessed Mary of the Carthusian Order
without Alderichesgate, the house of Tanrigge, co. Surrey, &c. ;
to various hospitals and orders of friars ; to the nuns in the house
called "le Menoresse " without Algate, the nuns of the houses of
S. John de Clerkenwell, Halywell, S. Elena within Bisshopesgate,
and S. Katherine near the Tower; to the recluse at Westminster,
to prisoners in Newgate and Ludgate, the Flete, Marshalsea,
and King's Bench, &c. His funeral to be conducted without
pomp ; leaves fifty pounds for its expenses. To the box of the
Art or Mistery of the Mercers of London in aid of charity he leaves
twenty pounds, and a further sum of twenty marks to be distri-
buted among those of the suit and livery (de secta et veste) of the
Fraternity of the Art of the Mercers who have become poor. To
the parish church of Edenbruge he leaves divers vestments, and
forty shillings to be divided among the poor of the parish. Be-
quests to the churches of S. George and S. Mary Magdalen and
divers religious houses at Doncastre ; also for the repair and main-
tenance of a common latrine, and a cross in the market place,
erected by his father in the rill of Doncastre ; and to numerous
individuals more or less connected with that place. To William
Askham, late Mayor of London, John Walden, esquire, his servants,
apprentices, and others, he leaves sums of money or chattels,
chiefly consisting of gold and silver cups. To Felicia his wife, by
way of dower and her reasonable part, he leaves two thousand
marks sterling, and all utensils, ustilments, linen and woollen
cloths, &c., appertaining to his house, together with certain
chargeours, platers, silver saucers, a silver pouderbox, &c., speci-
fically bequeathed ; also his lands, tenements, and rents in the
parish of S. Alban de Wodestrete, with which if she be not content
she is to take nothing but what she can and ought to take accord-
ing to the common law and the custom of the City of London and
county aforesaid (sc). To John and William his sons, Johanna
and 1)hilippa his daughters, he leaves two thousand marks
400 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
uses. To Alice his wife his mansion house called "le Swan on the
hoop" and brewery adjacent in the parishes of S. 5icholas Cold-
abbey and S. 5icholas Olave aforesaid for life, by way of dower,
charged with a certain payment to the Prior and Convent of
Preaching Friars for observing his obit and the obit of Isabella
his late wife ; remainder, or reversion, in trust for sale, and a por-
tion of the proceeds to be devoted to the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. 5icholas Coldabbey for three whole years.
George his apprentice to be released from three years' service on
condition that he serve faithfully the testator's wife. Dated
London, 28 March, A.D. 1413.--By codicil he wills that upon the
sale of the remainder or reversion of the above tenement a certain
quitrent be reserved, to be devoted to pious uses in the church of
S. Nicholas Coldabbey as directed. Dated 10 April, A.D. 1413.
Roll 141 (31).
Monday the Feast of S. Leona'd, Abbot [6 Nov.].
ttore (JOHN), brewer.--To be buried in the church of S. Alphege
within Crepulgate. To Alice his wife all his lands and tenements
in the parish of S. Alphege aforesaid for life, so that she keep his
obit in the aforesaid church for the good of his soul [andJ the soul
of the aforesaid Isabella 1 (sic), with tolling of bells, Placebo and
.Di.ge, with music at night and mass on the morrow, &c. The
reversion of the above property to be sold in his wife's lifetime,
with her consent, and the proceeds devoted to pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, 3 March, A.D. 1412. Roll 141 (68).
Monday next after' the Feas$ of S. Kathe'ine, Viq'gi'n E25 5ov.].
Spicer (LTTHEW), otherwise called "Tyce," "goldbetere."---
To be buried in the church of S. Andrew upon Cornhill where
Margaret his late wife lies buried. To John and Peter his sons he
leaves a tenement called "le healme on the hoop" in the parish
of S. Peter upon Cornhill, and others in the parishes of S. Andrew
aforesaid and S. Mary de Fanchirche, in successive tail ; remainder
to Johanna his daughter in tail; remainder in trust for sale for
pious and charitable uses. Isabella his wife appointed one of his
executors. Dated London, 1 October, .D. 1413.
Roll 141 (69).
Probably a former wife of the testator.
COURT OF HUSTLG, LONDON.
401
Monday qext after" the Feast of S. And'ew, Apostle [30
Humerton (JOHN), tailor.--To be buried in the church of
S. Margaret de Lothebury near Katherine his late wife. To
Coletta his wife all his tenements in the parish of S. Botolph
without Algate for life ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. A tenement at le Tout'hill in the parish of
S. Botolph aforesaid to be sold, if necessary, to fulfil his testament.
The residue of his goods to his aforesaid wife. Dated London,
22 October, A.D. 1409. Roll 141 (73).
Stratton (NICHOLAS).--To be buried in the church of S. Alphege
within Crepulgate. To John his son certain lands and tenements
in Whitecrouchestrete in the parish of S. Giles without Crepul-
gate in tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable
uses. William Clay appointed guardian of his said son and pro-
perry during minority. To Agnes his wife tenements and a
garden in Morestrete in the parish of S. Giles aforesaid for life;
remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Also to
his said wife the residue of his goods and chattels, movable and
immovable, by way of dower and of her share of his goods and
chattels. Dated London, 13 January, A.D. 1412.
Roll 141 (78).
Monday the Feast of S. G'egory, Pope [15 Ma'ch-].
Atte Felde (JoHn), brewer.--To be buried in the parish church
of Stondon, co. Herts. To Anna his wife houses, &c., in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, and a tenement called
" le Boresheued " with shops in the parish of All Hallows in Gres-
chirchstrete, for life; remainders to John his son, Leticia,
Johanna, and Emma his daughters, in successive tail; remainder
in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
12 March, A.D. 1405. Roll 141 (99).
More (JoHn), brewer.- To be buried in the church of
S. Magnus near London Bridge, near the bodies of his wives there
buried. To Robert his son a sum of money, and shops, &c., in the
lane and parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry in tail ; remainder in
trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. To Amia his wife
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CALENDAR OF LLS,
shops in Birchenlane in the parish of S. M_ichael upon Cornhull
(which the testator jointly acquired with others by deed en-
rolled, 1 and which his co-feoffees afterwards released to him)for
life ; remainder to his aforesaid son in tail. Also to his said wife
for life a shop in Briggestrete in the parish of S. Magnus afore-
said, which he and Johanna his late wife acquired from the
executors of John Langhorne, late brasier, by deed enrolled in the
Husting of London for Pleas of Land held on Monday next
before the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July], anno 11
Henry IV. ;3 similar remainder. Dated 18 September, A.D. 1413.
Roll 141 (100).
1414.
ANNO 2 HENRY V.
Monday zext befo'e F. of S. John ante pertain Latinam [6 May].
Cake (THOMAS), called "Mallyng," mason.--Testament touch-
ing his goods and chattels, as well as his lands, tenements,
and rents. To be buried in the church of S. Mary de Wolle-
chirchehawe under the marble slab where rests the body of
Johanna his late wife. His lands and tenements in the parishes
of S. Margaret and S. George in Suthwerk to be immediately sold
by his executors, and his feoffees in trust thereof to give a good
title to the purchasers, the proceeds to go to Cristina his wife by
way of dower of his lands and tenements, except forty pounds
sterling, which Johanna his daughter is to have for her marriage.
Also to his said wife he leaves a tenement at the corner of Wal-
brook and Bokeleresbury in the parish of S. ]Iary de Wolle-
chirchehawe, and rents and tenements in the parishes of
S. Mildred in the Poultry and S. Mary de Abbechirche, for life,
charged with the observance of his obit in the church of S. Mary
de Wollechirchehawe, and with providing clothes and shoes for
seven poor men and women annually for three years ; remainder
to his aforesaid daughter in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for
pious uses, repair of roads, relief of prisoners, &c. The residue of
Anno 21 Richtrd II., Hnst. Roll 126 have been held on the day and year
(79). mentioned, hereas t deed to the same
2 The year here given is probably a effect is enrolled at a court held on the
mistake for 8 Henry IV., inasmuch as same day three years previously. Hust.
no seion of the Court appears to Roll 134 (123).
COURT OF ttUSTING LONDON'.
4O3
his goods and chattels, after discharge of debts and legacies,
to go to his wife by way of her share of his movable goods.
Dated London 10ctober A.D. 1412.--Also to Sir John Welles
Prior of Tuubrigge a mazer cup with silver-gilt stand and
covercle worked with Flourdelys. His feoffees of lands and tene-
meats in the rill and parish of Westmallyng, co. Kent to make
a life estate in the same to his aforesaid wife with remainder to
his daughter in tail. Roll 142 (3).
14.14.
Monday after the Feast of S. Dusta Bishop [19 May].
Creek (Jon) taflor.--To be buried in the church of S. Mary
de Abbechirche near Candelwykstrete. To Johanna his wife lands
and tenements in the parish of S. Mary aforesaid, and rents of a
tenement formerly belonging to Sir Nicholas Brembre Knt., in
the lane and parish of S. Nicholas Acon near Lombardestrete, for
life, so long as she remain a chaste widow ; remainder in trust for
sale for pious and charitable uses. Bequest of ten pounds for
rebuilding the belfry of the church of S. Mary aforesaid, provided
the work be commenced within two years after his decease. To
Katherine his daughter twenty pounds sterling; and to the main-
tenance of the alms of the Fraternity of the Valet-Tailors (valect'
cisso'rum) of London twenty shillings. His wife to have one half
of the residue of his goods and chattels after discharge of debts,
&c., the remainder being devoted to works of charity. Dated
London, 12 February, .D. 1413. Roll 142 (6).
Monday t Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June].
Atte Lee (Jom), senior, chandler.--To be buried in S. Mary's
Chancel in the church of S. Andrew upon Cornhill near the tomb
of Agnes and Elena his late wives. To Margaret his daughter,
wife of William Walderne mercer divers lands tenements rents,
These were servants and apprentices
of the tailors of the City calling them-
selves Bachelor or Yeomen Tailors, and
claiming to be a separate craft from the
main body. They lived in a quarter by
themselves, and led such a lawless life
that in 1415 the Mayor and Aldermen
ordered them to be placed under the
rule and governance of the Master and
Wardens of the Fraternity of Tailors of
London. It is diiicult says lgr. Clode,
to determine the precise position which
they held in the fraternity, inasmuch as
no records of the Bachelors' Company
exist, whilst the records of the Mer-
chant Company only incidentally refer
to meetings, elections, and contribu-
tions of the Bachelors (' Early Hist. of
the Merchant Taylors' Company,' 1.88,
part i. ch. iii.).
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CALENDAR OF WILLS,
reversions, &c., in the parish of S. Andrew aforesaid, the parish of
S. Dionisius de Bakchirche, and elsewhere, which the testator and
Matilda his then wife, now deceased, had jointly acquired, together
with other tenements which the testator had jointly acquired with
Elena and Agnes his former wives, to hold in taft, with remainder
in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Also to his afore-
said daughter his leasehold lands and tenements in the parish of
S. Andrew aforesaid. To John atte Lee, chandler, his kinsman,
he leaves certain messuages and his tenement called " Copped-
halle '' in the parish of S. Botolph without Algate. Certain
rents in the parish of All Hallows de Stanyngchirche and a tene-
ment in the parish of S. Botolph aforesaid to be sold to fulfil
another testament touching his movable goods. To Sir William
Derby, rector, the churchwardens and parishioners of the church
of S. Andrew aforesaid, he leaves, besides rents, certain leasehold
shops lately rebuilt by him upon the site of the churchyard, upon
condition that they maintain thereout certain lights in the said
church, and duly observe his obit as directed, &c. Dated London,
4 September, A.D. 1413. Roll 142 (13).
Bryght (ROBERT), otherwise called "Pannton," girdler.--To be
buried in the church of S. Michael de Wodestrete. His funeral
expenses to be settled by his executors according to directions
contained in another testament touching his movable goods and
chattels. The reversion of certain tenements in the parish of
S. Michael de Wodestrete he leaves to the rector, churchwardens,
and parishioners of the said parish, for maintaining a chantry in
the said parish church for the souls of Sir Robert de Launde, Knt.,
Cristina, wife of the same, and others, for providing lights, books,
and ornaments therein, and maintaining fabric of the said church.
Other lands and tenements in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid
and the parish of S. Stephen in Colmanstrete he leaves to Sir
Robert his son. Dated London, 1 December, A.D. 1411.
Roll 142 (15).
The fact that there was such a
place as Coppedhall in the parish of
S. Botolph without Aldgate is just men-
tioned in Strype's Stow (ed. 1720, bk. ii.
p. 22), and nothing more. It must not
be confounded with the tenement of
the same name situate near Dowgate
in the paxish of S. John, Walbrook,
which afterwards came to be known as
Skinners' Hall (ide,, bk. ii. p. 201).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
407
Wardens of London Bridge, for carrying out the above directions.
His tenements in the counties of Middlesex and Surrey to be sold
for pious uses. Dated London, 17 June, A.D. 1413.
Roll 143 (33).
Manday next after F. of Tans. of 8. Edward, K. and C. [13 Oct.-].
Edward (ROBERT), butcher.--To be buried in the churchyard
of S. Leonard's de Estchep near his mother's grave. To Lucy his
wife his mansion house in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid for
life ; remainder to William his son in tail ; remainder to Johanna
his daughter in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, 28 October, A.D. 1412.
Roll 143 (25).
Oxneye (JoR), grocer.- To be buried in the church of
S. Antonin. To the Prior and Convent of the Hospital of S. Mary
de Elsyngspitell he leaves an easement, viz., the right of sup-
porting a beam of their house near Sopereslane by a corbel in the
testator's wall. To Elizabeth his wife tenements and shops in
Sopereslane and Nedereslane in the parish of S. Antonin, subject
to the above easement, for life ; remainder to his right heirs.
Salamon his brother appointed one of his executors. Dated
London, 20 November, A.D. 1409.--Also he wills that his feoffees
in trust of lands and tenements in the county of Kent make a
life estate to his aforesaid wife in certain land% tenements, &c., in
the parishes of Northbourne and Sholdon, " and "Swyllyngs ,,4 of
Northbrook, Capell, and Fenglesham, as well as in other property
in Cotmanton 6 and elsewhere in co. Kent, formerly belonging to
Giles his brother ; remainder over. Roll 143 (28).
Odyham (ROBERT), grocer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Antonin under the stone of Richard his father. To Johanna his
1 Needlers Lane (Stow).
2 Sometimes called " qorborne "; com-
prises four boroughs, one of which is
]'inglesham. Th church of qorth-
bourne, with its chapels of Cotmanton
and Sholden, was anciently appendant
to the manor. The church and manor
were bestowed by Eadbald, King of
Kent, upon the Abbey and Convent of
S. Augustine, Cnterbury, in 618 (Has-
ted's ' Hist. of Kent,' vol. iv. p. 142 seq.).
Sholden, near Northbourne.
"Swollynga, Swulinga, vox Can-
tianis familiaris, idem quod Anglis
hyda, seu ut est in Domesdey, Cacata,
nuncupatur" (Du Cange). It therefore
may be translated ploughland, being
etymologically connected with A.-Srulh ,
a plough, which in the dialects of the
west of England is still called a sail.
n Capel le Eerne (?).
Cottingto (?), near Sholden.
115.
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CALENDzR OF WILL,
mother shops in the parishes of S. Mary de Aldermarichirche and
S. 1Nicholas at the Shambles for life ; remainders to John, Robert,
Thomas, William, James, and Richard his sons, and to Elizabeth
his daughter, in successive tail ; remainder in trust for sale for
pious uses. To John Proffyt, fishmonger, and Elizabeth his wife,
the testator's sister, rents issuing from a tenement in the parish
of S. Antonin aforesaid. His manor of 1Newland in the parish of
Tenham, 1 co. Kent, with live and dead stock thereon, to be sold
to fulfil his testament and pay his debts. Dated London, 16 Feb-
ruary, A.D. 1414. Roll 143 (32).
Monday nex after the Feast of Conveq'sio'n of S. Paul [5 Jan.].
I-Iulton (HF.RY), gmcer.--To be ]buried in the church of
S. Antonin. To Margery his wife for life all his lands and tene-
ments in the parishes of S. Mary Magdalen near the Old Fish
Market, S. Peter near Pouleswharf, S. !Iartin Pomers in
Irmongerlane, S. hIichael Paternosterchirche in the Riole, and
S. Swithun; remainders to Thomas, Robert, and Richard his
sons, and to Elizabeth, Margaret, and Blanche his daughters, and
the heirs of their respective bodies ; remainder in trust for sale
for pious and charitable uses. Dated London, 12 October, A.D.
1415. Roll 143 (50).
Chuunge (SIMOn), otherwise called "Baldewyn," citizen and
"Fleccher. ''2 ---To Richard Laurence, otherwise called Richard
"Hoke," tanner, and Avice, wife of the same, the testator's
mother, he leaves cottages and gardens in Lymebrennerslane in
the paish aforesaid (sic). Dated London, 12 July, A.D. 1415.
Roll (51).
Monday next after the Feast of Purification of V. Ma'y [2 Feb.].
Bamme (IIENRY), goldsmith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Michael in Hoggynlane, where Margaret his late wife lies
buried. To Alice his wife, her executors and assigns certain
lands and tenements of which he and his said wife were jointly
Teynham. each were jealous of interference hy
Maker of arrows. Although the members of the other. (See "Articles
Bowyers and Fletchers are often men- of the ]3o3zers and Fleichers," 1371,
lioned together, they were occupied in printed in Riley's ' Memorials,' p. 348.)
elarate crafts, and lhe members of
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
409
seised, to hold for her lifetime and for a term of six years after
her decease. To John his son the reversion of tenements in 01d
Change in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen de 01defisshstrete, to
hold in tail after the death of his wife and expiration of the term
aforesaid ; remainder to Henry and Thomas his sons in equal
moieties, with further cross remainders. Also to Henry his son
a similar reversion of a tenement in Westchepe in the parish of
S. Vedast in tail, with similar remainders to John and Thomas
aforesaid. Also to Thomas his son the reversion of a tenement
in Wodestrete in tail, with remainders to his other sons in like
manner. In the event of all his sons dying without issue the
reversion of all the above tenements is to Master Robert Fitz
Hugh, the rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Michael
in Hoggynlane, on condition they maintain a chantry in the said
church and have his obit observed, &c., as directed. In default
the property to be sold and the proceeds devoted to pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, 7 ovember A.D. 1413.
Roll 143 (54).
AoDo
1415-16,
ANNO 4 HENRY V.
Monday nex after" F. of Annunciation of V. _Mary [25 Mach].
Toppesfeld (STEPHEN), cordwainer.- To be buried in the
churchyard of S. Alphege within Crepulgate. His brewery
called " le Cok on the hoop" in Philippeslane in the parish of
S. Alphege aforesaid to be sold, and five marks out of the
proceeds to be given to the poor sick in the hospitals of Elsyng-
spitell, S. Bartholomew de Smythfeld, S. Mary de Bedlem,
S. Mary without Bisshoppesgate, and S. Thomas in Suthwerk.
To Agnes his wife, by way of dower and reasonable part, he leaves
another brewery called "le Cok on the hoop " and certain tene-
ments in Grubbestrete in the parish of S. Giles without Crepul-
gate for life ; remainder in trust for sale, and certain sums of the
proceeds to go to Stephen and William, sons of Simon Castwater,
"coreour." Dated London, 2 January, A.D. 1414.
Roll 144 (7).
Monday ext after" the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Grantham (WLLAM), goldsmith.To be buried accoxling to
A.Do
1416.
COURT OF ItUSTINO, LONDON. 411
Monday text before the Feast of S. Wdstan, Bishop [19 Ja.].
lokulf (HENRY), otherwise called " Lynch."--To be buried in
the church or churchyard of S. Andrew in Holbourne. A chantry
to be maintained in the said church for the good of his soul, the
souls of Isabella his late wife and others. To the rector and
churchwardens of the said church and their successors he leaves
his tenement called "le Mykelvyne" and other tenements in
Goldenlane and elsewhere in the parish of S. Andrew aforesaid, on
condition they maintain certain chantries in the said church as
directed. To Agnes his wife a hostel called "le swan on the
hoop" in Holbourne for life, with remainder to William and Peter,
sons of his said wife; also the residue of his goods and chattels,
movab]e and immovable, after discharge of debts, legacies, &c.,
by way of dower and of her reasonable part. Dated London,
29 July, A.D. 1415. Roll 144 (56).
Crouche (ROGER), "stokfisshmongere."--To be buried in the
church of S. Magnus near London Bridge. To Katherine his
wife, by way of her share of his movable goods, if she will be
content therewith, he leaves forty pounds sterling, and all orna-
ments, clothes, vessels, jewels, &c., appertaining to his domicile.
His tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas Olof near Oldefisshstrete
to be sold ; forty marks of the proceeds to go to Johanna his
kinswoman, and twenty pounds sterling for the maintenance of a
chantry in the church of S. Magnus aforesaid for the good of his
soul, the souls of Agnes his late wife and others. Dated London,
24 October, A.D. 1414. Roll 144 (58).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgi% [5 Feb.-].
ludwelle (RICHARD), "stokfisshmongere."---To be buried in the
church of S. Michael de Crokidlane near Elizabeth his late wife.
His feoffees in trust of a certain tenement and wharf in Thamyse-
strete in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid, and of a tenement
called " le lamb on the hoop" in the same street in the parish of
S. Magnus near London Bridge, are directed to make a good life
estate in the same to Matilda his wife ; remainder or reversion to
be sold by his executors, and the proceeds devoted to pious uses for
the good of his soul, the souls of Elizabeth his former wife,
412
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Matilda his present wife, James his father, Margaret his mother,
John, James, and William his brothers, Juliana, wife of the said
James, and others. Also to his said wife he leaves a tenement in
Thamystrete in the parish of S. Martin 0rgar for life ; remainder
in trust for sale for pious uses. To Sir Thomas Hassok, rector,
and churchwardens of the church of S. Michael de Crokidlane and
their successors, certain rents for observing his obit as directed,
and for distribution among the poor of the parish. His lands and
tenements at Radwell, Ruffenhale, and Norton, co. Herts, to be
immediately sold by his executors to fulfil his testament touching
his movable goods, and the residue to be divided into two parts,
one part to go to his wife and the other to be devoted to masses,
repair of highways, and other pious and charitable uses, as also
for completing the work of covering the belfry and roof of the
body of the church of Radwell, the chancel not benefiting by
the bequest, that part of the church being left to the rector as is
the custom. Dated 2 May, A.D. 1411. Roll 144 (64).
Gippyng (THOMAS), otherwise called " Lyncoln," draper.--To
be buried in the church of S. James de Garlekhythe. To John
Clyfton, the rector, and churchwardens of the said church and
their successors, he leaves certain tenements in the parish of
S. James aforesaid, as well as in the parish of S. Michael at
Quenehithe, to defray his funeral expenses and for the main-
tenance of a chantry with " morowmasse" daily for the souls of
Edward III., King of England, the testator, Johanna his late
wife, and others, for due observance of his obit, with Placebo
and i)irige at night and masses on the morrow, according to
custom, and other pious and charitable uses. In default the
property is to remain to the Abbey of Great Missenden, co.
Bucks, for like purposes in the church of S. Peter in the same
vill. Also to the aforesaid rector and churchwardens of the church
of S. James he leaves tenements in the parish of S. Dunstan
West in Fletestrete, and in Grenewychlane in the parish of All
Hallows at the Hay, for the purchase of tapers in honour of
S. Nicholas in the said church of S. James, and for masses morning
and evening, and other uses as directed; remainder in case of
a An abbey for Black Canons built by Sir William de Missenden, Knt., A.D. 1133.
118.
416
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
and others. 1 John Carpenter, rector of the said church, appointed
one of his executors. Dated London, 1 June, A.D. 1417.
Roll 146 (27).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Baynyng (JoHn), woolmonger.--To be buried in S. Dunstan's
churchyard near the Tower. To Alice his wife, by way of her
share of his movable goods, he leaves fifty pounds sterling, and
all hustilments, ornaments, jewels, vessels, and utensils apper-
taining to his chamber, pantry, kitchen, &c., if so be she will be
content therewith. Certain tenements and a wharf, acquired by
him and Agnes his former wife, in Petitwales in the parish of All
Hallows, to be sold for pious uses. Also to Alice his wife he
leaves tenements in Petitwales and in Berewardlane in the same
parish for life ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, 24 January, A.D. 1417. Roll 146 (35).
1419.
ANNO 7 HENRY V.
Monday next after F. of S. Joh ante pop,am Latiam [6 May].
Kent (ADAM DE), skinner.- To be buried in the church or
churchyard of S. John the Baptist upon Walbroke. Bequest of
an annual rent, issuing from certain tenements in the parish of
S. John aforesaid, in aid of a chantry in the said parish church,
which rent he had jointly acquired with others, who had afterwards
released the same to him. Dated London, the last day of May,
A.D. 1413. Roll 147 (6).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [60ct.].
White (THOMAS), "tiller."---To be buried in the church of
S. Thomas the Martyr called " de Acon," under the marble slab
where lie the bodies of Margery, Margaret, and Johanna his [late]
wives. To Margery his wife a certain tenement in the parish of
It appears from Newcourt (' Reper-
torium,' i. 471) that the lands and tene-
ments here mentioned eventually be-
came the property of the church, and
that in course of time they became so
neglected aud ruinous that the rents of
them were insufficient to maintain a
chantry priest. They were afterwards
repaired by John Carpenter, the rector,
as indeed he was bound to do under the
terms of the devise, for which the
Bishop of London grnted him an in-
dulgence for forty days and other
spiritual benefits.
A.Do
119.
418
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
his obit. All his tenements in London and the suburbs, charged
with the above bequests, are to remain in the hands of his
executors for the space of two years in order to carry out his will,
and afterwards to remain to his right heirs between him and
Thomasia his wife lawfully begotten ; remainder to the Mayor
and Commonalty of the City of London and their successors, for
the relief of poor freemen on the occasion of assessments for
taxes and talliages, &c. His property at Calais to be sold for
pious uses and for repair of roads, and for the soldiers at Calais.
His foffees of lands and tenements in co. Middlesex are directed
to convey a lif estate therein to his aforesaid wife ; remainder to
his right heirs as aforesaid. In default of such heirs he devises
his manor called "Aschewys" or "Myle ende," in the parish of
Stebenhythe and S. Mary Matfelon, 1 to John Pecche in taft, and
another manor called "Cobammes " in the aforesaid parish to Giles
Argentem in tail. Dated 1 January, A.D. 1405.
Roll 147 (43).
Mozday qzext befo'e the Feast of SS. Simon aqzd Jude [28 Oct.].
Speleman (STEPHEN), mercer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Michael de Quenehithe. Bequests to the said church and
chaplains therein. Certain tenements and rents in the parishes
of S. Michael aforesaid and S. Vedast in Chepe to be sold by his
executors. A brewery called "le Cok on the hoop" in the said
parish of S. Michael to be also sold, and the proceeds devoted to
the marriage portions of the poor, repair of highways and bridges,
and other pious and charitable uses. His feoffees are directed to
give a good estate in a certain tenement and wharf in Thamise-
strete in the parish of S. Dunstan Est, and in houses and shops
in the parish of S. Dionisius de Bakchirche, to his executors or
their nominees, in order that the same may be sold to pay his
debts and legacies, the residue of the proceeds being devoted to
the health of his soul, the souls of Johanna his late wife and
others. Also to the rector and churchwardens of the church of
The great manor of Stepney, ori-
ginally belonging to S. Paul's Cathedral,
comprised at least seven different
modern parishes and innumerable
smaller ecclesiastical divisions. It is
here joined with S. Mary hIatfelon,
the name of an ancient church which
afterwards became the district church
of Whitechapel (Loftie's ' Hist. of Lon-
don," ii. 148-9}.
OOURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 419
S. Michael aforesaid his brewery called "le Pye on the hoop" with h-)-
1419.
appurtenances in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid, on condition
they maintaia a chantry in the said church as directed. In default
the same to go to the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of
the City of London, on condition they maintain a chantry in the
Guildhall Chapel. His feoffees of lands, tenements, and rents in
the parishes of Maldon and Wathampstede in the counties of
Bedford and Hertford are to sell the same, the proceeds being
administered by his executors. To John Speleman his kinsman
his lands and tenements in Totham, L co. Essex. Dated London,
14 August, .D. 1419. Roll 147 (45).
Monday ext after" the Feast of Conve'sion of S. Paul [35 Jan.]. A.D.
1419-20.
lastolf (JoAA), widow.--To be buried in the church of
S. Mary de Bothawe near the sepulchre of Simon Dolsaly her
grandfather. Certain tenements in an alley called "Fastolf Aley"
in the parish of S. Stephen in Colmanstrete, near an alley called
"Mille Aley," and her brewery called "le George," to be sold by
her executors and the proceeds distributed in charity. To her
executors she leaves specific goods, among which is a diamond ring
with the inscription Vous aime de tout qnoun coer, and a piece
[of silver] with super-covercle fiat. Dated 13 September, A.D.
1417. loll 147 (60).
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Cuthbe't, Bishop [20 Ma'ch].
Knyght (JAMES), brewer.--To be buried in the churchyard of
the church of S. Dionisius Bakchirche. To Alice his wife a tene-
ment called " le Cheqer on the hoop," with houses, shops, &c., in
Fanchirchestrete in the parish of S. Dionisius aforesaid, for life ;
remainder to John, Henry, and James his sons in equal parts.
The reversion of certain houses and shops to be sold, and twenty
marks of the proceeds to go to Katherine and Margaret his
daughters respectively. Dated London, 18 February, A.D. 1417.
1oll 147 (76).
ANNO 8 HENRY V. h..
1420.
Monday the Feast of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].
Wollebergh (NiChOLAS), fishmonger.--To be buried in the
Pobbly Tottenham in Middlesex is here meant.
2E2
420
CALENDAR OF I3LLS,
1420.
church of S. Nicholas Coldabbey near Oldefisshstret where lie the
bodies of his children. To Margaret his wife the reversion of a
tenement in the purish of S. Nicholas aforesaid, after the death
of Alice his mother, wife of John Wollebergh, to hold the same
for life ; remainder to Cecilia his daughter in tail ; remainder to
Isabella, wife of John Whitwell, for life ; remainder in trust for
sale, and the proceeds to be devoted to pious and charitable uses
for the good of his soul, the souls of his father, mother, children,
and others. Also to his said wife he leaves one half of the residue
of his movable goods by way of her share, and the other half to
be devoted to pious uses. Dated London, the last day of October,
A.D. 1407.---His feoffees in trust of certain rents issuing from the
above tenement are directed to make a life estate therein to his
aforesaid wife, so that she give security to his executors for the
due observance of his obi in the church of S. Nicholas aforesaid
as directed. Further his will is that his feoffees aforesaid release
their claim to the above rents to some one individual who in his
turn shall leave the same by wilP to the rector and church-
wardens of the church of S. Nicholas for keeping the testator's
obit in manner specified. Also his feoffees of lands and tene-
ments in the rills and fields of Notefeld, Borstowe, 3 and
Horlegh, 4 co. Surrey, are to make a good life estate in the
same to Alice his mother, with remainder to his wife, his
daughter, and to Isabella Whitwell. I-Iis feoffees of lands and
tenements in Katerham, co. Surrey, to convey the same to
Margaret his wife for life ; remainder over. His lands and
tenements in the vill of Chelmesford to be sold, and two
thirds of the proceeds devoted to the maintenance of a
chantry in the church of Chelmesford. His manor of Westbury,
co. Bucks, to be also sold, and a portion of the proceeds devoted to
repair of roads and other works of charity. Roll 148 (1).
Body (JonN), upholder.--To be buried in the churchyard of
the church of S. iIichael upon Cornhull. To Agnes his wife for
life all his tenements in the street and parish of S. Mary Magdalene
Citizens of London might devise in
mortmain. See Introd., Part I., p. xxxvii.
2 Nutfield.
Dm-stow.
Horley.
5 Upholsterer, or dealer in second-
hand clothes and furniture. Fr.
= fripperer or pheliper.
COURT OF IUSTIO LODO.
421
de Milkestrete, which he inherited from Johanna Body his late
mother, daughter of Thomas Coterell, late mercer ; remainder to
Elena his daughter in tail ; remainder to the rectors and church-
wardens of the respective churches of S. Michael aforesaid and
S. Pancras in Westchepe, on condition they keep his obit, dis-
pose of the proceeds among the poor of the respective parishes,
and perform all other conditions attaching to the devise. Dated
London, 1 September, A.D. 1420. Roll 148 (3).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Dnstan, Bishop [19 May].
Cosham (John), mercer.---To be buried as directed in another
testament. To the vicar and churchwardens of the church of
S. Laurence in Old Jewry certain tenements in the parish of
S. Mary le Bow in Westchepe for the maintenance of chantries
in the church of S. Laurence aforesaid for the good of his soul,
the souls of Johanna his late wife, Roger de Glendon, Alice, wife
of the same, William Pountfret, Alice, wife of the same, and
others, and the residue of the issues and profits of the said tene-
ments to be devoted to the maintenance of the fabric, ornaments,
&c., of the said church. In default the property is to go over to
the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London to carry out
the terms of his will. Dated London, 10 February, A.D. 1419.
Roll 148 (7).
Manday next afle the Feast of SS. Pete and Paul [29 June].
Bulstrode (JonN), goldsmith.--To be buried in the common
churchyard of S. Paul's before the high cross where the Gospels
are wont to be preached. To John his son all his instru-
ments appertaining to his art of goldsmithery called "tool, ''2 and
all his body armour ; also a tenement in Westchepe in the parish
of S. Matthew de Frydaystrete, saving the dower of Laurencia
his wife, to hold in tail ; remainder to Johanna, Matilda, Isabella,
and Roberga his daughters in successive tail; remainder in trust for
sale, and the proceeds devoted to the maintenance of chantries,
1 There must be some mistake either
in the date of the will or of its enrol-
merit.
Cf. s%pq'et, p. 317, where a goldsmith
leaves to his apprentice all the tools
(totura role) of his shop, with the excep-
tion of cortain blance$.
COURT OF HUSTL''G, LOIDON.
423
of a churchyard, so that the rector and chaplains of the said
church and their successors have the testator's soul, the souls of
Johanna his wife and others, in remembrance at mass and divine
service. If the land be used for any other purpose the devise
to be void. Dated London, 5 September, A.D. 1420.
Roll 148 (39).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Wulstan, Bshop [19 Jan.J.
Asshurst (THOMAS), "wodemonger." To be buried in the
churchyard of the church of S. Andrew at Baynardescastell near
the place where lies the body of Nicholas Clerk, late parish clerk
of the said church. Devise of a tenement in the parish of
S. James de Garlikhethe in aid of a chantry in the church
of S. Andrew aforesaid for the souls of John Parant, esquire,
Clemencia, late wife of the same, and others. To Elizabeth his
wife two mansions in the street of Fanchirche in the parish of
S. Mary de Fanchirche, on condition that she forego her claim
of dower of the aforesaid tenement in the parish of S. James ;
otherwise the same to be sold for pious and charitable uses.
Dated London, 25 August, A.D. 1420. Roll 148 (45).
Fit. ttugh 0VLLM), goldsmith.--His tenement in the lane
called" Mynchonlane" in the parish of S. Dunstan near the Tower
to be sold, Robert ritz Robert, junior, being preferred as pur-
chaser, and one moiety of the proceeds to go to Elena his wife.
Also to his said wife his tenement in the parish of S. Mary de
Aldermariechirche for life ; remainder to John ritz Robert his
kinsman in tail ; remainder to the rector and churchwardens of
the church of S. Mary Wolnoth in Lumbardstrete in trust for
sale ; ten marks of the proceeds to be to the use of the fabric of
the body of the said church, and the residue to be devoted to
the relief of his poor relations and poor householders of good
character within the City, the celebration of masses, &c. Dated
London, 5 August, A.D. 1420. Roll 148 (49).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 MarchJ.
lede (HE.'RY), armourer.--To be buried in S. Paul's church-
yard called "Pardonchirchehawe," where his brother Matthew
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Rede lies buried. His movable goods and chattels, after discharge
of liabilities, to be divided into two equal parts, whereof one part
he leaves to Katherine his wife. To Sir John Batell, the rector,
churchwardens and parishioners of the church of S. Augustine
at S. Paul's Gate, he leaves a tenement in Westchepe in the purish
of S. Mary Magdalene in Milkstrete, near a tenement called " le
Brokenselde," and other tenements in the high street of Olde-
chaunge, on condition that they maintain a chantry in the
church of S. Augustine aforesaid, observe his obit, and perform
other duties as directed. In default the property to go over to
the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City and their
successors as Wardens of London Bridge for like purposes. Also
to Katherine his wife all his tenements in the parish of S. Sepul-
chre without Newgate for life, provided she forego her dower of
the before-mentioned tenements ; remainder to Thomas Blount
de Bristol his brother ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. Bequests to the church of S. Augustine and
ministers thereof, as well as for providing bells for the belfry, and
ornamenting the ceiling of the nave of the church in a handsome
manner to the glory of God, on condition that the rector shall do
the same for the chancel. To Thomas Blount his brother silver
pots and cups called " standyngcuppes" of the newest pattern,
with covercles, and four flat pieces (plazas pecias) of silver
without covercles. Dated London, 6 September, A.D. 1420.
Roll 148 (55).
Chesterford (ROBERT), cordwainer.--To be buried in the church
of S. Laurence Pountney. To Johanna his wife all his lands,
tenements, and rents in the parish of S. Laurence for life, charged
with the observance of his obit in the said parish church; remainder
iu trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
19 December, A.D. 1420. Roll 148 (58).
1420.
Monday the Feast of S. Johqz ante portam Lat,inam [6 Mayl].
Storme (RcnnRD).--To be buried in the church of S. Clement
near Estchep, near the grave of Alice his late wife. To Johanna
his wife a tenement opposite London Wall in the parish of
S. Stephen in Colmanstrete, and tenements called "le harp on
1 This membrane is out of place.
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in trust of property at Chelmeresford are directed to entail the
same upon Richard his son immediately the said Richard attains
the age of twenty-four years; remainders over. Dated London,
2 April, A.D. 1416. Roll 149 (36).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Maur, Abbot [15 Jan.].
leel (rILLIAM), citizen of Chichester.l--To be buried in the
cathedral church of Chichester. To the Master and Brethren of
the Hospital of S. Thomas the Martyr in Southwerk he leaves
certain rents in Thamisestrete in the parish of S. Botolph near
Bfllyngesgate, charged with the maintenance of two lamps. To
John Hully of Chichester, junior, houses in Bredstrete, opposite
the tavern called " le Ravon," in the parish of S. Nicholas 01of.
To Thomas Pacchyng of Chichester a tenement in Thamisestre (sic)
in the parish of S. Martin 0rgar for life ; remainder in trust for
pious and charitable uses for the good of his soul, the souls of
Alice his late wife, formerly wife of John Waleworth, vintner, and
others. Dated the Vigil of S. Laurence [-10 Aug.J, A.D. 1418.
Roll 149 (45).
Whytemur (VILLIAM), "joynour."--To Agnes his wife his
tenement in Cordewanerstrete in the parish of S. James de Garlek-
hithe for a term of thirty years; remainder to William Huntyngdon,
rector of the church of S. James aforesaid, and the masters of the
Fraternity of S. James aforesaid, and their successors, to the use
and behoof of the said fraternity. Dated London, 16 December,
A.D. 1419. Roll 149 (46).
Monday next eteq the Feast of Canve,sion of S. Paul [25 Jaq.].
lYliddelton (W[LL0, grocer.- To be buried in the parish
church or churchyard of S. Elena near Bisshopesgate. To Juliana
his wife lands and tenements in the parishes of S. Margaret in
Briggestrete and S. M_ichael near Crokedlane for life, charged with
due observance of his obit ; remainder to the Mayor or Warden
and Commonalty of the City. To John his bastard son he leaves
tenements in Bogerowe in the parish of S. Antonin for life, with
similar remainder on condition the said Mayor, &c., pay certain
In the record of probate he is called late citizen md intner of London.
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ChLENDAR OF W/LLS
sums of money out of the profits of the same to the Prioress and
Convent of S. Elena aforesaid for keeping his obit, distribute
other sums among the sick, poor, and insane within the Hospital
of S. Mary de Bedlem, the poor lepers in the hospitals of S. Giles
without Holbourne, le loke near Suthwerk, and Hakeney, and pay
ten pounds to the Warden and Commonalty for the maintenance
of Rochester Bridge in co. Kent, and twenty pounds to poor alms-
folk and others in manner as directed. In default the whole of the
property to be sold by the rectors of the churches of S. Margaret
and S. Michael aforesaid, and the proceeds devoted to the main-
tenance of Rochester Bridge and of other bridges throughout
the country where most necessary, the relief of the poor, and
other charitable objects. To Richard son of John Beamond,
"chaundeler," he leaves shops in the parish of S. Botolph near
Billyngesgate in tail; remainder to Juliana, Dionisia, and
Margaret, daughters of John Beamond aforesaid, as tenants in
common with cross remainders ; ultimate remainder in trust for
sale for charitable uses. Dated London, 20 November, A.D. 1419.
Roll 149 (53).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].
lYlerluwe (RICHAlD),"iremonger."--To be buried in the chancel
of the church of S. Michael de Qwenehith. To Agnes his wife a
sum of money, and all utensils and necessaries appertaining to his
hall, chamber, parlour, butlery, pantry, and kitchen, &c., by way
of her share of his movable goods, on condition that she content
herself therewith; also his tenements in the parishes of S. Michael
aforesaid, S. Mildred in the Poultry, S. Ethelburga within Bis-
shopesgate, and S. Brigid in Fletestrete for life; remainder to
Thomas his son in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
To William Wright, the rector, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Michael aforesaid, he leaves a certain tenement situate
in the parish, provided they maintain a chantry in the said
church at the altar of S. Katherine for the good of his soul in
manner directed. In default the said tenement to go over to
the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City of London,
on condition that they maintain a chantry in the chapel of the
Guildhall. The residue of his goods to be devoted to charitable
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CALENDAR OF WILLS
factotum. The residue of the proceeds to be devoted to the relief
of prisoners for debt, bestowal of marriage portions, repair of roads,
&c. His executors directed to find Agnes Forster in food, clothing,
and shelter for life. Dated London, 24 December, A.D. 1421.
By codicil he leaves to Matilda Legge forty shillings, a house
for her to live in, and a leasehold tenement in the parish
of S. Christopher aforesaid. Richard Claidich to be allowed to
have the reversion before mentioned for one hundred pounds
sterling, instead of one hundred and twenty as stated in his vill.
Dated 8 January, A.D. 1421. Roll 150 (11).
Est (VILLIAM).--TO be buried according to directions contained
in another testament. To Alice his wife for life lands and tene-
ments in the parish of S. Dionisius in the ard of Langebourne,
provided that she keep the same in good repair and maintain a
chantry in the church of S. Olave in Southwerk near London
Bridge ; in default of which the property is to go over to the
Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London and their suc-
cessors to the use of London Bridge, on condition that the
Wardens of the said bridge be allowed to administer the estate
and that they maintain a chantry as aforesaid. In default the
property is to be administered by the Chamberlain of the City
for the time being, vho is to maintain a chantry in the chapel
of the Guildhall and devote the residue of the issues and profits
to the maintenance of the conduits of London. His co-feoffees of
tenements in the parish of S. John Zakary and in the vill and
parish of iNewenton, co. Sun'ey, are directed to convey the same
to Thomas and William his sons as soon as they come of age,
and if they die under age, to Katherine his daughter. A certain
tenement in the rill of Croydon to be sold for pious uses. Dated
London, 6 September, A.D. 1421. Roll 150 (12).
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 Jdy].
Est (WILLIAM).--To be buried in the church of S. Olave near
London Bridge. To William the prior and the convent of the
church of H. Trinity he leaves certain rents in the parish of
S. Swithun in Candelwykstrete. Dated London, 8 September,
n.D. 1421. Roll 150 (29).
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Monday %exit afte the Feast of S. James, Apostle [o5
Murchaunt (John), late Common Clerk 1 of the City of London.
--To be buried in the conventual church of H. Trinity within
Algate. To the rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Margaret de Lothebury an annual quitrent issuing from certain
tenements in the parishes of S. Olave in Old Jewry, S. Stephen
de Colmanstret, and S. Margaret de Lothbury, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry in the said church for the good of his
soul, the souls of John le Botoner, Margery and Mabel, wives
of the same, and others. To the Prior and Convent of the church
of H. Trinity aforesaid he leaves the above tenements so charged,
and also the reversion of a tenement at one time belonging to
Nicholas his father in the parish of S. Margaret aforesaid, so
that the said prior, &c., maintain certain chantries for the good
of his soul, the souls of Leticia his wife and others, pay every
Friday threepence sterling to poor parishioners of S. Katherine
de Crichirch, and duly observe his obit, &c., as directed. In
default the property to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty of
the City to the use of the Guildhall Chapel, for the maintenance
of chantries therein and other pious and charitable uses. John
Carpenter s appointed one of his executors. Dated London, 18
July, .D. 1421. Roll 150 (41).
ANNO 1 HENRY VI.
Manday qzext before the Feast of S. Wulstan, Bishop [19 Jan.].
Blakeden (JOHN), goldsmith.--To be buried in the church of
S. Anne within Aldrichegate, of which he was a parishioner. To
Alice his wife all his lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of
S. Anne aforesaid, as well as in Westsmethefeld in the parish of
S. Sepulchre without Newgate, for life ; the reversion of the same
to be sold, preference being given to a goldsmith in the sale of
his dwelling-house and of his tenements in Westsmethefeld. The
proceeds to be divided into four parts: one part to be divided
The ancient designation of Town | act as executor of citizens' wills. Best
Clerk. I known as the founder of the City of Lon-
Succeeded the testator in 1417 as don School, andthe compiler of the City's
Common Clerk of the City, in which laws and customs in the JSiber Albs.
capacity he was fmquentlycalled uponto . (See Letter-Book I, fol. 194 b.)
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
433
remainder to Sir Thomas Riggele, the rector, churchwardens
and parishioners of the church of S. Leonard aforesaid, charged
with keeping his obit and other religious services as directed. The
residue of the profits to be devoted to the maintenance of the
Fraternity of the Blessed Mary withitl the aforesaid church, as
well as of the fabric and ornaments of the same church. Also to
his wife certain leasehold tenements in the parishes of S. Leonard
de Estchep and S. Clement near Candelwykstrete, held under
the New Hospital of S. Mary without Bisshopesgate, for life ;
remainder to his daughter. Dated London, 28 April, A.D. 1422.
Roll 151 (53).
142.
ANNO 2 HENRY VI.
Monday qtext after Feast of S. Martin, Bishop, in Yeme [11 lov.].
l.yrme (WILLIAM), grocer.--To Alice his wife his wharf called
"Wollewharf," with houses in the parish of All Hallows de
Berkyngchirch; also lands and tenements in the parishes of
S. Dunstan in the East, S. Katherine Colmanchirche, and All
Hallows de Graschirche, to hold the same for life so long as she
remain unmarried; remainders to John and Robert his sons in
successive tail ; remainder to Margaret, Alice, and Beatrix his
daughters and the heirs of their respective bodies; remainder, as
to a portion of the above tenements, to Master John Malverne,
the rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Dunstan in the
East, on condition that they maintain a perpetual chantry in the
said church for the good of his soul, the souls of William his father,
Sandrissa his mother, and others, and perform certain pious and
charitable duties as directed; remainder, in case of default,
to the use of the bridge of Rouchestre, co. Kent. Other
tenements to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to relief
of the poor, repair of highways, &c. Tenements especially
mentioned are " le Rose " and "' le Herr on the hope " in the
parish of All Hallows aforesaid. Dated London, 6 August,
A.D. 1421. Roll 162 (20).
Weuton (JOHn) de Okham, co. Surrey.--To be buried in the
church of S. Martin Orgar near Candelwykstrete. To Richard
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called "la Katerine Whele," and now called 'la Rose," near
Dicereslane otherwise called "le Redye," in the parish of
S. Nicholas aforesaid, a tenement in the parish of S. Bartholo-
mew the Less in the Ward of Bradstrete, a tenement formerly
called "le Pye on the hoop," and now called "le George on the
hoop," situate in the street called "le Barbycan" in the parish of
S. Giles without Crepulgate, and others; so that the said Dean
and Chapter maintain a chantry before the altar of the Blessed
Virgin in the nave of S. Paul's Church, near the tomb of Sir John
Beauchamp, 1 Knt., for the souls of Sir Thomas Stowe,e formerly
Dean of S. Paul's, and others, and perform other services in
manner directed. The aforesaid tenements, subject to the above
rent, he leaves to the Prior and Canons of the church of S. Bar-
tholomew near Westsmythfeld, on condition they keep the same
in good repair; otherwise the property is to go over to the
Wardens of the Fraternity or Chantry of the Blessed Mary and
S. Giles, fotnded in the church of S. Giles without Crepulgate
for the soul of the Lord Richard, formerly King of England, upon
like conditions. In default the aforesaid tenements are to remain
to the Dean and Chapter of S. Paul's for the maintenance of a
chantry as aforesaid. Dated London, 15 September, A.D. 1423.
Roll 152 (42).
Westyerd (JogN), vintner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Nicholas at the Shambles. His tenement called "le Papyngeay,"
in the street called "le Morestrete" in the parish of S. Giles
without Crepulgate, to be sold by his executors with the assent of
John Fray, Recorder of the City, and a chantry to be maintained
out of the proceeds in the said church of S. Nicholas for the good
of his soul, the souls of Juliana his late wife and others. To the
Wardens of the Fraternity or Chantry of the Blessed Mary and
S. Giles, founded in the church of S. Giles aforesaid for the soul of
the late King Richard, he leaves certain shops and houses in Cos-
wellestret in the parish of S. Botolph without Alderichegate, in aid
of the said fraternity or chantry, so that the chaplains and
1 See note stT'a, p. 188.
a Elected Dean in October, 1400, and
died probably about five years after-
wards. Newcourt mentions this founds-
tion of a chantry by the testator (' Re-
pertorium,' p. 43).
Afterwards appointed a Baron, and
Lord Chief Baron, of the Exchequer.
His will is enrolled infra, Hust. Roll
206 (5).
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brethren of the same pray especially for his soul, the souls of
John Page, 1 late servant of the cathedral church of S. Paul, and
others. To Alice Westyerd his kinswoman lands and tenements
in Secollane in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Newegate.
Dated London, 15 September, A.D. 1423. Roll 152 (43).
1424.
ANNO 3 HENRY VI.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Stokeslee (WILLIAM), ' stokfisshmongere."-- Bequest to the
rector of the church of S. Magnus near London Bridge for oblations
forgotten. To Sarah his wife his tenements in the parishes of
S. Botolph without Bisshopesgate and S. Michael de Cornhull for
life so long as she remain unmarried; remainder in trust for sale
for pious uses. Dated London, 16 March, A.D. 1399.
Roll 153 (10).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Elyngham (JoH.), senior, "stokfisshmongere."--To be buried
in the church of S. Michael de Crokedlane. Certain tenements
jointly held by the testator and Alice his wife in an alley called
" Lennesaleye," and elsewhere in the parish of S. Michael afore-
said, to be sold after the decease of his said wife (or the reversion
to be sold during her lifetime), and the proceeds devoted to pious
and charitable uses. Dated London, 4 October, A.D. 1424.
Roll 153 (28).
Monday nect after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 June].
Hope (WILLIAM), goldsmith.--To be buried before the cross in
the great churchyard of S. Paul's. To William Byngham, the rector,
churchwardens and parishioners of the church of S. John Zakary, he
Among the archives of S. Paul's
Cathedral there is an agreement, en-
tered into A.D. 1369, between the Dean
and Chapter, of the one part, and Roger
Fraunkeleyn and John Page, carpenters,
of the other part, for the erection of
certain houses near S. Paul's bakehouse,
with specifications in detail; and also
a demise by the Dean and Chapter to
John Page, carpenter, of a shop with
solar above towards the eastern part
of the churchyaxd, dated A.D. 1368-9
(Hist. IISS. Com., Ninth Report, Ap-
pendix, pp. 50a, 51a). Of the identity
of John Page, carpenter, with John
Page, late servant of the cathedral,
there can be little doubt.
COURT OF HUSTLNG LONDON.
437
leaves certain shops, &c., in Godronlane in the parish of S. John
Zakary (which he formerly acquired jointly with others, who
released the same to him) to hold to the said rector, &c., to the
use of the fabric and ornaments of the said church in return for
their prayers. To the Prior and Chapter of Christchurch, Can-
terbury, an annual quitrent issuing from tenements in the parish
of S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe. To Dame Elizabeth Fraunceys
for her trouble in executing his testament he leaves a small tablet
de cy_pres, garnished with gold. Dated London, 28 May, A.D. 1425.
Roll 153 (73).
itz Robert (ROBERT), grocer.--To the Abbot and Convent of
the Monastery of S. Mary of Graces near the Tower he leaves all
his lands and tenements at the corner of Douegate in the parish
of All Hallows at the Hay in Themsestrete, for celebrating divine
service within the said monastery for the good of his soul, the
souls of Johanna his late wife and others ; also an annual rent of
ten shillings issuing from tenements in the lane called "Hey-
wharflane," in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid, by way of a
pittance s to be expended upon the refectory of the monks at his
obit. To the rector and churchwardens of the church of S. Mary
de Aldermarychirche certain rents of tenements and of a vharf
called " Fresshwharf," in the parish of S. Botolph near Billynges-
gate, so that they maintain a chantry in the said church for the
good of his soul, the souls of Johanna his late wife and others.
Also to the said rector, &c., certain other rents issuing from mes-
suages in the same lane and parish, to be expended on observance of
his obit, &c., as directed. To Robert Fitz Robert junior, his son,
he leaves the residue of his lands and tenements. Dated London,
26 December, 1 Henry VI. [A.D. 1422]. Roll 153 (74).
1425.
Askham CWrLLIi), Alderman. 3--To be buried in the church
of S. Michael de Crokedlane in the place where lies the body of
3ohn Lovekyn. His feoffees in trust of lands and tenements in
Thamisestrete in the parish of S. Dunstan near the Tower are
directed to convey a life estate in the same to Matilda his with;
the reversion of the same to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to
1 William de Grantham leaves a small ] delicacy or extra allowance of food for
forcer of cipres (Part I. p. 649). I thee monks.
lIoney to be expended on some Of what ward uncertain,
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON. 439
remain to the Bishop of London for carrying out the terms of
his will. Dated London, 20 May, A.D. 1418. Roll 154 (6).
Monday nex afv the Feast of All Saints [1 5ov.].
ttan_hampstede (Join, 0. --His tenements in the parish of
S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe to be sold by his executors and the
proceeds distributed as directed. To Petronilla his wife twenty
pounds, and rents in the parish of S. John upon Walbrok for life ;
remainder to Alice his sister, wife of William atte Welle, brewer,
in tail ; remainder to pious and charitable uses. The reversion of
certain tenements held for life by John Arderne, esquire, in the
parish of S. Mary Aldermarichurch, to be sold for pious and
charitable uses. Dated 4 May, A.D. 1424. Roll 154 (12).
George (RICttARD), goldsmith.--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard called "Pardonchirchehawe." To Matilda his wife
all his lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of S. Leonard in
S. Vedast Lane and within the Hospital of S. Bartholomew in
Westsmythfeld for life, the reversion of the same being sold
immediately after his death for pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 15 May, A.D. 1425. Roll 154 03).
Moday ext after the Feast of S. Hila'y [18 Jan.].
Sudbury (JOHN), grocer.--To Dionisia his wife, by way of her
share of his goods, he leaves forty pounds of current money
(tsualis mmee); also certain tenements in the parish of
. Leonard de Estchepe for life, so long as she remain unmarried
and well conducted and bring up his children becomingly; re-
mainders to William, John, and Robert his sons in successive tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. To the
Master of the College of S. Gregory at Sudbury t and brethren of
the same he leaves the reversion of a certain tenement for the
maintenance of a chantry in the said college. Also to Dionisia
his wife his leasehold tenement in the parish of S. Leonard afore-
t Co. Suffolk. The parochial church following year made it collegiate, and
was purchased in 1374 of the nuns of founded a college for six secular
Eaton, co. Warwick, by Simon de Sud- priests on the spot where their father's
bury, then Bishop of London, and John house stood ITanner's ' Kotit. Monast.,'
his brother (the testator ?), who in the p. 509).
1425.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
441
Abbot of Wynchecombe by Fletewharf in the parish of S. Brigid
to be sold, Johanna Hall being preferred as purchaser. The
proceeds to be devoted to discharge of debts, pious uses, &e.
Robert his brother appointed one of his executors. Dated the
morrow of the Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March], A.D. 1426.
Roll 155 (24).
Monday zext before F. of S. John ante pertain Latinam [6 May].
Westort (Jog), merchant. --To be buried in the church of
S. Mary atte Hyll near Billyngesgate. To the rector and church-
wardens of the said church he leaves the reversion of a certain
tenement * within the parish after the decease of Johanna his wife,
the profits of the same to be devoted to the maintenance of a
chantry, the observance of his obit, maintenance of church fabric,
&c., as directed. In default the property to go over to the Mayor
or Warden and Commonalty of the City of London to the use
of London Bridge, for the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel
of the said bridge ; and again in default, to the Master and
Brethren of the Hospital of S. Thomas the Martyr in Suthwerk
for like purpose in the church of the said hospital. Dated London,
18 July, A.D. 1407. Roll 155 (52).
Monday zext before the Feast of S. Ma'ga'et, Virgiq [20 July].
2ornewaill (MArGaRET, relict of BENEDICT, draper).--To the
Prior and Convent of the House of the Salutation of the Mother
of God of the Carthusian Order near London she leaves lands
and tenements in the parish of S. Benedict in Langbourne "Ward,
so that they observe her obit as directed. To the rector and
churchwardens of the church of S. Mary de Wolchirch a certain
shop near the tenement called " le Cok on the hop," in the
parish of S. Mary aforesaid, in aid of a chantry and for the repair
of the nave of the church, maintenance of its ornaments, &c. In
default the same to remain to the Mayor and Commonalty and
Chamberlain of the Guildhall of the City of London in trust to
carry out the terms of her will. Other tenements, comprising a
1 2lIereator : described as mercer in
an account of the parish of S. Mary at
Hill {privately printed, 1878). Indi-
viduals well known to have been grocers
are also sometimes styled zaereatoes.
aid to have been confiscated 1548
1426-7.
1427.
444
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
atte Vyne, draper, and others, the residue of the profits being dis-
tributed in charity. In every case of default a sum of twenty
shillings to be paid by way of penalty to the Mayor and Com-
monalty of the City of London for the maintenance of London
Bridge. Dated London, 17 December, A.D. 1426.
Roll 155 (78).
Everurd (Jo), mercer.--To be buried as directed in another
testament touching his movable goods. To Richard Granger,
the rector, churchwardens and parishioners of the church of
S. Pancras, an annual quitrent of certain lands and tene-
ments in various parishes within the City of London and
suburbs, with metes and bounds as set out in certain deeds,
which quitrent formerly belonged to William Causton, mercer;
for the maintenance of two chantries in the aforesaid church
for the good of his soul and the soul of the said William Causton.
Also to John Newton, the rector, and churchwardens of the
church of S. Benedict Shorhogge, an annual rent issuing from a
tenement in the parish of S. Margaret Patyns, for observing the
obit of John Frossh, late mercer, and Juliana, wife of the same.
Also to the aforesaid rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Pancms an annual rent issuing from a tenement in the parish
of S. Margaret aforesaid, for maintenance of the church clock.
Dated London, 8 June, a.D. 1426. Roll 155 (80).
Stokton (ROGER), brewer.--To be buried before the altar
of the Fraternity of S. Michael in the body of the church
of S. Michael upon Cornhull. To Margaret his sister forty
shillings, and all his goods and chattels, lands and tene-
ments, in the county of Devon. To Master Peter Hynewyk, the
rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Michael afore-
said, he leaves a certain brewery formerly called "les Stulpes,"
and now called "le Swan on the hop," opposite le Toe in
Cornhull, charged with the maintenance of a lamp to burn day
"Then have ye a fair conduit of
sweet water, castellated in the middest
of that ward and street [i.e. Cornhill].
This conduit was first built of stone in
the year 1282 by Henry Walles, lIayor
of London, to be a prison for night-
walkers, and was called the Tun upon
Cornehill, because the same was built
somewhat in fashion of a tun standing
on the one end" (Stow's 'Survey,'
Thoms's ed., 186, p. 71). Prisons are
said hence to have acquired the name
of "round house."
COURT OF ttUSTING, LOIDON.
445
and night before the high cross within the said church, and with
the observance of his obit, the obit of Margaret his wife, &c.,
in manner directed. In default the tenement to go over to the
Wardens of London Bridge to carry out the terms of his will.
Dated London, 12 June, A.D. 1419. Roll 155 (81).
13uke (JoHn), tailor.--To be buried in the churchyard of the
church of All Hallows near Graschirche, of which church he was
a parishioner, between two trees called "Elmys" which grew
there. To Sir William Lopynton, the rector, churchwardens
and other parishioners of the aforesaid church, he leaves an
annual rent issuing out of his brewery called "le Skut on
the hoop" in Graschirchstrete in the parish of All Hallows
aforesaid, for the maintenance of a chantry for the good of
his soul, the souls of Juliana, Agnes, and Emma his late
wives, Alice atte More his kinswoman, and others, as well as
for providing wax tapers, &c., as directed. Sir Geoffrey Lane
his chaplain to be the first appointed to the chantry. In
default the said rent to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty of
the City of London for the perpetual maintenance of London
Bridge. Also to Richard Northyn, Master, and the Vardens of
the Tailors and Armourers of Linen Armour of the Fraternity
of S. John the Baptist in the City of London, he leaves the
aforesaid brewery, &c., subject to the above rent charge, for
assisting the poor members of the fraternity. 1 Dated London,
26 January, A.D. 1422. Roll 155 (82).
ANNO 6 HENRY VI.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, Bishop [16 lov.].
Wethyhale (RICHARD), goldsmith.--To be buried in S. Dun-
stan's Chapel in the church of S. Peter in Westchepe. To Alice
his wife a tenement called " le Newtaverne " in the parish of
S. Peter aforesaid for life ; remainders to John and Thomas his
i No mention of this devise to the Companies' Commission appointed in
1Ierchant Taylors' Company appears 1880, to whose Report (which appeared
either in the Report made to the Com- in 1884) frequent reference will be made
missioners by ]Ir. Hare in 1864 or in the in cases of property left to civic com-
Company's own return to the Livery pnies in trust for charitable purposes.
1427.
148.
446
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
sons in successive tail ; remainder to the Wardens of the Mistery
of Goldsmiths of London and commonalty of the same for the relief
of the blind and infirm of the same commonalty, as well as for
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Peter aforesaid,
observance of his obit, &c., in manner directed. 1 In default the
property to go over to the rector and certain parishioners of the
church of S. Peter aforesaid in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, 15 September, .D. 1427.
Roll 156 (16).
Mop,day ext after the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12
Pycard (WILLIAM), grocer.---To Johanna his wife a tenement
called " le Talbot" in Candelwykstrete in the parish of S. Mary
de Abbechirche for life ; remainder to the rector and church-
wardens of the church of S. Martin Orgar for prayers for the
souls of Villiam. Hyde, John Courteys, and others. To Alice
Burward, Prioress of the House of S. Leonard at Stratford atte
Bowe, and convent of the same, he leaves another tenement in
the same street and parish for similar uses. Dated London,
24 January, .D. 1425. Roll 156 (32).
Monday text before the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 Juqze].
Bartelot (SIMOn), mercer.---To Richard Collyng, the vicar, and
churchwardens of the church of S. Laurence in Old Jewry, a cer-
rain tenement at the corner of S. Laurence Lane in Old Jewry,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry for the good of his
soul, the souls of William Parker senior, Johanna, wife of the same,
William Parker junior, Margaret, wife of the same, and others,
and also the observance of an obit annually for the same as
directed; remainders over in default to the Mayor and Com-
monalty for similar uses. Also to the said vicar and church-
wardens a mansion and shop in a street called "Cattestrete "
in the parish of S. Laurence aforesaid, in aid of a light
called "B...mlight '' (?) within the said church. Dated London,
27 October, .D. 1427. Roll 156 (50).
The same remark applies to this
devise as was m,de in the preceding
note to the ill of John Buke.
Probably "Bemlight." The IIS.
here is slightly injured by damp.
448
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
a wax taper of ten pounds for Christ's tomb to burn in the
same church at Eastertide, commencing on the day of the
Preparation (iq die Parassaves). After her decease the said
shops to remain to the rector and churchwardens of the afore-
said church on like condition ; the residue of the profits of
the same being preserved in a chest within the church, and
expended, when required, upon ornaments and other neces-
saries for the said church. In case of default in observance of his
obit as directed the aforesaid shops are to go over to the Wardens
of the Art and Mistery of the Goldsmiths of the City of London
for due observance of his obit as well as for the augmentation of
the common alms of the said art and mistery. The owners of the
said shops for the time being m'e to enjoy a certain rent for an
easement of a gutter running through one of the shops from a
neighbouring tenement, with power to distrain for the rent or to
stop up the watercourse. Also to Johanna his wife he leaves all
his furs pellgcias). Dated London, 20 May, a.D. 1420.
Roll 157 (10).
1429.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June].
Mockyng or Mokkyng (THosIAS), clerk.--Testament touching
his lands and tenements in the parish of S. Botolph without
Aldrichgate. To be buried according to directions given in his
other testament touching his movable goods. The above lands
and tenements he devises to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Botolph afore-
said for the good of his soul, the souls of Thomas his father,
Alice his mother, and others, saving the sum of ten marks sterling,
which he leaves to the Prioress and Convent of Litilmore 1 in the
diocese of Lincoln. Dated London, 1 October, A.D. 1427.
Roll 157 (52).
Monday qext after F. of Trans. of S. Thomas, Martyr [7 Jdy].
Mockyng or Mokkyng (THOMAS DE), clerk, son of Thomas de
Mockyng, late fishmonger.---Testament touching his lands and
tenements in Bridge Street i the City of London. To Master
Co. Oxford. A priory of Ienedictine [ towards the founding of his New Col-
nuns; suppressed by Papal bull t,.D. ]lege at Oxford.
1524, and given to Cardinal Wolsey
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 449
Henry hlersshton, the rector, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Magnus near London Bridge, he leaves his tenement
called "]e Castell on the hoop," with three adjoining shops in
Bruggestrete in the parish of S. Magnus aforesaid, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S Magnus, and
also with the due observance of his obit and commemoration
of the souls of Thomas his father and Alice his mother, with
services as directed. In case of default or misappropriation of
the issues of the said ]ands and tenements the same are to
go over to Sir Richard Bragg, the rector, churchwardens and
parishioners of the church of S. Margaret Patyns, for similar
purposes. If at the time of his decease the citizens of London
are not allowed to devise tenements within the City in mortmain,
as formerly they were accustomed, or if it happen that the
tenements so devised by him in mortmain be withdrawn from
mortmain by statute or legal process, so that the above legacies
become invalid, he leaves the aforesaid tenement and shops in
trust for sale by the rector and certain parishioners of the church
of S. Magnus aforesaid, and the proceeds to be devoted to the
seven works of mercy, the repair of highways, maidens' marriage
portions, &c. Dated London, 4 October, A.D. 1428.
]ere follows a certificate of the testator having been admittofl to
the freedom of the City, 8 September, 8 Henry IV. [A.. 1407].
Roll 157 (56).
ANN0 8 HENRY VI.
1429-$0.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Maur, Abbot [15 Jan.].
I-Iutfeld (TgoMAs), draper.--To be buried in the church of
S. M_ichael de Hoggenlane. To Master Robert Fitz Hugh, the
rector, churchwardens and parishioners of the said church, he
leaves two shops situate at the corner of Hoggenlane, on condi-
tion they keep the same in good repair and maintain a lamp
burning day and night before the high cross in the said church.
Dated London, 6 September, A.D. 1422. Roll 158 (31).
Manday qext befoq'e the Feast of S. Valentine, Martyr [14 Feb.].
Brour (JogN), saddler.--To be buried in the great churchyard
See note supra, p. 394.
VOL. II. 2 G
COIRT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
451
maintenance of a chantry therein. To Agnes his wife his brewery
in the parish of S. Mildred aforesaid for life; remainder to
Nicholas Overton, the rector, and churchwardens of the aforesaid
church, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the said
church for the good of his soul, the souls of Agnes his wife
and others, and with the due observance of his obit in manner
directed. The whole of the issues and profits of the aforesaid
property is to be kept in a box in the custody of the church-
wardens for the time being. Upon the chantry becoming
vacant for the space of a month, the appointment is to be
with the Dean of Arches or his Commissary, who is also em-
powered to inquire into the conduct of any chantry priest who
has given offence. Dated London, 18 March, A.D. 1428.
Roll 15s (39).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Petronilla, Virgin [31 May].
Nasyng (Jo), girdler.--To be buried in the church of S. Giles
without Crepulgate. To William his son he leaves his best cloak
of sanguine colour. To Alice his wife his horn of Bugle ;1 also all
his lands and tenements within the parish of S. Giles aforesaid
for life, charged with an annuity to William his son, to whom the
property is to remain in tail after her decease ; remainder in trust
for sale, and a chantry to be maintained in the aforesaid church
out of the proceeds. The residue of the same to be divided into
three parts: one part to be devoted to the fabric of the nave of
the said church, a second part to be bestowed as marriage port.ions
for poor maidens, and a third part to be distributed, in wood, coal,
and clothes, among the poorest of the parish. Dated London,
7 August, A.D. 1424. Roll 158 (58).
1430.
ANN0 9 HENRY VI.
Mop, day qext (trier the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [6 Oct.].
Frankeleyn (ROBERT), dyer.--To be buried as directed in
another testament touching his movables. To John Davels, the
rector, churchwardens and parishioners of the church of S. Peter
the Less, he leaves a certain parcel of land, situate in the parish
i See ntc sqra, p. 271
22
180.
452
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of S. Peter the Less in Themsestrete in the Ward of Baynardes-
castell, for the purpose of a churchyard. Dated London, 14 July,
A.D. 1430. Roll 159 (5).
Atte Wode (THOMAS), hurer.--To Agnes his daughter tene-
ments in Hoggenlane in the parish of S. Michael at Queenhithe,
and also in the parish of S. Mary Somerset, in tail ; remainder in
trust for sale for charitable uses. Dated Lo.don, 1 December,
A.D. 1427. Roll 159 (8).
Shadworth (JoHn), mercer.--To be buried in a certain tomb
in the church of S. lIildred in Bredestrete. Bequests for the
maintenance of three chantries in the said church for the space of
three years next after his decease. His feoffees in trust of lands
and tenements in the county of Cambridge and in the City and
suburbs of London are directed to sell the same and deliver the
proceeds to his executors for payment of legacies. To Nicholas
Overton, the rector, and parishioners of the aforesaid church, he
leaves a tenement near the church to serve as a dwelling-house
for the rector or parish chaplain for the time being, and a parcel
of land for a burial-ground. In case of misappropriation the
property to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of
London in aid of the chaplains of the collegiate chapel near
the Guildhall. To the Abbess and Convent of S. Clare of the
Minoresses without Algate a tenement and garden in the parish
of S. Bartholomew the Less in the Ward of Bradstrete for
prayers for his soul, the souls of Bartholomew de Bozan,
Johanna, late wife of the same, and Philippa their daughter,
and others, and for observing the obit of the said Johanna.
To the common box of the Art of Mercers of London he leaves
twenty pounds sterling, and a similar sum to the use and fabric
of the Guildhall. The residue of his goods to be devoted to
pious and charitable uses as directed. John Carpenter appointed
one of his executors. Dated London, 7 May, A.D. 1428.
Roll 159 (11).
Whuppelode (ROBERT), hosteler.--To Margaret his wife, by way
" of dower of his lands and tenements, he leaves an annual quitrent
of ten marks for life. To Thomas Dursle and William Downe,
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
453
fishmongers, an annual rent issuing from his lands and tenements
in the parishes of S. Nicholas Coldabbey and S. Mildred in Bred-
strete in trust for Hugh his son. To Sir Henry Haunsard, the
rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Margaret in
Briggestrete, an annual quitrent of a shop in Briggestrete,
charged with the due observance of his obit, with tolling of
bells, gifts to the poor, &c., for the good of his soul, the souls
of John his brother and of Johanna his brother's wife, and also
with the maintenance of chantries, &c., in manner directed. To
Richard his son in tail he leaves lands and tenements in the
parishes of S. Margaret in Briggestrete, S. Leonard in Estchep,
S. Nicholas Coldabbey in Oldefisshstrete, and S. Mildred in
Bredestrete, without power of alienating or mortgaging the
same ; remainders over as to a portion of the property to
Johann his daughter for life and to Robert atte Watre her
son in tail; remainder as to another portion to Margery his
daughter in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Margaret aforesaid.
I-Iis wife to remain in possession of all the above lands and tene-
ments until his son Richard shall have completed his term of
apprenticeship. Dated London, 11 August, A.D. 1428.
on 159 (13).
Shadworth (JOHN), mercer.--To John Willy, rector of the
church of S. Alban in Wodstrete, tenements in Basynglane in
the parishes of S. hlary de Aldermariechirche and S. Mildred de
Bredestrete, near the tenement called "Gisoreshalle, ''1 so that the
said rector and his successors maintain a chantry in the said church
for the souls of John Wodecok, Felicia, wife of the same, William
and Johanna, the father and mother of the same, and others, and
also duly observe the obit of the said John Wodecok in manner
directed. The issues and profits of the said tenements to be kept
in a box in the custody of the churchwardens. In default of the
said chantry the property to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty
of the City of London for the maintenance of a chantry in the
Guildhall Chapel. Dated London, 7 January, A.D. 1429.
Roll 159 (15).
1 See Part I. p. 644, note 8.
1450.
COURT OF HUSTIIO LONDON.
455
Convent of Malmesbury, in t, rust to pay the profits to his
daughrs aforesaid. Forgives Richard Barton, "hosteler," a
portion of a debt due for a load of hay. Roll 159 (35).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Duqstan, Bishop [19 May].
(rymston (ISABELLA, relict of EDMUND, vintner). To be buried
in S. Paul's churchyard before the great cross. Her feoffees of a
shop and houses in the parish of S. Nicholas at the Shambles to
convey a life estate in the same to Agnes Fenslowe her servant;
remainder to be sold for pious uses. Dated 20 January, n.o. 1430.
Roll 159 (55).
1430.
1431.
ANNO 10 HENRY VI.
Monday nex before the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 lov.].
Mallyng (CmSTnA), relict of Thomas Cake, otherwise called
"Mallyng," mason.--To be buried in the church of S. Mary de
Wollechirche. To Cristina her god-daughter, daughter of Ralph
Blakelowe, divers chattels, comprising her best mazer with silver-
gilt bands and a covercle surmounted with a stag, and a piece of
silver with covercle standing upon Greyhoundes. Her executors
to administer her lands and tenements in the parish of S. Mary
de Wolchirche for a term of ten years next after her decease, and
out of the issues and profits of the same to observe her obit and
the obit of her late husband, to keep in repair the said property,
and to distribute the residue among the poor, &c. The said
property to remain to her aforesaid god-daughter, after the expira-
tion of the above term, for life under like conditions, and also
charged with providing wax tapers, each of thirteen pounds weight,
to burn in the aforesaid church at the sepulchre in honour of
Christ's resurrection. In default the aforesaid lands and tene-
ments to go over to the Master and Wardens of the Fraternity
of S. Giles without Crepulgate and commonalty of the same
for the maintenance of the said fraternity, charged with certain
payments for pious and charitable uses, in default of which the
propery is to remain to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City
of London and their successors to the use of London Bridge.
Dated London, 4 May, A.D. 1430. Roll 160 (15).
456
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.Do
141.
Elsyng (THoMAs), mercer, son and heir of Robert Elsyng,
deceased, late mercer.--To be buried in the choir of the church
of the Hospital of S. Mary de Elsyng within Crepulgate. The
canons of the said hospital to hold a service immediately after
his decease for the good of his soul, the souls of Robert and
Alianora his father and mother, the souls of Roger, John,
Margaret, and Avice [his children ?], and also to perform other
religious duties as directed. To the nuns of Chesthunte he leaves
certain rents in the lane of S. Laurence in the Jewry in
accordance with the terms of his father's will. Dated London,
15 March, A.D. 1430. Roll 160 (17).
A.D.
1431-2.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Vincent, Martyr [22 Jan.].
Semun (BAaTgOLOMEW), " goldbetere."---To be buried in the
church of S. Andrew upon Cornhull. To Elizabeth his daughter
one hundred pounds sterling and silver cups and spoons to the
value of ten pounds, the same to remain in the custody of
Katherine his wife during his daughter's minority. To Mgaret
Halyday his servant an annual rent issuing from his tenement
called "le Bole on the hoop" in the parish of S. Peter upon
Cornhill for life, which tenement he leaves to his wife, together
with another situate at the corner of Lymstrete in the parish of
S. Andrew aforesaid. After the decease of his wife the said
tenements to remain to his daughter in tail, saving to Margaret
Halyday her aforesaid rent ; remainder in trust for sale for pious
and charitable usea. A certain tenement in the parish of
S. Botolph without Algate to be also sold for like purposes.
Dated London, 5 July, A.D. 1431.--Also his will is that his feoffees
in trust of lands and tenements in the county of Essex shall
make a life estate in the same to Katherine his wife, with
remainder to his daughter in tail, reserving the reversion for the
purpose of sale. Roll 160 (27).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Cuthbert, Bishop [20 March].
Sokelyng (Jo), otherwise called "Sydyngbourne."To
Katherine his wife an annual quitrent, issuing from his brewery
.called "le Cokke on the hoop" in Colmanstrete in the parish of
Enrolled lrt I. p. 637.
A.Do
1432.
40 CALENDAR OF WILI,S
same, and others), and provide for the same a chamber to be
called " Turkeschildre chambre," and a livery of coloured cloth
every year, and also give each one of them forty shillings for his
food and drink in common with other scholars in the same house.
The said master and scholars to observe the obit of the aforesaid
Robert Turk, and Alice and Beatrix, wives of the said Robert, &c.,
on the 28th December in each year, upon which day the sum of
thirteen shillings and fourpence is to be distributed among the said
master and scholars. In default in carrying out the terms of this
devise the above tenement and rents are to go over to the Master
and Scholars of the House called "Clarehalle ''1 in the same
university for like purposes. Also to Sir icholas Pope, perpetual
vicar of the parish church of Hicchen in the diocese of Lincoln,
he leaves divers rents for the maintenance of chantries in the
said church for the good of his soul, the souls of Robert Turk,
Alice and Beatrix aforesaid, Rober Kendall, Knt, and Margaret,
vife of the same, and others, in manner directed ; remainder over
to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London, in case of
default, for the maintenance of chantries in the Guildhall Chapel.
Dated London, 12 March, .D. 1429. Roll 161 (2).
Mc/nday qext aftev the Feast of S. Aqdvew, Apostle [30 Nov.].
Olyver OVILLIAM).--To Matilda his wife tenements called
"le Sterre " and " le Cheker," and rents in the parish of All
Hallows de Bredstrete for life ; remainder to the Master and
Brethren of the House and Church of S. Thomas the Martyr of
Acon, for the maintenance of chantries observance of obit, and
maintenance of a chorister to be called "Olyveresquerestre," who
shall attend divers religious services daily in the said church so
far as can be reasonably expected (quatiqus humanitas patitu').
In default the said tenements and rents to go over to the Mayor,
Commonalty, and Chamberlain, to calzy out the terms of the will.
No date. a
' Formerly known as University Hall,
but changed to Clare Hll after the
Lady Elizabeth de Clare, Countess of
Burgh, daughter and one of the co-
heiresses of Gilbert de Clare, Erl of
Gloucester, by whom the college was
Roll 161 (16).
rebuilt and endowed (Ackerman, oT. eft.,
vol. i. p. 27).
a Hitchin, co. Herts.
The usual record of proclamation,
probate, and enrolment, as well as the
commencement of the will, is omitted.
1433.
462
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Marwe (WILLIAM, son of WILLIAM), smith.--To Johanna his
wife all his lands, tenements, &c., in the parish of S. BotolI;n
without Bisshoppesgate for life ; remainders to William his son
and Agnes his daughter, his daughteffs portion being charged with
an annual payment of eight shillings towards the maintenance
of a lamp in the said parish church. Dated London, 8 June,
A.D. 1430. Roll 161 (34).
Sevenoke (WILLI/EI), grocer.--Testament as to certain rents
in Tourstret and Mynchounlane in the parish of S. Dunstan near
the Tower, which he leaves to Master Thomas Brouce, the rector,
churchwardens and parishioners of the church of S. Dunstan
aforesaid, for the maintenance of its fabric, ornaments, &c. Dated
London, 20 December, A.D. 1426. Roll 161 (35).
Monday the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 March].
Sevenoke CrILLIAM), grocer.--To be buried according to direc-
tions contained in his testament touching his movable goods.
To William Doune, the rector, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Martin within Ludgate, a certain quitrent of five marks,
charged on a tenement called "le Cowpe on the hoop," &c., in
Fletestrete in the parish of S. Martin aforesaid, in aid of a chantry
in the said church for the good of his soul, the souls of John
Flete, capper, John Shawe, vintner, and others, the said quitrent
being parcel of six marks six shillings and eightpence annual rent
left by the said John Flete to John his son by will proved, pro-
claimed, and enrolled in the tIusting of London, anno 8 Edward I.
[A.D. 1279-80]) Dated London, 17 June, A.D. 1432.
Roll 161 (40).
Monday next before F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 MayJ.
Boron (WILLIAM), goldsmith.inTo be buried in the church of
S. Vedast. To Johanna his wife certain tenements in the parish
of S. Vedast in Westchepe for life, charged with the observance
of his obit; remainder to William Boton junior, his kinsman, in
taft ; remainder to the Vardens of the Mistery of Goldsmiths
Part I. p. 45.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
463
of London and commonalty of the same. He wills also that the
said wardens and their successors observe his obit and perform
other religious duties in manner directed, with gifts to the poor
of the mistery and of the parish of S. Vedast aforesaid. In
default the property to go over to the Mayor and Citizens of
London and the Wardens of London Bridge to the use and profit
of the said bridge, subject to the observance of the terms afore-
said. Dated London, 15 August, A.D. 1431. Roll 161 (45).
1433.
Cambrugge (WILLI/kM), grocer.---To be buried in S. Stephen's
Chapel in the pa'ish of S. Mary atte Hill. To Edith his wife
tenements in Mynchonlane and a brewery called "le Mayden on
the hoop" in Tourstrete in the parish of S. Dunstan near the
Tower for life; remainder to John Mapelstede, Prior of the
House of the Salutation of the Mother of God of the Carthusian
Order without Aldrichesgate, and convent of the same, on condition
they pray for his soul and the souls of Johanna and Anne his
wives, Luke his father, Alice his mother, and others. Also to his
said wife tenements in the parishes of S. Dunstan Est and
S. Dionisius de Bakchirche for life ; remainder to John and
Alianora his children in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious
uses and the seven works of mercy, 3 the repair of roads in the
neighbourhood of London and in the country where most needful,
the repair of poor churches, &c. Dated London, 27 December,
A.D. 1431.--Also he wills that the reversion of his lands, tene-
ments, and rents in the city of New Saturn be sold by his
executors, and his feoffees thereof in trust make a good estate
therein to the pro-chaser.---Also be it remembered that in another
testament touching the movable goods of the testator he leaves
to Edith his wife his leasehold tenement wherein he dwelt in
i This property, the Company say in
their return to the Commissioners, is
incapable of identification (Report
Livery Comp. Com., 1884, vol. ii. p.
2 The testator appears by another
will, made in the same year as this will,
but not enrolled, to have left to the
church of S. Mary at Hill and to the
Wardens of the Craft of Grocers all
his lands and tenements in the parish
of S. Christopher le Stocks, charged
with the maintenance of a chantry and
observance of his obit, the residue being
devoted to the use of the church. This
property was lost at the Reformation
(' The Parish of St. Mary-at-Hill, its
Church Estates and Charities,' 1878,
privately printed, p. 6).
3 See note sq'a, p. 394.
464 CALFDAR OF W/LL$,
the parish of S. Mary atte Hill for life ; remainder to Richard
Varbulton, "iremonger." Roll 161 (47).
Monday next after the Feast of S. D,enstan, Bisho 2 [19 May'].
Costartyn (JOHI, son of JoN, esquire).--To be buried near
his father in the parish church of S. Mary de Aldermanbury. To
William his son in tail his lands, tenements, and rents in the
parishes of S. Mary de Aldermanbury, S. Mary le Bow, S. Mary
de Aldermarychirche, S. Michael in Bassyngeshawe, and else-
where ; remainder to his executors for the purpose of founding
a chantry in the church of S. Mary Aldermanbury for the good of
his soul, the souls of Elizabeth his wife, William his son, John
and Katherine his father and mother, and others, for observance
of their obits, and other pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
3 March, A.D. 1431. Roll 161 (53).
Monday the Feast of S. Alban, Martyr [22
Gosselyn (RICHARD), " irmongere." -- To be buried in
S. Katherine's Chapel in the church of S. Mary atte Hill. To
Beatrix his wife tenements in the parish of S. Mary atte Hill,
comprising a tenement called " le Stuehous" in the lane called
"Lovelane, 'u for life, so that she maintain a chantry in the said
parish church for the good of his soul, the souls of Rosa his
former wife, John Weston, William Weston, and others. To
Nicholas his son he leaves the reversion of one of the above tene-
ments, and also a large painted chamber with panelled ceiling
(cure tabula cilrata), and a small chamber called "Porteres
chambre," in tail; remainders to John, Thomas, and Richard
his sons, and Johanna and Katherine his daughters, in suc-
cessive tail. Also to his said sons and daughters he leaves the
reversion of the rest of the above tenements in tail, with cross
remainders ; ultimate remainder in trust for sale, and one hundred
pounds sterling to be devoted to the fabric of the church of
S. Mary aforesaid, and the residue to be distributed among the
deserving poor, being householders, in the Ward of Billingesgate
It is probable that most lnes ber- [ sionlly such lnes were known by
ing this nme were originally given up ] coarser nmes. ee l%xt I. p. 42, n.
to tews, i.e., houses of ill fme. Occ-
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
465
or elsewhere in the City of London. To Sir William Spark, the
rector, churchwardens and other parishioners of the aforesaid
church, he leaves the reversion of lands and tenements in
S. Vedast Lane after the decease of his wife, for the maintenance
of a chantry and wax- tapers in the said church in manner directed,
and for distribution of alms every week to two of the poorest men
or women of the parish, &c. The residue of the issues and
profits of the said lands and tenements to be to the use of the
fabric of the aforesaid church. In default in carrying out the
terms of his will the property is to go over to the rector,
churchwardens, and parishioners of the church of S. Botolph
near Billingesgate for like purposes, and again in default to the
Wardens of London Bridge for the time being, in the name of
the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London, for pious
uses in the chapel upon the said bridge. Dated London, 26 April,
A.D. 1428. Roll 161 (57).
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Joye (Jo), chandler.--To be buried in the church of
S. Dunstan in the East. To William Brunse, the rector, church-
wardens and parishioners of the said church, and to the masters
or wardens of the chantry or fraternity in honour of the Blessed
Mary in the same, he leaves the reversion of a certain messuage
in Cosyneslane in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay, in aid of
the maintenance of a perpetual chaplain of the said chantry or
fraternity for the souls of members of the said fraternity, and
for the souls of Thomas Southam, Sabina, wife of the same,
and others. Dated London, 5 August, A.D. 1430.
Roll 161 (61).
1433.
ANNO 12 HENRY VI.
Monday zext after the Feast of S. Lu "]ce, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Bret (ALA.).mTestament touching the disposition of his
brewery called "le Christofre on the hope " in the parish of
S. Botolph without Aldrychesgate, which he leaves to John the
The authority already cited (suTra, ] states that this property was "lost at
p. 463, note 2) respecting lands, &c., I the Confiscation."
left to the parish of S. Mary at Hill
VOL. H. 2
466
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1433.
Abbot of the Monastery of S. Alban, in the diocese of Lincoln
and county of Hertford, and convent of the same, together with a
tatg'owe t of lead and a certain horse mill, so that the abbot and
convent pray for his soul, the souls of Robert Bret his father,
Alice his mother, Johanna and Isabella his late wives, and others.
To be buried according to directions contained in a certain other
testament. Dated London, 12 June, A.D. 1425. Roll 162 (6).
Sevenoke (VrILLIAM), grocer.- Testament touching certain
lands and tenements and a wharf called "Asselyneswharf" in the
parish of S. Dunstan towards the Tower, formerly belonging to
John Cherteseye, draper, the reversion of which he leaves to the
Prior and Convent of the Church or House of H. Trinity the
Great within Algate. Dated London, 5 July, A.D. 1432.
Roll 162 (7).
Arnold (John), "curreour."--To be buried in the church
of S. Giles without Crepulgate near Isolda his late wife. To
William Aleyn his kinsman a certain tenement in Morestrete in
the parish of S. Giles aforesaid. The rest of his property in the
same parish to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to pious and
charitable uses for the good of his soul, the souls of Iso]da and
Emmota his former wives, Emmota Bussh his sister, and others.
Dated London, the last day of September, .D. 1429.
Roll 162 (8).
Oxneye (SLOMO), goldsmith.--Testament touching certain
lands and tenements, he having already made another testament
touching his movables. To James Peryur, the rector, church-
wardens and certain parishioners of the church of S. Nicholas Acoun
near Lombardstrete, he leaves tenements in the said street and
S. Nicholas Lane, either in possession or reversion, so that they
maintain out of the issues and profits of the same a chantry for the
souls of John Bartell, Alexander Watford and Agnes, wife of the
same, Bartholomew Chaungeour, Sarah, wife of the same, and Alice
their daughter, Cecilia his late wife, and others ; and observe
other religious duties in manner directed. The residue of the
profits to be kept in a box in the said church under the care of
Tap.trough. It figures as an imple- ] ' Memorials' (p. 194). Cf. will of Thomas
ment used by brewers in Riley's [ Curteise, Part I. p. 541.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
467
the rector and churchwardens and to be devoted to the repair of
the aforesaid tenements and to the fabric and ornaments of the
said church. In cases of default made in the aforesaid chantry
the property is to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty for
the purpose of executing the terms of his will. Dated London
Thursday, 2 March, A.D. 1429. Roll 162 (15).
lolf (Jo), shipwright and lighterman.--To be buried in the
churchyard of the church of All Hallows de Berkyng. To
Johanna his daughter wife of William Miller shipwright, a
mansion in Petitwales in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid.
The rest of his tenements, with wharf in the 'same street
and parish, to be sold, and the proceeds devoted to pious and
charitable uses for the good of his soul the souls of Matilda,
hIatilda, and Johanna his late wives and others the maintenance
of a chantry priest for two years in the aforesaid church, the
repair of the said church highways, &c. Dated London,
24 March, A.D. 1432. Roll 162 (16).
Monday ext after the Feast of S. Maur, Abbot [15 Jan.].
Sevenoke (vrILLIAM), grocer.--Testament touching his tene-
ment in the lane called " Botulpheslane" in the parish of
S. George near Estchepe, which he leaves to Sir Roger Jurdon,
Prior of the New Hospital of S. Mary without Bisshopesgate and
convent of the same, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. George aforesaid for the souls of Roger de la
Bere and others. Dated London 5 July, A.D. 1432.
Roll 162 (20).
Caketon (WALTER), ' setter." -- To John Croxton, Richard
Pepyn, and John Lombe, three chaplains of the chantry
Or arrowsmith (Riley, ' hiemorials,'
p. 60, n.).
2 The will of a Sir John "Lambe,"
described as chaplain of the chantry
of Sir Thomas hiore in the chapel of
8. Thomas the hiartyr in the cemetery
commonly called" Pardone Cherchhawe,"
adj oining the cathedralchurch of S. Paul,
of which administration was granted in
1434, is preserved among the cathedral
archives. The sme archives also con-
rain an ordinance by the Dean and
Chapter of S. Paul's and the thirty
chaplains dwelling in the mansions
called "Presteshouses," toucbing the
habitation of the three chaplains
attached to the chapel built by Sir
Thomas hiore, late Dean of S. Paul's,
in honour of S. Anne and S. Thomas
the Martyr, dated 8 July, 1424 (Hist.
hISS. Com., Ninth Report, Appendix,
pp. 48 a-55 a).
2H2
468
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
in a certain chapel in S. Paul's churchyard called "Pardon-
chirchehawe," founded by Thomas More, clerk, in honour of
S. Anne and S. Thomas the Martyr, he leaves certain tenements
and shops in Bowyerrewe in the parish of S. Martin, Ludgate,
in le Bayly without Ludgate, and also near le Jewen gardyn in
the parish of S. Botolph without Aldrichegate, charged with the
maintenance of an additional chantry priest in the aforesaid
chapel, and with certain payments to the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's for choristers to sing daily after compline the psalm/)e
l)rofundis with versicles, Requiem eternaqn, and the prayer
I, tcli,ta Domine at the tomb of the aforesaid Thomas More.
Dated London, 1 December, A.D. 1429. Roll 162 (24).
Brit (AL).--To be buried according to directions contained
in another testament touching his movable goods. To Sibil his
wife a life interest in certain lands, tenements, &c., in the parish
of All Hallows de Fanchirche ; the reversion or remainder to be
sold, and out of the proceeds he leaves ten pounds to his said
wife, twenty shillings to the fabric of the nave of the church of
All Hallows aforesaid, and ten marks for the maintenance of a
chantry priest in the church of S. Botolph without Aldrichgate
for one year ; the residue to be devoted to marriage portions for
poor girls and other charitabl uses. Dated London, 28 June,
A.D. 1432. Roll 162 (33).
Monday the Feast of S. Peter in Cathedr [ Feb.].
Caketon (WALTER), " setter."-- To be buried according to
instructions contained in his testament touching his movables.
To John Prentys, Dean of the Free Royal Chapel of S. Stephen
within the Palace of Westminster, and college of the same,
certain rents issuing from a tenement called "le Scot on the
hoop" in Bisshopisgatestrete, charged with keeping the obits of
Robert Foulmer, late canon of the chapel aforesaid, and of John
Preston, also canon of the same, on the 29th day of August of each
Elected Dean of S. Paul's 1406. Died founding a chantry of three priests
in 1421, and was buried in a cloister on therein, but dying before it could be
the north side of S. Paul's Church, where accomplished, his wish was carried out
anciently stood a chapel founded by by his executors (Newcourt, 'Reper-
Gilbert Becket (Portreeve of London), torium,' vol. i. p. 43).
,-tnd rebuilt by the dean, who purposed
COURT OF HUSTIN(}, LONDON.
469
year, with distribution of specific sums of money to the dean,
canons, vicars, choristers, and verger (vi'gebanilus)as directed.
Dated London, 18 August, A.D. 1430. Roll 162 (41).
Ulsthorp (John), tailor.--To Sir Thomas Faukys, rector, and
the churchwardens of the church of S. Brigid in Fletestrete,
certain tenements, comprising a tenement called "the Tabard,"
situate between "the Castell " and "le George atte Sholaneend,"
and another called "the Ravyn" in the parish of S. Brigid,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry for the good of his
soul, the souls of Alice his late wife, Reymund his son, and
others, and for the soul of Isabella his present wife, when dead,
in manner as directed. The priest serving the said chantry to
have his chamber and dwell within the parish, and also to keep
in a cupboard under the altar a missal, a chalice and paten, a
chasuble of red velewe with apparel for festivals and two other
chasubles for Sundays and weekdays, and a Processional. The
said priest is also to have the use of his large Antiphonar with
music of the use of Sarum, a large Gradual of the same use,
a pair of phials, and a paxb'ede of silver. The residue of the
ferm of the aforesaid messuages, after disbursement of charges,
to be kept in a box for the purpose and to be expended when
necessary upon repair of the same messuages, and not otherwise.
In default the proI)erty to go over to the vicar and church-
wardens of the church of S. Dunstan in Fletestrete for similar
uses. Isabella his wife to have a life interest in the above
messuages, provided she maintain the above chantry, &c. Also
to the aforesaid rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Brigid he leaves shops in the same parish in aid of the
said church and repair of its goods and ornaments. Dated
25 January, A.D. 1432. Roll 162 (46).
Monday next before the Feast of S. G'egory, Pope [12 March].
David (PETER), saddler.--To the Wardens and Commonalty of
the Mistery of Saddlers the reversion of certain tenements 1 in
x No specific mention of the pro-[ the Commissioners uppointed in 1880
perty here devised aploeurs to have ] to inquire into the estates of the livery
been mude in the Company's return to companies.
COURT OF HUSTLNO, LONDON.
471
said Thomas she leaves a garden, wharf, &c., situate near the
house of John Hedersete, fishmonger, called "le Herynghows,"
together with all the stock of the said garden except le Vynegre
which is there. Dated London, 27 May, A.D. 1433.
Roll 162 (68).
lenne (Jom), skinner.--To Master John Braughyng, the
rector, and parishioners of the church of S. John upon Wal-
brook and their successors, certain lands and tenements at the
corner of Walbrook, an annual quitrent of sixty shillings sterling
issuing from a tenement in the parish of S. Mary Wolchirche,
together with the reversion of the same tenement, to hold
the same charged with the maintenance of a chantry within
the aforesaid church for the souls of the late King Henry IV.,
the testator, Olive his late wife, and others, with observance of
his obit and other religious duties as directed. Distributions
to be also made out of the issues and profits of the above
bequest to divers chaplains and to poor householders within
the parish of S. John aforesaid, and the residue to be kept in a
box in charge of the churchwardens for keeping the said lands and
tenements in repair, and for pious and charitable uses. In case
of default made in carrying out the terms of these bequests
the property is to go over to the rector and parishioners of the
church of S. Stephen in Walbrook for like purposes within the
said parish church. The rest of his tenements within the City
and suburbs to be sold by his executors, and the proceeds to
be devoted to the relief of prisoners in Ludgate, Neugate, Flete,
the Marshalsea, King's Bench, in the prison of convict clerks
in the Abbey of Westminster, 1 and others, the repair of highways
around London, &c. Dated London, 1 December, A.D. 1426.
Roll 162 (69).
Monday qext berate the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 JulyJ.
Cok (ROBERT), glover.--To be buried in the church of S. Mag-
The old Gate-house of the precincts, and loman Catholic recusants, whilst
Westminster, previous to the Reforma- the other acquired an unenviable noto-
tion was divided into two chambers, riety as the public prison of Westmin-
one of which became the Bishop of ster (Stanley's 'Westminster Abbey,'
London' prison for convicted clergy pp. 399-402).
&D.
1454.
1434
47
CALENDAR OF ILLS,
nus the Martyr near London Bridge. Certain tenements and
wharf called "Drynkwateres wharf," and others, in the parishes of
S. Magnus near London Bridge and H. Trinity the Less in Knyght-
rideristrete, a tenement called "litillondon "in the parish of All
Hallows called "atte VCalle," and others, held by the testator as
security for a deb due by lgicholas, son of Robert Cok, late
glover, to be redeemed by the said Nicholas upon payment of one
hundred marks sterling ; otherwise the same are to be held by
Margaret his wife and Nicholas Bolthorp, vintner, his executors,
for the lifetime of the aforesaid Nicholas. Dated London,
3 February, A.D. 1433. Roll 162 (78).
Coffyn (To.iAs), baker.--To be buried in the church of
tI. Trinity the Less. To Agnes his wife a bakehouse and shops
in the parish of H. Trinity aforesaid for life ; remainder as to a
certain shop to Thomas his son in tail, and as to the residue to
the rector and churchwardens of the church of H. Trinity afore-
said and their successors, for the maintenance of a chantry founded
therein for the sotfls of John le Chambre and Roger de Ely, as
well as for the souls of Johanna and Isabella his late wives. Also
to the said rector and churchwardens the reversion of the shop
left to his son, so that they observe his obit in manner directed.
In default the whole of the property to go over to the Mayor and
Commonalty of the City of London for similar purposes. Dated
London, 27 March, A.D. 1434. Roll 162 (79).
1435.
ANNO 13 HENRY VI.
Monday qext before tle Feast of S. Giles, Abbot [1 Sept.].
(uundissh (JOHN), "brouderer. 'u -- To be buried near hIatilda
his late wife in the church of S. Margaret de Lothbury. To
Thomas, Rouland, and Henry his sons he leaves divers furred
gowns, a covered piece of silver marked with swans (signis) and
another covered piece marked with eagles, and the implements of
his craft. Also to Thomas his son certain tenements in the parish
of S. Mary de Vanchirche in tail, on condition his said son im-
1)each not his executors of waste committed on his lands and
Embroiderer.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
473
tenements in the county of Suffolk ; remainders over. To Alice
his wife his hostel called " Yvihalle" in the parish of H. Trinity
aforesaid 1 (sic), together with tenements in Hoggenlane in the
same parish, for life ; remainders to his aforesaid sons in successive
tail male ; remainder to the rector and parishioners of the church
of tL Trinity aforesaid for pious and charitable uses. Dated
London, 8 May, A.D. 1433. Roll 163 (64).
1435.
ANNO 14 HENRY VI.
Monday ?zect after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 Nov.].
Haxham or Exham (JOHN), cordwainer.--To be buried in the
principal entry to the churchyard of the parish church of All
Hallows in Lumbardstrete, where Johanna his late wife lies buried.
To William Archer of London, cordwainer, and Margaret, wife of
the same, the testator's daughter, he leaves lands and tenements
in Lumbardestrete in tail; remainder in trust for sale for pious
and charitable uses. To rilliam Landwath, cordwainer, and
Agnes, wife of the same, daughter of Johanna his late wife, other
lands and tenements in the same street and parish in tail, with
similar remainder. Dated London, 15 April, A.D. 1435.
Roll 164 (14).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Lemman (JoHn), skinner.--To be buried near Johanna his late
wife in S. Paul's churchyard. To Johanna his present wife he
leaves two hundred pounds sterling and a moiety of all his goods
and chattels movable, saving his coined money and his shop and
its merchandise. Dated London, 24 September, A.D. 1435.-
Also to Johanna his wife his tenements called "le Meriole" in
Westchepe, parish of All Hallows in Honylane, near a tavern
called "le Gore," for life ; remainder in trust for sale, and twenty
pounds of the proceeds to be devoted to the fabric of the new
church of S. Stephen upon Walbrook. Also of the proceeds he
leaves five pounds for the maintenance of the Fraternity of Corpus
Christi of the craft of Skinners of London, and forty shillings for
H. Trinify the Less.
474 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
the maintenance of the Fraternity of the Blessed Mary of the
same craft. Roll 164 (24).
Monday next after the Feast of . Vincent, Martyr [22 Ja.].
Chaddo (JOHN), cutler.-- To be buried in the church of
S. Mildred in the Poultry. To Johanna his wife he leaves his
interest in a certain annual rent charged on tenements in the
parish of All Hallows upon the Solar (suger solariun). A
certain tenement in Conynghopelane in the parish of S. Mildred
aforesaid, situate near the tenement formerly belonging to Walter,
Lord Fitz Wauter, which he and his aforesaid wife jointly had
acquired, to be sold after the decease of his wife, and the proceeds
distributed among poor householders, parishioners of the churches
of S. Mary de Colchirche and S. Mildred aforesaid, and also poor
cutlers for the good of his soul. Dated London, 10 February,
A.D. 1434. Roll 164 (28).
$Ionday next after the Feast of S. ]Iathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Knolles 1 (THOMAS), senior, grocer.--Testament touching a
tenement formerly belonging to Richard Odyham senior, grocer,
in the parish of S. Antonin, which he leaves to Robert Wydyton,
grocer, and Elizabeth, wife of the same, daughter of the afore-
said Richard and late wife of John Oxneye, grocer, for their lives.
Also to Dame Johanna Welles, a nun in the convent of
Sopwelle e near the rill of St. Alban, daughter of the aforesaid
Elizabeth, he leaves an annual rent of thirteen shillings and four-
pence issuing from the above tenement. The reversion of the
said tenement he leaves to Johanna, wife of Thomas Saundres and
sister of the said Elizabeth, for life, subject to the payment of the
above annual rent ; and after the decease of the parties interested
the tenement to remain to the Wardens of the Mistery of the
Grocery of the City of London and commonalty of the same for
1 Alderman of Dowgate; Sheriff, i rebuilt S. Antholin's Church, and gave
1394-5 ; hiayor, 1399-1400. Took an his own house to the Grocers' Company
active part in rebuilding the Guildhall, for the relief of the poor. His benevo-
"and instead of an old little cottage in I lence further extended to providing
Aldermanberie Street, made a fair and I sweet water for the prisoners confined
goodly house more nearuntoSt.Laurence in Newgate and Ludgate.
Church in the Jm'ie" (Stow). He also ! A Benedictine nunnery.
1436.
476
CALENDAR OF W'ILLS,
preceptor, or master when dead, with donations to the poor, &c.,
in manner prescribed. In every case of default the beneficiaries
are to forfeit an annual sum of six shillings and eightpence.
Dated London, 26 May, A.D. 1432. Roll 164 (36).
Knolles (THOMAS), senior, grocer.--To be buried in the church
of S. Antonin. Bequests to the said church and ministers
thereof, to divers orders of friars in London, the hospitals of
S. Mary de Bedlem without Bysshopesgate and S. Mary without
Bysshopesgate, the fabric of the church of Northmymmes and
parishioners thereof, the nuns of Soppewell and Pray, the in-
mates of various prisons, &c. Bequests also of money or goods
to Thomas, William, Robert., and Richard his sons, Beatrix,
Margery, and Margaret his daughters, Beatrix, daughter of his
son Thomas, his servants, and others. Among other charitable
bequests he leaves the sum of ten pounds to be distributed
among the poor men of his mistery, and a similar sum to the
poor of the parish of S. Antonin. Dated London, 20 May, A.D.
1435.---Also he wills that his feoffees in trust of houses, shops,
&c., in the parishes of S. Antonin, S. Thomas the Apostle,
S. Martin in the Vintry, All Hallows de Honylane, and elsewhere
in the City of London, and also of the advowson of the said
church of All Hallows, convey the same absolutely to Thomas his
son. His feoffees in trust of his manor of Northmymmes, co.
Herts, and of other lands and tenements in the same county,
as well as in Lambhithe, co. Surrey, are to convey a like estate
in the same to his said son. Roll 164 (37).
NoTE.--The above will was made an exhibit in Chancery on behalf
of tho defendant in re Attorney-General v. Fishmongers' Company.
Monday qzext after the Feast of S. Denstan, Bishop [19 May].
Clopton (CLAtICE, wife of ROBERT, draper), relict of Thomas
Scot, salter.--A certain tenement in Bredestrete in the parish of
All Hallows to be sold, and a chantry to be maintained out of the
proceeds in the church of All Hallows aforesaid for the space of
four years next after his decease. Dated 3 February, A.D. 1435.
Roll 164 (45).
' Co. Herts. [ See notes s%p'a, p. 313.
COURT OF ttUSTING, LONDON.
477
Barton 1 (HENRY), skinner.--To be buried in the chapel of
le Chamel of S. Paul's. To the Master and Brethren of the
Guild or Fraternity of Corpus Christi and to the rector of the
church of S. John upon Walbroke he leaves divers tenements
situate in Watlyngstrete in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermari-
chirch and in Vestchepe, and a messuge called "le Rede lyon" in
odestrete in the parish of S. Alphege, for the purpose of erecting
almshouses. Also to the same he leaves an annual rent of four
marks issuing from lands and tenements called " Romaynsrent"
in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermarichirch. Directions given at
great length for keeping his obit in the chapel of le Charnel,
with instructions to supply the Mayor and Aldermen who attend
with two shillings of bread called " Maindbrede, '' six gallons of
wine, and a barrel of beer containing thirty gallons. Sums of
money to be given to the Mayor, Recorder, Sheriffs, Chamberlain,
and others attending mass on the morrow of the Feast of All
Saints, as also to the Common Clerk of the City for the time
being for proclaiming the terms of his testament. The master
and brethren and rector aforesaid to maintain a chantry in the
chapel of the Guildhall. The chaplain of the fraternity to be
provided with a livery gown for the festival of Corpus Christi, and
to attend every meeting of the guild or fraternity held for the
purpose of observing the obit or anniversary of any brother or
sister of the same. To the Prior and Convent of Elsyngspytell
in the parish of S. Alphege within Crepulgate he leaves an annual
rent of six shillings and eightpence, on condition they send two
canons to attend his mass on All Souls' Day, and provide two
pounds of wax to be made into small candles called "Syngyng-
candelles," for masses to be said so long as the said candles shall
last. " Also to the aforesaid master and warden and rector afore-
said he leaves his complete vestment of black velvet with orphreys
1436.
An abstract of the testator's will
is printed in Herbert's ' Twelve Great
Livery Companies of London,' 1836
(vol. ii. 347-50), together with an ac-
count of the property as it existed at
that time and its mode of application.
No further information, however, as to
the propertyhere devised to the Skinners'
Company is to be got from Mr. Hare's
Report or from the Company's return
to the Livery Companies Commission
of 1880.
Bread given at the observance of
an obit or anniversary of a person's
decease, otherwise called his "year's
mind"; just as the religious service
held thirty days after his decease was
knom as his "month's mind."
One is reminded of the old-
fashioned auction "by inch of candle."
1436.
478 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of feather work and others of cloth of gold, also aute'clothes,
comprising a f'ount, coun'ef'oun, and cureys 3 to match ;
a cross of silver enamelled and gilt, weighing 3 ]b 8 oz. troy,
with c'ossesaf of col0er grit, and a silver-gilt coupe for reserv-
ing the Host, weighing 2 ]b 7 oz. troy ; also large silver cups
called "Bolpeces" or "Bolcuppis," weighing 7 lb 10 oz. troy ;
also eweris, chageou's, and platers marked with his arms.
The said bolcuppis or bolpeces to be used for serving wine
to the Mayor, Aldermen, or Sheriffs attending his obit, and
whenever the members of the guild or fraternity of the SMnners
of London are summoned to meet at their hall. To the
rector and churchwardens of the church of S. Mary de Alder-
marichirche and their successors he leaves all his lands and
tenements called" Romaynsrent" aforesaid, subject to the above
charge, on condition the said rector for the time being prays for
the souls of Richard Barton, the testator's father, Dionisia his
mother, and others. To Johanna his wife, by way of dower,
houses, shops, &c., in the parish of S. John Zakary and S. Anne
and the parish of S. Mary Stanyng, which he acquired from the
executors of Drugo Barantyne by deed enrolled ; also his manor
of Yonges in the vill or parish of Staundon, co. Hefts, his lands
and meadows near V'adismyln, co. Herts, his manor called
"Marshall" at High Cross, co. Hefts, and his place called "Sores"
in the parish of Staundon aforesaid, to hold to the said Johanna for
the term of her life, provided she make no further claim for dower;
remainder in trust for sale for charitable uses. Also to his said
wife he leaves divers goods and chattels by way of her share, if
she be content to receive them as such. To Ralph his brother he
leaves two silver jugs, his Basinet, his paler garnished with silver,
and his Jalc of red Velewet. To twenty-four poor men of the art
of Skinners in the City of London, being householders and very
poor, six shillings and eightpence respectively and a quarter of
coals, in return for their prayers ; and to every apprentice to the
Skinners' craft twelve pence. Bequests also to those receiving
Or frontal: a movable, ornamental
front, whether of metal, wood, or loose
silk, put close to the fore part of the
altar, reaching down to the ground.
This may mean the hangings against
the wall above and behind the altar,
otherwise clled su2)e'-f'ontale or upper
frontal.
a Curtains to hang around the altar.
Hust. Roll 144 (35).
COURT OF HUSTEG, LONDON.
479
alms of the Fraternity of Corpus Christi of the testator's craft,
and of the Fraternity of the Blessed Mary of the same craft.
Gowns and hoods of best Welsh grey cloth' (de optimo panno
roceto Wallensi') and linen vests to be distributed among the poor
of Mildenhale, Staundon, and the City of London. Bequests to
divers orders of friars, the inmates of hospitals and prisons, the
lepers at Hakeney, S. Giles, and S. Thomas Wateryng, as well as
to his apprentices and numerous other individuals. Dated
London, the last day of July, A.D. 1434. Roll 164 (46).
1436.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 Jne].
Game (HuHH), "peautrer."--To be buried in the church of
S. Mildred in the Poultry, to the rector, churchwardens, and
parishioners of which he leaves a certain tenement situate near
le Scaldynglane within the parish, together with shops in the
parish of S. Leonard de Estchep and in Candelwykstrete in the
parish of S. Mary de Abbechirch, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry for the good of his soul, the souls of Agnes and
Matilda his late wives, Margaret his present wife, and others ;
also with the observance of his obit, with gifts of bread and
cheese and beer, &c., in manner directed. In default the
property is to go over to the Prioress and Convent of Kyl-
bourne for similar uses. Devises a certain tenement in
Graschirchstret in the parish of S. Leonard de Estchepe to
certain "peautrers," whom he appoints executors, to the intent
that they shall immediately after his decease convey the same to
Margaret his wife, to hold absolutely. Dated London, 10 June,
A.D. 1435. Roll 164 (47).
[ANNO 15 HENRY VI.]
[NOTE.--The regnal year and date of the session of the Court
are omitted throughout Roll 165.]
Stace (RICHARD), jeweller.--To be buried in the church of
S. Christopher. To the rector, churchwardens, and parishioners
Probably some kind of frieze, Wales a In this way the custom which al-
having enjoyed a reputation for manu- lowed a citizen to give his wife a life
facture of friezes :--" Rocatus, coloris estate only in his lands and tenements
'oc seu rupis, ut videtur, idem forte within the City was circumvented. (See
qui marmoreus '" (Du Cange). Introd., Part I., p. xxxviii.)
[A.D.
1436,
147.]
[A.D.
1436,
1437.]
480
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of the said church a certain tenement near Cornhill which he and
Johanna his mother acquired from John Olneye, grocer, and
Dionisia, wife of the same (widow and executrix of Richard
Claveryng, draper), by deed enrolled, 1 charged with the observance
of his obit within the said church, and gifts of bread, beer, and
clothing to the poor ; also with certain payments to the fabric
of the body of the said church and for the maintenance of the
Fraternity of S. Christopher therein. In default the property to
go over to the Wardens and Masters of the Mistery of Goldsmiths
of the City of London and commonalty of the same for the relief
of the poor of the said commonalty. Dated London, 12 March,
A.D. 1433. Roll 165 (1).
lIewnam ('rILLIAM), sl:inner.--To be buried in S. Paul's
churchyard as in another testament touching his movable goods
more fully is declared. To the rector, churchwardens, and
parishioners of the church of S. Augustine by S. Paul's Gate he
gives a right of way (quandam viam process.ionalem) through his
alley to the east end of the church, with metes and bounds as set
out. To Elizabeth his daughter the reversion of certain lands
and tenements in Watlyngstret in the parish of S. Augustine
after the decease of Elizabeth his wife, to hold in tail subject to
the above easement ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, 7 May, A.D. 1435.
oll 165 (19).
Sutton (TOMAS), tailor. -- To be buried in the church of
II. Trinity the Less near Quenehithe, near Roger his late brother.
To Geoffrey Gybon, Master of the Fraternity of Tailors and
Armourers of Linen Armour of S. John the Baptist in the City
of London, the wardens and brethren and sisters of the same
fraternity, he leaves lands, tenements, and a wharf in a certain
lane called " Cressynghamlane " in the parish of S. James de
Garlikhithe, which the testator jointly acquired with others from
Robert Luton, late draper, and Robert Mildenhale, late skinner, by
deed enrolled. All the issues and profits of the said lands and
tenements, &c., after payment of cost of repair and maintenance,
to be devoted to the relief of poor brethren and sisters in the
Hust. Roll 134 (101). I Hust. Roll 142 (40).
COURT OF HUSTIbTG LOIDON.
481
almshouses of the fraternit.y, near the hall of the fraternity in
the parish of S. Martin Oteswiche. To Cristina his wife tene-
ments in the parish of H. Trinity aforesaid for life ; remainder to
the master and wardens of the fraternity aforesaid for like uses.
Dated London, 23 May, A.D. 1432. Roll 165 (30).
Terry (GUY), baker.--To be buried in the church of the Friars
Minors near Newgate. Bequests to the fabric of the said church
and to the friars for their prayers, and for the maintenance of a
chantry for the space of one year in the parish church of S. Anne
near Aldrisshgate. To Alice his wife his bakehouse in the parish
of S. Anne aforesaid, and all his lands and tenements in the
parish of S. Swithun in Candelwikstrete and in Grubbestrete in
the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, for life ; remainder to
Richard Cotton de Bromesgrove, co. Worcester, and John Shepton,
citizen of London, in fee. Dated London, 17 March, A.D. 1436.
Roll 165 (32).
Stufford (Jon:N).--To be buried in the church of S. Michael
de Bassyngeshawe, where lies the body of Margery his late wife.
To Isabella his wife a tenement at the corner of the lane called
" Turnebastlane" in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermariechirch for
life ; remainder to Katherine his daughter and John his son in
successive tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charit-
able uses. Dated London, 4 May, .D. 1436. Roll 165 (34).
1436,
1437.]
ANNO 16 HENRY VI.
Monday t after the Feast of S. Faith, Vivgiqz [60ct.].
Bucon (Jo), woolmonger.--To be buried in the church of
S. Mary de Estneston, co. Northampton, viz., in the aisle or chapel
(iq insula seu capella) of H. Trinity, where lie the remains of
Richard his father and Katherine his mother, if so be he die at
From the return made by the Com-
pany to the Livery Companies Com-
mission of 1880 it appears that the
property here devised is now represented
by warehouse in Anchor Alley, Thames
Street, and by a sum of nmney in Consols,
tlm produce of other property devised.
VOL. II.
The whole of the income is applied solely
to the support of the Company's alms-
houses (Commissioners' Report, 1884
vol. ii. p. 426). The date of the will is
given as 26 May, 1432, both in the
Company's return and in Mr. Hate's
Report made in 1864.
2l
1437.
482
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1437.
Estneston ;z otherwise he is to be buried in the church of All
Hallows de Berkyngchirch. And whereas he purposes to rebuild
the church of Estneston and the chapel aforesaid during his life-
time, his executors are to carry out his project in the event of
his dying before the work is finished. Bequest to the vicar and
parishioners of the said church of an annual rent issuing from his
lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of All Hallows de Berkyng-
chirch, S. Clement towards Candelwikstrete, S. Leonard de Est-
chep, and elsewhere in the City for a term of ten years, for a
trental of S. Gregory to be said each year in the aforesaid chapel
for the good of his soul, the souls of his father and mother,
Laurence his brother, and others. To John Poutrelle and Margery
his wife, the testator's daughter, he leaves all his lands and
tenements just mentioned in tail, saving the above rent. Dated
London, 8 March, A.D. 1436.wAlso he wills that his feoffees in
trust of lands and tenements in Estneston, Toucestre, and Hol-
cote convey the same to John Bacoun, son of Laurence his
brother, saving free easement of his chambers, horses, &c., at
Estneston to John Poutrell and Margery aforesaid whenever they
like to sojourn there. His feoffees in trust of lands and tene-
ments in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen de Bermondseye, co.
Surrey, to convey the same to the aforesaid John and ]%Iargery.
Roll 166 (9).
Moqzday zx before the Feast of SS. Simoqz and Jude [28 Oct.].
Jepe (RlcmUD), Rector of the church of All Hallows de Hony-
lane.--To be buried in his church. To Katherine his sister a
tenement in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry for life ;
remainder to the Prioress and Convent of Chesthunte, co. Herts.
...... [The rest of the will is apparently lost.] Roll 166 (12).
Monday next after" the Feast of S. And'ew, Apostle [30 Nov.].
IUS (WILLIAM), Alderman 3 and goldsmith.--To be buffed in
the church of S. Michael upon Cornhill, to the rector and church-
wardens of which church he leaves the reversion of certain lands,
tenements, and rents within the parish after the decease of
' Easton Neston, near Towcester. [ ' Of Cornhill Ward ?
- .t.ar Drixworth, co. Northampton.
138.
484
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
formerly belonging to Dame Margery Welton, widow, and after-
wards to William Sevenok, grocer, and one of the Aldermen of
the City, which he leaves to the rector, vicar, churchwardens, and
parishioners of the church of S. Nicholas de Sevenok, co. Kent,
charged with the payment of five marks annually to some honest
man, not in holy orders, to teach poor children of the parish in
the messuage formerly belonging to William Sevenok, according
to the terms of the will of the said William ; and also with the
payment of ten shillings yearly to each of thirteen poor men and
women, at the discretion of the said rector, vicar, and wardens,
living in cottages formerly belonging to the said William. The
surplus of the issues and profits of the property to be kept in a
box within the said church for any emergency that may arise
touching the tenements. In default the property to go over to
the next heir male of the said William Sevenok. Dated London,
4 January, A.D. 1437. Roll 166 (46).
Monday next after" the Feast of S. James, Aostle [5 July].
Osborn (RICHARD), Clerk of the Chamber of the City of
London.- To be buried in the church of S. Michael de Bas-
syngeshawe, where Johanna his wife lies buried. To Agnes his
wife shops, &c., in the lane called " Seintsitheslane ,,a in the parish
of S. Benedict Shorhogge, and in Walbroke in the parish of
S. John, for life by way of dower. To William his son he leaves
the reversion of the above property, and also a tenement in the
parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhull, in tail ; remainder, as to the
tenement in Walbroke, to the rector and churchwardens of the
church of S. Michael de Bassyngeshawe for the maintenance of a
light upon the common beam before the crucifix within the said
church, and of a light to burn before the image of the Blessed
Mary when Salve Regina is sung. His other tenements to be
sold for pious and charitable uses. Also to his aforesaid son and
to Elizabeth, wife of the same, he leaves divers rents in the
Parish of S. Martin Pomers in Irmongerlane and elsewhere.
1 Of Tower Ward. of Queen Elizabeth, 1560. It has since
The school was founded in accord- been reconstructed under the Endowed
ance with the terms of his will (not Schools Act. The almshouses exist at
enrolled in the Husting), dated 4 July, the present day.
1 i32, nd incorporated by letters patent a Now Sie Lae. See note, p. 311.
COURT OF t/USTING, LONDON.
485
To the Prior and Convent of the House of the Salutation
of the Mother of God of the Carthusian Order near London
certain rents in the parish of S. Mary de Abbechirch, on condition
they observe the obit of Johanna Blounde on the day of the
Exaltation of H. Cross [14 Sept.], with Placebo and Di'ige
by note overnight and Requiem mass on the morrow. The rever-
sion of certain shops in the parish of S. Laurence in the Jewry
to be sold for pious uses after the decease of Thomas Osborn,
mercer, Alice, wife of the same, and Richard their son, without
any heir of the body of the said Richard being left surviving.
Dated London, 16 January, A.D. 1437. Roll 166 (66).
1438.
ANN0 17 HENRY VI.
Monday qzext after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jaqz.].
Sprot (ALEXANDER), vintner.--Testament touching his lands,
tenements, rents, and services in the parish of S. Botolph without
Algate. To the Prior of the Church of H. Trinity de Crichirche
within Algate, rector of the church of S. Botolph aforesaid, and
churchwardens of the said church of S. Botolph, he leaves certain
tenements, called respectively "le Ship" and "le Wollesakke,"
and also a tenement where formerly dwelt Robert Burford, 1 late
bell-founder (campana'ius), situate in the parish of S. Botolph
aforesaid, charged with the maintenance of a chantry for the good
of his soul, the souls of John Romeney, late potter, Robert
Burford, and others. In default the property to go over to the
Master and Brethren of the Church of S. Thomas the Martyr de
Acon near the Conduit, to execute his wishes aforesaid. Dated
London, 21 June, A.D. 1438. Roll 167 (15).
Scraynham (RICHARD), tailor.--To be buried in S. Sepulchre's
churchyard without Neugate where Johanna his late wife lies
buried. To Agnes his wife tenements and rents in the parish of
S. Stephen in Colmanstret for life ; remainder to William Hall,
mercer, his kinsman. Also to his said wife his leasehold tene-
ments and gardens in the parishes of S. Sepulchre aforesaid and
Son of William Burford, the "belyeter," whose will is enrolled supra, p. 301.
1439.
486
CALENDAR OF WILLS
S. Andrew de Holbourne. Dated London, Friday, 21 March,
.D. 1437. Roll 167 (19).
Monday next after the Feast of Iventio of H. Cross [3 May].
Louthe (ROBERT, BOa of ROBERT, late "joynour ").--To Isabella
his wife, by way of dower of his lands, tenements, and rents, he
leaves a certain tenement in the parish of S. Mary de Aldermarie-
chirch for life ; also rents in the same parish and in Bircherlane
in the parish of S. Michael upon Cornhull for life ; remainder to
Robert his son in tail. Also to the said Robert tenements in
"Seint Sydes lane " in the parish of S. Antonin and elsewhere,
charged with the observance of his obit in the church of S. Michael
de Paternosterchirch ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses.
Dated London, 1 August, A.D. 1419. Roll 167 (42).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Petronilla, Vi'gin [31 May].
tiunte (WILLIAM), butcher.--To be buried in the church of
S. Nicholas at the Shambles. Bequests to the said church and
ministers thereof, and the parish churches of Chidyngfold 1 and
Hampstede ; also to Agnes Hunte his kinswoman, John Grenehode,
his servants, apprentices, and others. To Alice his wife a certain
tenement in the parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid for life; remainder
to Walter Hunte, grocer, his son. Also to his wife a tenement in
S. Michael's Lane in the parish of S. Michael de Crokedlane, and
shops, &c., in the parish of S. Nicholas aforesaid, for life. After
her decease certain shops are to be sold for pious uses, whilst other
property he leaves to the rector and churchwardens of the church
of S. Nicholas aforesaid, charged with the maintenance of a
chantry and other conditions, in default of which the property is
to be sold by his executors and the proceeds devoted to pious and
charitable uses. His wife is also to enjoy a life estate in certain
of his lands and tenements, held by free deed (pe libel'am
cartam) or by court roll, in Kylbourne and elsewhere in the
county of lddlesex, without impeachment of waste ; remainder
in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Dated London,
15 April, A.D. 1438. Roll 167 (43).
Nct" tItlemere, co. Surrey.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
487
Monday next berate the Feast of S. Ba'nabas, Apostle [11 June].
Wedyngtolx (ROBERT), grocer.--To be buried in the church of
S. Magnus near London Bridge where his parents lie buried.
Bequest for the maintenance of a chantry in the said church for
the space of three years next after his decease. The residue
of his goods and chattels, after bequests to his executors and
others, he leaves to Elizabeth his wife. Dated 1 August, A.D.
1437.---Also he wills that his feoffees in trust of the manors of
Snodelond and Hallyng, co. Kent, convey a life estate in the same
to his aforesaid wife, that his executors sell the reversion and his
feoffees make a good title to the purchaser thereof. The proceeds
to be devoted to the repair of foundrous ways (via'uv o'ofuda-
um) and other pious and charitable uses. Roll 167 (50).
Meryv,.le (RICHARD), vintner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Mary Magdalen de Suthwerk. Certain cellars and solars near
lalmereslane 1 and Erberlane in the parish of S. Martin in the
Vintry (which he had formerly acquired jointly with others, who
had afterwards released the same to him) to be sold, and the
proceeds devoted to bestowing marriage portions upon poor girls,
the repair of highways, and other pious and charitable uses.
Dated London, 5 April, A.D. 1437.--Also he wills that if the men
of the Mistery of Vintners of the City of London become
incorporated by the King, and capable of holding lands and tene-
ments, within two years next after his decease, his feoffees in trust
of certain houses and shops in the parish of S. Edmund the King
and Martyr in Lombardstrete 3 shall so arrange matters that one
of them shall become solely seised of the said property, so as to
be able to devise the same to the wardens or masters of the said
mistery, to hold the same for the relief of the poor of the said
mistery, 4 otherwise the individual so solely seised is to devise the
1 Afterwards called Anchor Lane,
where the llumbers had their hall,
being tenants of the Vintners.
ffi "Now, on the Thmes' side. west
from Grantham's Lane, have ye Herber
Lane or Brikels' Lane, so called of John
Brikels, sometime owner thereof" (Stow).
A charter was granted to the Vint-
ners, dated 22 August, 15 Henry VI.,
A.D. 1437, few months fter the dte
of this will, and the property passed to
the Company, who, in their return made
to the Livery Companies Commission
appointed in 1880, state that it now
forms part of the bnk of Messrs.
Barclay, Bevn, Tritton & Co.
* The whole income is distributed
yearly among the poor members of the
Company in pensions and donations
(Report Livery Companies Com., 1884,
1439.
COU1Vr OF HUSTIN'G LONDON.
495
and tenements in the City of London, he having already made a
will disposing of his movables. To Johanna his wife all his lands
and tenements in the parish of S. Edmund the King in Lumbard-
strete for life ; remainder to the rector and churchwardens of the
church of S. Margaret in Briggestrete for the maintenance of a
chantry in the said church for the good of his soul, the souls of
John and Johanna his parents, Johanna his wife when dead, and
others, so long as the issues and profits are sufficient. Dated
London, 27 September, A.D. 1438.--His will touching a garden
near Horssedoune 1 in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen near Ber-
mondsey is that his feoffee in trust of the same shall make a good
life estate in the same to Johanna his wife whenever desired ;
remainder to be sold for charitable uses. Roll 170 (41).
lykhurst (ROBERT), butcher, otherwise called "Brounesbury."
--To be buried in the church of S. Nicholas at the Shambles. To
Sir Robert Pyryngton, the rector, churchwardens and parishioners
of the church of S. Leonard de Estchep, he leaves certain houses,
&c., in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid, in aid of a chantry
in the said church for the souls of the brethren and sisters or
benefactors, for the maintenance of certain lights, and charged
with the observance of an obit once a year for the good of
his soul, the souls of John Knyght, late butcher, Margery, wife
of the same, and others. A further bequest of an annual rent
of thirty-four shillings for maintenance of a chantry for the
souls of John Brounesbury, Johanna, Alice, and Isabella, wives
of the same, John the father and Eva the mother of the same,
and others. Dated London, 20 July, A.D. 1434. Roll 170 (42).
Monday ext after the Feast of S. Agnes, Virgin [21 Jan.].
Colston (WILLL0, "plommer."--Testament touching a certain
brewery called "le Bole on le hoop" at Tourhill in the parish
of S. Botolph without Algate, which he leaves to Agnes, daughter
' Variously spelt "Horseydown,"
" Horsadown," "Horselydown," &c. So
called from its being used as a grazing
field for horses and cattle. A popular
legend exists attributing its name to a
belief that the horse of King John lay
down with that monarch upon his back,
hence hovse-lie-dow. It was at one
time the nme of street, but is now
that of a district. Near it was Horse-
lydown Fair Street, described as a con-
siderable street between Paris Street
and Tooley Street and Five Foot Lane,
South,rk.
COUIT OF HUSTI'G, LONDON.
497
parish of Croydon, co. Surrey, shall make an estate tail in the
same to his son John ; remainder to the said feoffees for sale, the
proceeds being devoted to the seven works of mercy.--Also he
wills that his feoffees of his lands and tenements at Biggyng 1 in
the parish of Croydon aforesaid make a similar estate in the same
to Henry his son, with similar remainder. Roll 170 (51).
Ingrain (JOHN), fishmonger.--To be buried according to direc-
tions contained in his will touching his movables. To Ela his
wife certain lands and tenements in Distaflane in the parish of
S. Nicholas Coldeabbey, and in " Eldenelane," " Eldedeneslane,"
or "Elvedenelane '' in the parish of S. Faith, for life ; remainder
to Agnes his daughter in tail; remainder in trust for sale, and the
proceeds to be devoted to pious and charitable uses as well as to
the maintenance of the ornaments more especially of the church
of S. Nicholas aforesaid, in manner prescribed. Also to his said
wife his lands and tenements in the vills of Hampstede, Eccles
near the sea, Happesburgh, and Ingham, co. Norfolk, and also
his copyhold house called "Fysshows " at Lowystoft. Dated
London, 5 October, A.D. 1441. Roll 170 (52).
Megre (EMMA, relict of Jo, "peautrer ").--Testament touch-
ing her tenements in Shetebouruelane s in the parish of S. Mary
Abbechirche, and in the parishes of S. Mary Wolnoth near
Candelwykstrete and S. Mary Wolnoth in Lombardstrete, which
she leaves to Sir James Forster, the rector, churchwardens and
other parishioners of the church of S. Mary Wolnoth aforesaid,
charged with the maintenance of certain torches and tapers; the
residue of the issues and profits, after payments for repairs, &c.,
to be devoted to the ornaments of the chapel of S. John the
Baptist and S. John the Evangelist, where she is to be buried,
within the church aforesaid. In case of default the property is to
go over to the Wardens of the
There appears to be a "Biggens
Farm" at the present dy in the vicinity
of Norwood, and not far from Croy-
don.
a Now Warwick Lane, leading into
Newgate Street. Among the archives
of S. Paul's there is preserved a demise
VOL. II.
Fraternity of S. Giles in aid of
bythe Dean and Chapter to John Harpe-
feld, Archdeacon of London, of their
great messuage" in the lane of old tyme
cauled Alden's lane but now cauled
Warwick lane," 10 lIay, 1555.
low Sherborn Lane. As to the mode
of spelling, see note sulra, p. 136.
2K
1445.
5
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
so that the said wardens duly observe his obit. Certain lands
and tenements in the parishes of S. Mary Magdalen near the Old
Fish Market, S. Peter near Pouleswharf, S. Michael de Paternoster-
chirche in the Riole, and S. Swithun in Candelwykstrete to be sold
for pious and charitable uses, and his feoffees in trust of the same
to make a good title to the purchaser. His manor of Sippenham
in the parish of Leuesham, co. Kent, to be likewise sold, saving
an annuity of forty shillings to William Osbarn. His leasehold
mansion and shop in the parish of S. Antonin to be sold to some
honest man of his mistery and the proceeds devoted to pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, 7 June, A.D. 1442.
Roll 171 (2).
Monday next befoq'e the Feast of S. Amb'ose, Bishop [4 AIzil].
Eyr (JonANA), widow.--To be buried according to directions
contained in her will touching her movables. A certain tenement
in the parish of S. Antonin in Watlyngstrete to be sold in aid of a
chantry founded in her other will. Her son Thomas to have her
lands and tenements in the street of Lothebury in the parish of
S. Margaret (except a tenement which she leaves to Thomas
Scales), provided he pay to her executors the sum of thirty pounds
out of the forty pounds which she had expended upon the re-
covery of certain lands and tenements in the vills and parishes of
Teaston and Barmelynge, co. Kent, which lands and tenements
she also leaves to her said son in tail ; remainder to William
Moille and Margaret his wife in special tail. Also to the said
Thomas she leaves her reversionary interest in two tenements
and shops in Bredstret in the parish of All Hallows in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for the maintenance of a chantry
in the church of S. Mary Wolnoth in Lumbardestrete. Dated
London, 8 January, n.D. 1442. Roll 171 (26).
Hildy (JoHn), "pulter."3--To Sir John Saxton, the rector, and
churchwardens of the church of S. Mildred in the Poultry, he
leaves his brewery called "le Cok," situate near the tenement
' Teston, near Maidstone. I Poulterer.
- Barming.
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riO1
of Thomas Haseley called "le Compter, 'u in the parish of
S. Mildred, so that out of the issues and profits they duly
observe the obits of Richard Merlowe and of Alexander Bartelot
late "pulter," in manner prescribed, for the good of the souls
of the said Richard, Margaret and Agnes his wives, the said
Alexander Emma and Alice his wives, and others. In case of
default made in carrying out the terms of the devise the property
is to go over to the Wardens of the Fraternity or Guild of Corpus
Christi in the chapel of S. Mary de Conynghopelane for similar
purposes. Dated London, 16 July, A.D. 1441. Roll 171 (32).
Monday next after F. of Trans. of . Thomas, Martyr [7 July].
l=Iolym (!MAaamT, wife of JohN), formerly wife and executrix
of John Tetford, brewer.--Makes her will with the permission
of her then husband with a view to carrying out the several
wishes of her former husband, her co-executors having died.
Desires to be buried in the church of S. Laurence Pounteney near
her late husband. Appoints executors to carry out the wishes of
her late husband and John Carpenter Clerk of the Commonalty
of the City of London to survey them. Dated London, 4 Decem-
ber a.D. 1436. Roll 171 (35).
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Aston (JoN), fishmonger.- To be buried in the church of
S. Sepulchre without Newgate. To Matilda his wife all his lands
and tenements in the suburbs of the City for life so long as she
remain unmarried; remainders as to the whole, or, in case of
remarriage, as to a moiety, to the Masters and Commonalty of the
Art of Fishmongers of the City of London, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry within the church of S. Sepulchre
aforesaid for the space of one year next after his decease and
t ,, Compters" was the name given to
lrisons belonging to the Sheriffs, one of
which was situate in the Poultry, and
the other in Wood Street, afterwards
removed to Giltspur Street.
West of the Compter mentioned.in
the will there was, says Stow, "a pro-
per chapel, called of Corpus Christi and
t. lIary, at Conyhol0e lane end ...... in
which Chapel was a guild or fraternity
that might dispend in lands better than
twenty pounds by year; it was sup-
pressed by Henry VIII. and purchased
by Thomas Hobson, haberdasher; he
turned this chapel into a fair warehouse
and shops towards the street, with
lodgings over them "(' Survey,' Thoms's
ed., p. 99).
COURT OF HUSTIINO, LONDON.
505
soul, the souls of Hugh Fastolf and Johanna, wife of the same,
Paul Boteler, John Jesors and Agnes, wife of the same, and
others, in manner prescribed. In default the rent to go over to
the rector and churchwardens of the church of S. Swithun for
like purposes ; remainder, in case of default, to the church of
S. John upon Walbroke, with further remainder to the Mayor or
Warden of the City and Chamberlain of the same for similar pious
and charitable uses in Guildhall Chapel. Dated London, 10 May,
A.D. 1445. Roll 173 (39).
ANNO 24 HENRY VI.
Monday next after the Feast of S. _]llau., Abbot [15 Jan.].
Fitz Robert (ROBERT, Son of ROBERT, late grocer).--To be
buried in the church of S. Mary de Aldermarichirche under the
stone where lies the body of Margaret his late wife, daughter of
Robert Comberton, esquire. To Margaret his wife all his lands,
tenements, &c., in the parish of S. Mildred in Bredstret for hfe ;
remainder or reversion in trust for sale for charitable uses. To
the Master and Brethren of the House of S. Thomas de Acon he
leaves a silver cup with covercle and gilt rim (i.J bo'd%'is
deaz'atem), in English called "the grete grubbe," as a memento.
The residue of his goods, jewels, and other chattels, whether
alive or dead, he leaves also to his wife for payment of debts,
legacies, &c. Dated 27 October, A.D. 1434.
A codicil whereby he desires his feoffees in trust of lands
tenements, &c., in the parish of All Hallows at the Hay in the
Ropery to convey an annuity of twenty-six shillings and eight-
pence, charged on the same, to Alice Fornyvale ; also an annual
rent of five marks for the maintenance of a chantry in the church
of S. Olave in Suthwerk for the soul of John Mokkyng for the
space of twenty-four years ; and to make a good life estate in the
said lands and tenements to his aforesaid wife, without impeach-
ment of waste, on condition that she cause to be kept for one
year a weekly obit of his father and mother in S. John's Chapel
withiu the church of S. Mary de Aldermarichirche, where they lie
buried, and maintain a chantry in S. Mary's Chapel within the
same church, where the testator aad his father used to sit; re-
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 511
church of Aldermanbury be raised to a more convenient height
and five bells hung therein. Among other bequests he leaves to
John Middelton his large Legend of the Saints, a pewees, and a
vestment of cloth of gold with popyngeays. To the perpetual
chaplain of his chantry in the church of S. Mary de Aldermanbury
he leaves a certain tenement with shop, situate near the church
of S. Peter in Westchepe. Dated 16 March in the year aforesaid.
By another codicil of the same date he leaves to the Wardens
of the Mistery of Mercery of the City of London a tenement
called "le Three Coupes upon le hoop" in the parish of All
Hallows in Bredestrete, and other tenements, &c., in Morestrete
in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, charged with certain
payments towards a chantry in the church of S. Mary de Alder-
manbury for the good of his soul, the souls of Juliana and Alice
his late wives, and others, and with the due observance of his
obit in manner prescribed ; also with the payment of thirteen
shillings and fourpence annually to the Dean and Chapter of the
Collegiate Church of S. Martin le Grand on account of the obit of
William Kynwolmerssh. In case of default the property is to go
over to the Maste of the House of S. Thomas de Acon under
similar conditions. Roll 175 (19).
Estfeld (WILLIAM), Knt., citizen and mercer, and Alderman of
the City of London.--Testament touching certain quitrents in the
parish of S. Botolph without Aldrichegate, the reversion of which
he leaves to the Prior of the House of S. Mary de Overey and the
convent of the same, whensoever the Prior and Convent of S. Bar-
tholomew in Westsmythfeld shall make default in maintaining a
chantry for the soul of Reginald Colyer, Prior of S. Bartholomew's
in Westsmythfeld, the souls of the testator, his late wives, and
others, in manner prescribed. Dated London, 28 January, A.D.
1445. Roll 175 (20).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 March-.
Stoke (RALPH), grocer.--Testament touching an annum rent of
six shillings and eightpence issuing from a mansion in the parish
of S. Andrew upon Cornhill, which he leaves to Master John
Savage, the rector, and churchwardens of the said parish church,
514
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
I47.
or woman receiving weekly one bushel of good measure, "full
be heped." After the death of his wife "the lands and tene-
ments aforesaid to go to Alice his daughter, wife of Thomas
Pecke, in tail, subject to similar provisions; remainder to
the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London for the
perpetual maintenance of the water conduits of the City, and
for carrying out the above religious and charitable uses. In
default the property to go over to the vicar of the church of
S. Laurence in the Jewry and the Wardens of the Mistery of
Girdlers of the City for the time being in trust for sale, the
proceeds to be devoted to the repair of bridges and highways,
the bestowal of marriage portions, and other pious and charitable
uses. Dated London, 1 August, A.D. 1442. Roll 176 (8).
Monday next after the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Baron (JOHn), " talughchaundeler." -- To be buried in his
parish church of S. Sepulchre without Newgate. Bequests for
maintenance of fabric of the said church and to the Fraternity
of S. Stephen therein ; also to the Prior and Convent of the
House of the Salutation of the Mother of God of the Carthusian
Order, and to the Fraternity of Parish Clerks in London. To
Lucy his wife all his lands and tenements in the suburbs of the
City for life ; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated
London, Friday, 16 November, A.Do 1436. Roll 176 (9).
I8.
Monday next be/are the Feast of S. Alphege, Bishop [19 Apil].
Aleyn (THOMAS), mercer.--To be buried according to directions
contained in another will. To the perpetual vicar of the church
of S. Laurence in the Old Jewry, and to the Wardens of the
Concerning this charity Mr. Hare,
in 1860, reported as follows : --" The
rector and churchwardens issue printed
notices of the intended distribution of
this charity, and persons living in the
parish who desire to participate apply
to the vestry clerk ; and the rector,
churchwardens, and vestry clerk then
meet and select the persons who are to
receive the gifts. The names are chosen,
and then sent to the hallkeeper at
Guildhall. The number of persons on
the list are usually about fifteen or six-
teen, and each receives either two or
three bushels of coal, making a distri-
bution of forty bushels a week in the
whole for twenty successive weeks from
the 31st October in every year"
port Royal City Parochial Charities
Com., 1880, vol. iii. lo. 18).
A fraternity whose patron saint was
S. licholas, and whose hall was in
Bishopsgte Street. Their chief duty
appears to have been to see that parish
registers were properly kept. The bro-
therhood ws suppressed in the reign of
Edward VI.
516
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1448.
the parish of S. Matthew in Frydaystret, together with a cellar
and solar above in the same parish, near Erberlane and Palmeres-
lane, 1 on condition the said masters or wardens shall out of the
issues and profits maintain a chantry in the church of S. Martin
in the Vintry, at the altar of S. Eutropius the Martyr, for the
souls of William Hervy, King Henry V. of England, and others,
in manner prescribed. The residue of the said profits, after dis-
charge of expenses of the said chantry and of repair and mainte-
nance of the said tenements, is to be devoted to the relief of the
poor members of the mistery. In case of default made in carrying
out the terms of the devise the property is to go over to the
rector and churchwardens of the church of S. James de Garlek-
hithe, charged with the maintenance of the chantry aforesaid.
Also to Sir William Huntyngdon, the rector, and churchwardens
he leaves tenements in Thamisestret in the parish of S. James
aforesaid, comprising a tenement called of old " le Blyndebrew-
hous," otherwise " le hertishorn," and others in the parishes of
S. Martin Orgar, All Hallows in Graschirchestret, and S. John
de Walbroke near Horsshobrigge, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry, observance of his obit, &c., in the aforesaid church.
The residue of the issues and profits to be devoted to the repair
of the said tenements, as well as the maintenance of the works
and ornaments of the aforesaid church. In default the property
to go over to the Masters or Wardens of the Mistery of Vintners
to carry out the terms of the devise. Dated London, 12 April,
a.D. 1442. Roll 177 (12).
1449.
Monday qext after Feast of Tvanslatioq of S. Benedict [11 July].
Bray (NIcgoLhs), baker.--To Sir William White, the rector,
churchwardens and other parishioners of the church of S. Mar-
garet Moyses, his tenement in Frydaystret in the parish of
S. Margaret aforesaid, charged with the maintenance of a chantry
in the aforesaid church for the good of the souls of Ralph
Cressoner, William White, and others; and also with keeping
the said tenement in repair. The residue of the issues and
See notes st_p'a, p. 487. I Company's charitable estate, or in the
2 1o information appears to be given I Company's return to the Commission
respecting the property here devised appointed in 1880.
either in Mr. Hate's Rcport on the
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
519
S. Ethelburga in the hands of trustees, to the use of Edward
Snowe for life. Dated London, 5 January, A.D. 1449.
Roll 179 (19).
Monday nex before the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [ March].
Pepyr (WILLIAM), skinner.-- To be buried in the church of
S. Dunstan West in Fletestrete near the burial-place of Paulina
his late wife and consort. Whereas a bequest made by Thomas
Duke, late skinner, for the maintenance of a chantry in the
church of S. Dunstan aforesaid is void at law for uncertainty, the
bequest having been made to the vicar and churchwardens of
the said church and their successors, where the vicar mentioned
could not be shown to have been canonically instituted as
perpetual vicar, the testator, in order to remove any ambiguity,
after taking counsel's opinion, bequeaths to the Master of the
Mistery of the Craft of Skinners and his successors an annual
rent of ten marks issuing from his messuage called " Sarasynes-
hede" and tenements adjoining, situate in the parish of S. Dunstan
aforesaid, for the maintenance of a chantry in the said parish
church for the good of his soul, the souls of Thomas Duke, Agnes,
wife of the same, and others. The appointment of the chantry
priest to be with Johanna his wife so long as she live, and after
her decease with John Whittokesmede and Agnes, wife of the
same, the testator's daughter. Also to his said wife he leaves
the aforesaid messuage for life. Dated London, 8 June, A.D. 1442.
Roll 179 (20).
ANNO 30 HENRY VI.
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Leonard, Abbot [6 Nov.].
Graunt (JoY,N), "pasteler." To John Godyslond, the rector,
and churchwardens of the:church of S. Alphege within Crepulgate,
his brewery called "le Cokke on the hoop" in Grubbestrete in
the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, and a tenement called
" le Caterine on the hoop" in the parish of S. Alban de Wode-
strete, charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the aforesaid
church for the souls of John Credy, Johanna, wife of the same,
I Will enrolled supra, Roll 150 (8).
1451.
520
CALENDAR OF WILL,
and others. In default the property to go over to the Mayor and
Commonalty of the City of London for the same purpose, the
residue of the profits being applied to the use of the Chamber
of the Guildhall. Dated 25 April, 12 Henry VI. [A.D. 1434].
Roll 180 (7).
Monday next after F. of S. Martin, Bp., "in yeme" [11 lov.].
Cruse (MAI6ARET), daughter of John Cnlse, late tailor, and
relict of John Spenser, brewer ; a freewoman of the City of
London, having been admitted to the freedom 30 hIay, 27
Henry VI. [A.D. 1449].--To be buried according to instnlctions
contained in her testament touching her movables. To John
Lovell her servant a lower house beneath a solar, with right
of way from Redecrouchestrete, easement of water supply, lights,
evesdroppes, &c. To Randulph Barker, girdler, and Juliana his
wife, daughter of the testatrix, certain tenements and gardens
in Redecrouchestrete, together with the reversion of the lower
house just mentioned, for the lifetime of the said Juliana, charged
with the due observance of her obit, the obits of her late husband
and others, in manner prescribed ; remainder in trust for sale, the
proceeds being devoted to divers charitable uses. To Thomas
Russell, brewer, and Margaret his wife, another daughter of the
testatrix, a tenement lately called "Harlewyns" and now called
" le harp on the hoop," together with a parcel of land in Rede-
erouchestrete in the parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, for the
lifetime of the said Margaret; remainder in trust for sale, the
proceeds being devoted to the observance of her obit and to
charitable objects within the parish of S. Giles aforesaid. Dated
London, 1 August, A.D. 1449. Roll 180 (14).
Monday the Feast of S. Cuthbe't, Bisho [20 March].
titumber (Jom), brewer. -- To be buried in the church of
S. Mary rolchirche. To John and William his sons and Cecilia
his daughter divers silver bowls. His personal apparel, including
girdles and baselards, to be sold for pious uses. To Margaret his
wife a life interest in all his lands and tenements in the parish
of S. Ethelburga within Bisshopesgate ; remainder to his sons and
daughter aforesaid in successive tail ; remainder in trust for sale,
526
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
a tenement or hostel called "Bassettisyn," formerly belonging to
Sir Ralph de Basset, Knt., late lord of Drayton, situate in the
parish of S. Mary de Aldermanbury, and a hostel called "Pen-
brigges Inne," at the corner of Lymestrete in the parish of
S. Andrew near Cornhull, to have and to hold to the said
master and wardens in pure and perpetual alms for the relief of
poor members of the fraternity, who are especially to pray for
his soul, the souls of Matilda his late wife as well as of the
brethren and sisters of the fraternity. Dated London, 2 May,
A.D. 1452. Roll 183 (13).
I-Ioland (RALPh), citizen and tailor.--To the Master and
Wardens of the Fraternity of Tailors and Armourers of Linen
Armour of S. John the Baptist he leaves two tenements in Fan-
chirchestrete in the parish of S. Dionisius Bakchirche, and another
tenement in the same parish in a certain lane called "Margarete
atte Patyns," and also a tenement opposite Houndesdich in the
parish of S. Botolph without Algate, so that the said master and
wardens shall keep the said tenements in repair, and out of the
issues and profits pay annually thirteen shillings and fourpence
to the rector and churchwardens of the church of S. Mary de
Aldermarychirche for keeping his obit, &c., and also pay annually
and weekly to each poor brother and sister of the fraternity the
sum of one penny for their relief. The residue to be devoted to
the alms of the fraternity for special prayers for his soul, the souls
of Matilda his late wife and others. In case of default made in
carrying out the terms of the devise the property is to go over
to the rector and churchwardens of the church aforesaid. Dated
London, 3 May, A.D. 1452. Roll 183 (14).
Whitton (TnoAs).--To be buried in the church of S. Sepulchre
without Newegate. To Idonia his wife his messuage in Hol-
bourne for life; remainder to Alice his daughter for life;
remainder to the vicar and churchwardens of the church of
' The only property now belonging their own account 13s. 4d. annually, as
to the Company by gift of 1Ralph Holnd given to superstitious uses, nd pur-
or Holland is the George Inn, Alder- chased by the Company from the Grown,
manbury, let on a sixty-one years' lease, and curry the residue of rent to the
from Lady Day, 1831, at a rent of 165L poor account,
per annum. The Company carry to
COURT OF IIUTIN, LOSIDO"N.
527
S. Sepulchre aforesaid towards the maintenance of a chantry for
the good of his soul and for the observance of his .bit. Also to
Alice his daughter for life the reversion of his tenement called "le
Saresenesheed on the hoop" in the parish of S. Laurence in the
Jewry after the death of his aforesaid wife ; remainder to Master
Robert Wombewell, the vicar of the church of S. Laurence
aforesaid, and successors, so that they maintain a:chantry for the
good of his soul, the souls of his wives, and others. To every
chaplain of the College of the Guildhall of the City of London
he leaves twelve pence for prayers. Dated London, 18 June,
A.D. 1414.1 Roll 183 (15).
Monday qzext after the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 March].
West (WILLIAM),"marbeler."--To the rector and churchwardens
of the church of S. Michael de Crokedlane and their successors he
leaves an annual rent of five marks issuing from tenements in
Wolcylane in the parish of All Hallows the Less called "on the
Solar" (super solarium), for the maintenance of a chantry which
Thomas atte Legh had previously failed to establish by will, the
devise being not valid in law, for the souls of the said Thomas
atte Legh, Edelina, wife of the same, 51icholas Wotton, and
others. Dated London, 20 November, A.D. 1447.
Roll 183 (22).
Lufkyn (Jo), "pastiller. ''3- To be buried according to
directions contained in his other will touching his movables.
To Sir William Witham, the rector, and churchwardens of
the church of S. Michael upon Cornhull and their successors, he
leaves the reversion of certain lands and tenements in West-
chepe in the parish of S. Peter in Chepe, comprising a tenement
called "le Ship on the hope," formerly belonging to Nicholas
de Farndon, goldsmith, so that they pray for his soul and
the souls of William Rus and Isabella, wife of the same, John
Plympton, and others, keep the said tenements in repair, render
true account of profits and disbursements, and place the
1 There is nothing to show why so
long a time elapsed between execution
and probate. It is seldom that a man
makes a will, and leaves it without al-
teration, forty years before he dies.
2 Enrolled s,pra, pp. 153-4. The
property is there said to be situate in
the parish of All Hllows the Great.
a Maker of pastry, pie-baker.
1454.
528
CALENDAR OF q/l,
residue in a certain chest called "Russes Cheste" (having four
locks and keys)within the said church, the said residue to be
applied in aid of the chantry formerly founded within the same
church by William Rus for the good of his soul. In default the
propery is to go over to the Master or ardens of the Mistery
of Goldsmiths of London and commonalty of the same, charged
with an annual payment of fifty-three shillings and fourpence
towards the aforesaid chantry of John Rus ; the residue of the
issues and profits, after payment of all charges, to be devoted to
the relief of poor almsmen of the art. Dated London, the last
day of March, A.D. 1450. Roll 183 (24).
ANNO 34 HENRY VI.
Monday qw,t after the Feast o/S. Valentiqze [1 Feb.].
Ongham (CmsT,A, relict of JoH).--To be buried in the
church of S. Christopher in Bradstrete. To William Geffrey, the
rector, and churchwardens of the said church she leaves her dwell-
ing-house and shops situate within the parish in aid of a chantry
of the Veruacle* of the H. Trinity in the aforesaid church, and
for the due observance of her obit, &c., in manner prescribed.
To Robert Ongham.. citizen of London, all her tenements in the
parish of S. Mary atte Naxe for life, on condition he distributes
annually two shillings among the poor for the good of her
soul; remainder to Robert and Thomas his sons, together with
divers household chattels. Her lands and tenements upon le
Stewysside, in Grenewiche, Writylmarssh, or elsewhere in the
county of Kent to be sold for pious and charitable uses. To
Johanna, wife of John Wossell, tailor, her silver girdle inscribed
with In princigo erat verbum. Dated 15 June, .D. 1455.
* A name given to the sudary (aov$d-
p,o), or ngpkin, which a Jewess gave to
our Saviour on his wgy to Cglvary
with which to wipe his fgce, and which
thereupon became impressed with his
image.
" A row of houses of ill fame situgte
on the Bgnkside in Southwark, which,
strange to say, were at one time under
Ron lS4
the urisdiction of the Bishop of Wire
chester. They were attacked by War
Tyler and th Kentish rebels, but this
may have been owing to the fact that
William Walworth, who was then
Mayor, was known to have an interest in
the houses. They were suppressed, says
Stow, in 1546 by the King's command-
ment, proclaimed by sound of trumpet.
1456.
530
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Guildhall for the maintenance of a chantry in the said college
church. Dated London, Thursday, 12 April, A.D. 1453.
Roll 184 (11).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Lu'lce, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Bridde (GEOFFREY), ' brasyer."--To Margaret his wife a house
and shops opposite Hundesdich in the parish of S. Botolph with-
out Algate in fee, provided that within two years next after his
decease she pay to John Belwyn, citizen and "Foundour," and
to John Lambard, citizen and "peautrer," ten marks sterling
respectively. Also to his said wife certain other lands and tene-
ments in the same parish absolutely. Dated 10 February
A.D. 1454. Roll 184 (20).
1456-7.
ANNO 35 HENRY VI.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Katherine, Vi'giq [25 Nov.].
Clyff (JoN), skinner.--To the rector, churchwardens, and
parishioners of the church of S. BJildred in Bredestrete an
annual rent issuing from a certain tenement called "le Pye" in
the parish of S. Sepulchre without Neugate, near the high street
called "Rennerstrete," for the maintenance of a lamp to burn
night and day in the chancel of the said church. Dated London,
26 January, A.D. 1453. Roll 185 (9).
Moqday ne be fare the Feast of S. Cuthbert, Bisho [20 Ma'ch].
Guybon (GEOFFREY), tailor.--To William Stokes, gentleman,
lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of S. Michael in Bassynges-
hawe, S. Sepulchre without Newgate, and S. Botolph without
Bisshopesgate, to hold for life without impeachment of waste ;
remainder to the Prior and Convent of the Hospital of S. Mary
de Elsyngspitell within Crepulgate, charged with the maintenance
of a chantry with special collects for the souls of the said William
Stokes, of Nicholas and Johanna, the father and mother of the
said William, and others ; and also with the due observance of
their obit, &c., in manner prescribed. In case of default made
in carrying out the terms of the devise the property is to go
over to the Master of the House or Church of S. Thomas the
O:)URT OF HUSTINO LONDON.
531
Martyr of Acon, near the great conduit, and brethren of the same
under like conditions, with further remainder, in case of default,
to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London, for the
maintenance and use of the chapel or college near the Guildhall.
Dated London, 1 April, A.D. 1443. Roll 185 (18).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Duzstan, Bishop [13 May].
Wetenhale (WILLIr), grocer. -- To be buried according to
directions contained in his will touching his movables. To Alice
his wife all his lands and tenements in the parish of S. hlary de
Wolchirchehawe for life, so that she forego her dower of his lands
and tenements in the parish of S. Pancras ; remainder to William
his son and to hlargaret, wife of the said William, daughter of
William Hexstall, esquire, in special tail; remainder to his said son
in tail general ; remainder to John Colvyle grocer, and Margaret
his wife, the testater's daughter, in special tail ; remainder to the
said Margaret in tail general ; remainder to Thomas Swetenham,
grocer, in tail; remainder to the Wardens of the Mistery of
Grocery of the City of London, in trust for sale for pious and
charitable uses. Dated London, 14 February, h.D. 1455.
Roll lS5
457.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Petroiila, Vi'gin [31 May].
Farnehum (WILLiaM), "sporier."-- To William Grene, the
rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Andrew in ttol-
born, and to the Masters or Wardens, Brethren and Sisters of
the Guild or Fraternity of S. Sithe founded therein, he leaves
his brewery called "le 5hitehert super le hoop," near the lane
called "Loueronelane, '' charged with observing the obit of John
Courtenay, late Principal of "Furnyvale In" in Holborn, and
also with the maintenance of a chantry as directed. In case of
default a certain rent is to go to the Prior and Convent of the
Carthusian house near Westsmythfeld for the purpose of keeping
This guild, says Strype, was pos- I were by him grunted to Thomas Baxtlet,
sessed of a tenement called the "Plow" ] the King's printer (?), and Richard
in Fetter Lane, together with houses, Mody(Stow's'Survey,' Strype'$ ed., 1720,
grden, &c., all of which cme izto the ] bk. iii. p. 248}.
hands of King Edward VI. by virtue of Or Loneronelae? See Paxt L p. 181.
the Act abolishing chantries passed in / Probably identical with "Lyneroune-
the second (ic) year of his reio, and lae," id., p. 367.
2M2
1457.
532
CALENDAR OF WILLS
the aforesaid obit ; remainder in default to the Dean and Chapter
of S. Paul's. Desires his will to be read and enrolled in the
Husting of London immediately after his decease, according to
the custom of the City. Dated 16 February, 34 Henry VI.
[A.D. 1455-6]. Roll 185 (26).
Monday the Feast of Translation of S. Benedict, Abbot [11 July].
Iyttelton (JOHN), mercer.--To Alice his wife lands and tene-
ments in the parish of S. Mary Abbechirch for life, on condition
that she maintain a chantry in the said parish church during
her lifetime for the good of his soul, the souls of Katherine his
former wife, Henry his son, and others, and duly observe his
obit; remainder to Master Henry Sharpe, the rector, and
churchwardens of the church of S. Mary aforesaid and their
successors, charged with the maintenance of a similar chantry,
&c., the priest turning towards the congregation immediately
after offering his mass' and saying, " Ye shull specially prey
far the sonle of John Lyttelton, mercer, and Katery% his wyf,
a%d He%ry the son of the said Joh% Lyttelton, far whom to pray
y am fonquled aqd ardeyned here, a%d .far their sowles and
alle Criste% sawle8 far charite every ma% and woma% sey a
pater qzoster aqzd Ave," with special collects and other observances
in manner prescribed. In case of default made in maintaining
the said chantry and observing his obit as directed the property
is to go over to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of
London to the use of London Bridge, on condition the Masters
or Wardens of the said bridge for the time being maintain a
chantry and observe his obit in manner aforesaid. Dated London,
21 September, A.D. 1456. Roll 185 (29).
Monday next befare the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgi% [20 July].
Carter (JOHN), "Curreour."---To be buried in the church of
S. Alphege before le Pewe where he used to sit. Bequests of sums
of money to Richard his son, Margaret and Johanna his daughters.
His feoffees in trust of lands and tenements in the parish of
S. Alphege are directed to make a sufficient estate in law to
See note suTva, p. 508.
COURT OF HUSTINO, LONDON. 537
in Basyeshawe, and from other lands and tenements belonging
to the said Mayor and Commonalty in the parishes of S. Peter
upon Cornhull and S. Botolph near Billyngesgate, which were
granted to her jointly with others by gift of John Gedney, late
Mayor, 1 and of the Commonalty of the City of London, so that the
said rector, &c., duly observe an obit for the good of her soul and
the soul of her late husband, with all the ceremony, charitable
gifts, and religious services at the tomb of her late husband as
are here in her will set out. In case of default made in carrying
out the terms of the bequest the aforesaid rents are to go over
to the rector, churchwardens, and parishioners of the church of
S. Martin Oteswich for similar uses in the said church. Also
to the last-mentioned rector, &c., she leaves other rents issuing
from a tenement upon Oysterhill in the parish of S. Magnus near
London Bridge, for keeping an obit for the good of her soul, the
souls of John her late husband, Richard his father, Cristina his
mother, and others at the tomb of the said Richard and Cristina
in manner as directed ; remainder in default to the rector,
churchwardens, and parishioners of the church of S. Peter upon
Cornhull for like purposes. To Thomas Eytburhale, Master of
the College of S. Michael in the Riole, and chaplains of the same,
she leaves certain rents issuing from a tenement in the parish
of All Hallows, Berkyngchirch, for keeping an obit as above, with
further remainder in default to the rector, churchwardens, and
parishioners of the church of S. Michael Bassyeshawe. Also to the
rector, churchwardens, and parishioners of the church of S. Peter
upon Cornhull she leaves certain other rents issuing from the
aforesaid tenement called "Bakwelhalle" for a term of years
towards the maintenance of a chantry. Dated London, Wedneso
day the last day but one of the month of March, A.D. 1457.
Bakwell his brother, but where this
manor wus situate we are not told--
Hust. Roll 124 (57). Lastly we have
a deed of the year 1396 whereby John
Fressh, William Parker, and Stephen
Speleman, citizens and mercers, convey
to the Mayor and Commonalty, with
the royal licence, a messuage called
', Bakwellehalle" and a garden situate
in the parishes of S. Michael de Bas-
syngeshwe and S. Laurence in the
Roll lS6
Jewry, to the use of the Commonalty--
Hust. Roll 125 (65). After being totally
destroyed by the fire of 1666 the hall was
rebuilt, and only finally removed in
1820 to make room for the erection of
Law Courts, which also in their turn
have since disappeared.
z In 1447.
2 Incorrectly printed by Brewer as
"the last day" of the month.
148.
A.Do
18.
58 CALENDAR OF WILLS
ANNO 37 HENRY VI.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [6 Oct.].
Drayton (JoHn), goldsmith.l--Dated 27 December, 35 HenryVI.
[A.D. 1456]. Roll 187 (1").
1459.
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 Juqe].
Weston (TgOMAS), fishmonger.--To be buffed in the church-
yard of the church of S. Nicholas Coldabbey in the Old Fish
Market, and a marble monument to be over his tomb with effigies
of himself, of Cibil (sic) his wife, and their seventeen children.
Bequests to the said church and chaplains thereof; also for
chantries, observance of his month's mind, &c. To Cibil his wife,
by way of her share of his goods, he leaves two hundred marks
and all the utensils, hustilments, &c., appertaining to his house,
with the exception of two cups, one of silver and the other of
mazer, which he leaves to John Stopyngdon. Bequests of sums
of money to Reginald and John his sons, Margaret, Johanna,
Alice, and Amy his daughters, and to his child eq ventre
His executors appointed guardians of his children and of their
portions, they giving security for the same according to the
custom in the Chamber of the Guildhall. Also to his aforesaid
wife he leaves, by way of dower of his lands and tenements within
the City, a moiety of his moiety of the wharf called "le Saltwharf"
in the parish of S. Michael at Queenhithe and of all buildings
thereupon for life ; remainder to the Wardens of the Art of
Fishmongery (artis piscarie) of the City of London and their
successors, together with the rest of his estate in the said wharf,
&c., to the use of the said art within the Old Fish Market,
charged with the payment of thirteen shillings and fourpence
towards an obit within the church of S. Nicholas Coldabbey in
honour of divers persons mentioned, and with charitable gifts, &c.,
as directed. In default the property to go over to the rector and
* Nothing more than the record of
probate appears in the Roll.
* The Company, in their return to
the Livery Companies Commission of
1880, say that the sum of 6s. 8d. has
been paid for many years to the church-
wardens of the parish of S. Nicholas
Coleabbey in respect of this benefac-
tion. How the sum of 6s. 8d. came to
take the place of the original sum of
13s. 4d. mentioned in the will is not
quite clear, but it probably represents
the residue of the sum of 13s. 4d. after
disbursement for superstitious uses.
1461.
546
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
To Agnes his wife a certain tenement in the parish of S. Stephen
de Walbrook for life ; remainder to William Trokyll, the rector,
and churchwardens of the church of S. Stephen de Walbrook
and their successors, charged with keeping the same in
repair, with the maintenance, out of the issues and profits,
of a chantry, and with the observance of his obit, &c., in
manner as directed. The devisees are enjoined not to remove
the glass windows and lattices from out of the tenement, nor the
lavatory, nor the beam for the candle of coton, nor the large cup-
boards, but the same are to be left for the benefit of the tenement.
In case of default the tenement is to go over to the Mayor and
Commonalty of the City of London to the use and maintenance of
London Bridge, charged with keeping his obit as above. Dated
London, 20 November, A.D. 1447. Roll 191 (15).
Gregory (WILLIAM), of the parish of S. John in Walbroke,
skinner.--To be buried in the said parish church beside the seat
in the chancel where he used to sit. To the Fraternity or
Brotherhood of Corpus Christi of the Skinners of London, towards
the sustentation of the same brotherhood, he leaves forty shillings.
Also to the Fraternity of Our Lady of the Skinners of London thir-
teen shillings and fourpence. To Agnes his wife all his stuff and
hustilments of household, except his wearing gowns with furs
and lining and his gowns single, his furs wrought and unwrought,
and all other stuff pertaining to his craft of skinner, which are to
be sold, together with lands, tenements, and rents in the parish
of S. Sepulchre without Newgate, for payment of debts. Also to
his said wife he leaves his copyhold and charter lands, tenements,
&c., in the lordship of Newenton, co. Middlesex, and the parish of
Hakenay, for life; remainder in trust for sale for discharge of
debts and for pious uses. Dated 5 July, $.D. 1461.
Roll 191 (20).
Bolle (Jo), grocer.--To be buried in the church of All
Hallows, Berking. Bequests to the "Vicary" and other priests
of the said church, and also for a chantry therein for one year
next after his decease. For the work of the steeple of the
church of "Chartham," co. Kent, where he was born, he leaves
five pounds. To John his son, on ariving at the full age of
COURT OF IIUSTING, LONDON.
547
twenty-eight years, he leaves twenty pounds, a great high stand-
ing cup of silver party gilt, covered, with his mark in the
bottom, and a low cup of silver, uncovered, with a mark of the
month of January in the bottom; his said son to be maintained
by Blanche his wife in the meanwhile, and on leaving to have
bedding, napery, and other household necessaries to the value
of ten pounds. To Richard and Thomas his brothers he leaves
furred gowns ; and to Alice Redehode his sister he forgives a
debt of forty shillings and gives her "a stondyng pece," on
condition she forego all claim to his lands called "the Serte" in
" Chartham." Also to Blanche his wife a tenement in the lane
called "Waterlane," sometime called " Sporyerslane," in the
parish of All Hallows, Berking, with messuages in Tourestrete, for
life ; remainder or reversion to be sold for payment of debts
and pious and charitable uses. To Thomas Redehode his sister's
son he leaves his interest in the Wollehous or Herynghous at
Caleys. His tenement called "the Shewe" at Caleys, lying in
the Newstrete, to be sold for discharge of debts, &c. Dated
9 August, 37 Henry VI., A.D. 14491 (sic). Roll 191 (23).
Bollo (Jogs), grocer.--Testament touching lands and tene-
ments held for him in trust in the county of Kent. To William
Bolle his half-brother and wife of the same, daughter of John
Morley, he leaves "a litell hous with the hemphawe lieng atte
the postile" in the parish of Chartham, on condition they forego
all claim to other property formerly belonging to the said John
Morley. To Blanche his wife a life interest in all his lands,
tenements, &c., in the parishes of Chartham, Chilham, Feversham,
Caunterbury, and elsewhere in the county of Kent, subject to
the payment of six shillings and eightpence yearly for keeping
his obit in the church of Chartham ; remainder to John his
son in tail ; remainders to Richard and Thomas his brothers
in successive tail male, with further remainders to John, son
of Henry Bolle his brother, and others, subject always to the
above charge of six shillings and eightpence. His "grete place"
in Shamelford mentioned. Dated 9 August, A.D. 1459.
Roll 191 (23").
lIistake for 1459.
1461.
OOURT O HUSTINO, LONDON.
555
Strech, together with other tenements in the parish of S. Swithun,
for life ; remainder to Katherine, daughter of Philip his son, and
to Juliana his own daughter in tail, with cross remainders; re-
mainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses. Also to
Sir Richard Thorp, the rector, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Swithun aforesaid and their successors, he leaves a shop
in Westchepe in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, charged with
the due observance of his obit as directed, the residue of the
profits being distributed among the poor of the parish. In
case of default the shop is to remain to the Mayor and Com-
monalty of the City of London to the use and maintenance
of London Bridge, to be held by them as wardens of the
said bridge, for the observance of his obit as aforesaid. Dated
London, 16 July, A.D. 1436. Roll 195 (49).
ANN0 6 EDWARD IV.
Monday after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 A,pil].
BuroI (WILLIAM), grocer.--To be buried in the church of
the Friars Minors, where Alice his late wife lies buried. Bequests
to the church of the friars aforesaid, and to each of the four
orders of mendicant friars in the City of London, and to prisoners
in Newgate, Ludgate, the Flete, and King's Bench. Provision
made for a chantry in the church of S. Stephen de Walbroke.
To John his son the reversion of tenements in the parishes of
S. Stephen aforesaid and S. Brigid in Fletestrete in tail, after
the decease of Margaret his wife; remainder to William his son
in tail ; remainder in trust for sale for pious and charitable uses.
Also to William his son the reversion of tenements in the parishes
of S. Mary de Colchirch and S. Mildred in the Poultry in tail ;
remainder to the aforesaid John. His gowns, furs, and hoods, as
well as girdles, baselards, and rings, are to be sold, and one half of
the proceeds to go to his wife and the other to his aforesaid sons.
Also to John his son divers chattels, comprising a large mortar
belonging to his shop, a covered cup called "le horn," standing
on a gryp's feet (super" duos pedes de uqw Grips), a silver-gilt
laver which Beatrix, Countess of Arundel, gave to his said son
at baptism, a pair of plates, a sword harnessed with silver
1466.
166.
556
CALENDAR OF WILLS
&c. Also to Margery his wife, by way of dower and her share
of his goods and chattels, he leaves four hundred pounds
sterling, and all apparel ustilments, utensils, &c., appertaining
to his hall, chamber, parlour, larder, and kitchen. His feoffees
in trust of a messuage called "Tolmeweshaugh" and others
in the parish of Kyngesdowne co. Kent, as well as of land in
a certain field called "Homfeld," are directed to convey the same
to Thomas Craneswyk for life ; remainder over to Margaret his
wife. Dated London, 10 March 16 Henry VI. [A.D. 1437-8].
Roll 196 (6).
Monday next after the Feast of S. And'ev, Apostle [30 Nov.].
Tenterden (John), "irmonger."--To be buried according to
directions contained in his will touching his movables. To John
eell, the rector of the church of S. Mary de Colchirche near the
great aqueduct, and to the Wardens of the Fraternity and Guild
of S. Katherine de Colchirche founded therein, and brethren and
sisters of the same, he leaves certain tenements in the parish
of S. Mary de Aldermarichirche for the maintenance of a chantry
for the good of his soul, the souls of Alice, Elena, and Isabella
his late wives, and of all whose names are specified on the tablet
of the said fraternity. Dated London, 25 April, A.D. 1456.
Roll 196 (34).
M(mday the Feast of S. Chad, Bisho [2 Ma'chJ.
Gregory (WmLIM), Alderman, citizen and skinner. -- To
Johanna, wife of Richard Buklond, esquire a certain shop in
the parish of S. Nicholas Coldabbey for life ; remainder to Cecilia
the prioress and the convent of S. Mary at Chesthunt, co. Hefts,
they paying to the rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Nicholas Coldabbey the annual rent of eight shillings which
Agnes, widow of Richard Gyffard and mother of the aforesaid
Johanna and Ccilia, bequeathed for the observance of her obit
by her will enrolled in the Husting of London for Pleas of Land
held Monday next before the Feast of S. Valentine [14 Feb.J,
8 Honry VI. [A.D. 1.429-30J ; and themselves also observing an
Enrolled sulra, p. 450.
(:X:)(RT OF ttUSTLNG, LONDOI.
557
obit for the souls of the said Richard and Agnes and others
in manner as directed. Dated London, 1 August, A.D. 1451.
Roll 196 (44).
Gregory (rILLIA.M), Alderman, citizen and skinner. -- To
Richard Keteryk, the rector, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Antonin and their successors, an annual rent of seven
pounds three shillings and fourpence issuing from lands and
tenements in the parish of S. Martin in the Vintry, for the main-
tenance of a chantry, in a chapel called " Knolles Chapell " within
the said church, for the souls of Thomas Knolles senior,
Johanna, wife of the same, Thomas Knolles junior, Isabella,
wife of the same, Richard Clyderowe, esquire, and Alice, wife
of the same, and others ; remainder in case of default to the
"Wardens of the Commonalty of the Mistery of Grocery of
the City of London for like purpose. Dated London, 18 July,
A.D. 1461. Roll 196 (45).
ANNO 7 EDWARD IV.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Faith, Viq'gin [60ct.].
Gregory (vrILLIAM), senior, citizen and skinner.--Confirms a
grant of a term of years previously made to Nicholas Lathell,
gentleman, and others, by Margaret, late wife of Richard Holm-
hegge, stockfishmonger, and others, in certain tenements in the
parish of SS. Anne and Agnes within Aldrichegate, and also
certain rent charges on the same tenements. To the Prior
and Convent of the House of the Salutation of the Mother of
God of the Carthusian Order he leaves an annual rent of
thirteen shillings and fourpence, charged on the same property,
for the good of his soul. The aforesaid tenements to remain,
subject to the above term and charges, to William Solley,
the rector, and churchwardens of the church of SS. Anne and
Agnes aforesaid, after the decease of the aforesaid Margaret,
for the maintenance of a chantry for the good of her soul,
the souls of Stephen Clyan and Richard Holmhegge her late
husbands, John her brother, and others, and for keeping an
Grocer ; rebuilt the church of S. Antonin.
1467.
1467.
558
CALEIDL OF WILLS,
obit and other pious and charitable observances in manner as
directed. The sum of twenty shillings out of the rents and
profits of the aforesaid property is to be annually set aside for
repairs of the church,
made in executing the
are to go over to the
books, or ornaments. In case of default
terms of his will the aforesaid tenements
rector and churchwardens of the church
of S. John Zakary for like purposes, with further remainder in
default to the prior and convent aforesaid. Dated London,
18 August, A.D. 1461. Roll 197 (11).
Monday qext aftev the Feast of All Saiqts [1 lov.].
Pay (Jo), grocer.--Bequests to the church of S. Botolph
beside Billyngesgate and the hospitals of S. Mary without
Bisshopesgate and of Bethelem ; also to Katherine his daughter,
Johane his daughter, a nun of Wilton, Edith his sister, dwelling
at Salesbury, Johane his servant, daughter of John Payn his son
deceased, and to the children of Margery his daughter, wife of
Andrew James. The residue of his goods movable he leaves to
Johane his wife. Confirms bequest made to the parson of the
parish church of S. Botolph aforesaid and to the Wardens of
the Fraternity of Our Lady S. Mary and S. John the Baptist in the
same church by another testament, dated 12 April, 6 Edward IV.
[A.D. 1466J.----To Elizabeth Hawes and to Katherine his daughters
he leaves the reversion of his tenement called "Payneskey," late
called "Childeskey," in Thamisestrete in the parish of S. Botolph
aforesaid, in tail, with cross remainders after the death of Johane
his wife. Also to his said wife his tenement in the parish of
S. John in the town of Southampton for life ; remainder to
Margery his daughter, wife of Andrew James, in tail. Also to
Johane his aforesaid servant,
1 This charity was regulated by a
scheme approved by a Master in Chan-
cery 24 July, 1832. The property here
devised formerly consisted of tenements
which stood where the yard of the
General Post Office now is, and ws
sold to the Mayor, Commonalty, and
citizens of London for the purposes of
the General Post Office Act (55 George
III.), the purchase money being invested
in a.n estate known as the " Haylis
estate," co. Essex. hIr. Hare reported
daughter of John his son, his
in 1860 that the expenditure of this
estate had for some years absorbed its
income, and that the amounts distri-
buted under the several heads of the
approved scheme had therefore been
produced from the funds of other
endowments (Report City Parochial
Charities Com., 1880, pp. 53-4).
" Co. Wilts. An abbey of the Bene-
dictine Order, founded by King Alfred,
and dedicated to S. hlary and S. Bar-
tholomew.
1467.
56O
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Armour of S. John the Baptist for similar uses, with further
remainder in case of default to the Masters of the Fraternity of
S. Nicholas established among the parish clerks of the City
of London, in aid of the fraternity. Dated London, 16 April,
A.D. 1456. Roll 197 (39).
abe rILLIAM), citizen and "Tolysoure."--To the Masters or
Wardens of the Fraternity or Guild of S. Mary and S. Giles
without CYepulgate and brethren and sisters of the same he
leaves all his lands and tenements in rhitecrouchestrete in the
parish of S. Giles without Crepulgate, charged with the observ-
ance of the obit or anniversary of the testator and of Robert
Warmyngton once a year on 20th December, with charitable gifts
to thirteen poor parishioners in manner as directed. Dated
London, 27 November, A.D. 1458. Roll 197 (40).
168.
ANO 8 EDrARD IV.
Monday ext befo.e the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 Jue].
Style (ELENA, relict of JogN, vintner).--To be buried in the
chapel of S. Anne and of S. Thomas the Martyr, e situate in
S. Paul's churchyard called " Pardonchirchehawe," where her late
husband lies buried. To the chaplains of the chantry of S. Anne
and S. Thomas aforesaid she leaves certaia lands and tenements
in the parish of S. Dionisius Bakchirch in aid of the said chantry,
so that an obit be kept therein for the soul of her late husband
in manner as directed. Dated London, 8 June, A.D. 1453.
Roll 198 (13).
Monday ext after the Feast of S. Faith, Vi'giu [6 Oct.].
licolson (JogN), "Stacioner." To be buried in the church of
S. Alphege near Crepulgate, near the tomb of Edward his brother.
To Emma his wife he leaves his brewery called "le Rose" and
See note su.]a, p. 514.
An ordinance by the Dean and
Chapter of S. Paul's and the thirty
chaplains dwelling in the "Prestes-
houses" concerning the habitation of
the three chaplains attached to this
chapel, which was built by Sir Thomas
More, a Dean of St. Paul's, is preserved
among the Cathedral archives. It is
dated 8 July, 1424, and has the cor-
porate seal of the chaplains and of the
chantry of Thomas More attached (Ap-
pendix to Ninth Report, Hist. MSS.
Com., p. 55 a).
COURT OF HUSTING, LOlgDOI.
all his other tenements in the parish of S. A1phege absolutely,
subject to charges for keeping an obit and for charitable gifts to
the poor of the parish of S. Alphege. Also to his said wife a life
interest in certain lands and tenements in Tilbury, co. Essex, so
long as she remain unmarried ; remainders to John his son and
Margaret his daughter. His lands and tenements in Portpole
Lane, otherwise Grayesyn Lane, 1 in the parish of S. Andrew in
Holborn, to be sold to pay debts and legacies. Certain lands and
tenements in the parish of S. Laurence in Old Jewry to be placed
in the hands of trustees until a sum of forty marks has been
raised out of issues and profits of the same. To John licholson
his father he leaves a sum of money and divers chattels, compris-
ing a gown with its fur, a girdle and dagger (daggarium).
Pecuniary bequests to Johanna, Margaret, Elena, and Alice his
sisters, and others. To Richard Frampton his brother-in-law he
leaves a pair of corsetys. John his son and Margaret his
daughter, together with one third of his movable goods apper-
taining to them by law, are to remain in the custody of his wife
until they come of age or marry. Dated London, 5 October,
a.D. 1466. Roll 198 (19).
Monday qext before Feast of Purification of V. Mary [5 Feb.].
lurys (ROEaT), ironmonger.--To be buried in the church
of S. Michael at Queenhithe. Bequests to rector and chaplains of
the said church, and provision made for a chantry for the space of
three years for the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna his wife
and others. To John Bage his share of a battel. Bequests also to
the Abbot and Convent of Walden, co. Essex, and to Sir Robert
Parys, a canon of Waltham, for pious uses. To Johanna, daughter
of Roger his brother, Alice, wife of Richard his brother, to the
two sons of William his brother, and others, he leaves divers sums
of money. Bequest of one hundred shillings for repairing and
glazing the vestry of the church of S. Michael aforesaid. An
iron-bound chest to be provided and kept in the said church,
in which is to be kept, the sum of forty pounds, which he leaves
See note Part I. p. 4g.
The custom of men wearing a gar-
meat called "corset" appears from this
to have prevailed also in England, as it
aadtmbtediy pevailed in France.
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562
CALENDAR OF WILLS
for the purpose of loans to poor parishioners and others. 1 Also
to the rector and parishioners of the church of S. Michael
aforesaid he leaves a messuage and shops near Sporenlane,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry in manner as directed;
in case of default the Mayor of the City for the time is to be
allowed to levy a sum of foly shillings upon the property and
to distribute the same in charity. To John Bage his servant
a messuage in the parish of S. Mary le Bow for life ; remainder
to the rector and parishioners of the church of S. Michael
aforesaid for pious uses. Dated London, 8 November, A.D. 1406.
Roll 19S
Monday next after the Feast of S. Agatha, Viq'gin [5 Feb.].
Clerk (Jou_N), "netmaker."To the rector and churchwardens
of the church of S. Michael at Queenhithe a messuage in Thamise-
strete in the parish of S. Michael aforesaid, charged with the
maintenance of lights in the said church, so that no one shall
ask for or receive money for that object from those who come
to the Lord's table for their communion at Easter, as is the
custom with Christians ; and also with the maintenance of a
chantry in manner as directed ; remainder in case of default to the
Mayor and Commonalty and Chamberlain of the Guildhall for
the time being. Dated London, 28 October, A.D. 1424.
Roll 198 (28).
Weste (VILLIAM), "marbeler."--To be buried according to
the directions contained in his testament touching his movables.
To Friar John Neel, Master of the House or Hospital of S. Thomas
de Acon, and brethren of the same, and their successors, a certain
tenement in Bowyerrowe, so that they pray for the souls of the
said John Neel, of William and Lucy, parents of the same,
Cristina Neel, and others, maintain a chorister not exceeding
eight years of age to attend divine service, and observe an obit
and other religious duties as prescribed ; remainder in case of
default to the Mayor, Chamberlain, and Commonalty of the City
of London and the Wardens of London Bridge, for the mainte-
In the margin opposite this clause account for the long period which
is the following note:--2Vota bene utrum elapsed between the execution of this
ista clausul custodiatur vd non. will and its probate.
There appcr to bu nothing to
COURT OF IIUSTING LONDON.
563
nance of the aforesaid obit and for the repair of the said bridge.
1465-9.
Dated London, 20 April, a.D. 1453. Roll 198 (29).
Fairhed (JULIaNa, relict of WILLIAM, butcher).--To be buried
in the church of S. Andrew Huberd near Estchep, in the same
place where her husband lies buried. A chantry to be maintained
in the said church for the space of two years. Bequests to the
Fraternity of S. Katherine in the same church and the Fraternity
of S. Mary in the church of S. Leonard de Estchepe. To John
her son, Agnes his wife, and Johanna his daughter, also to her
servants, apprentices, and others, she leaves divers sums of money
and household goods. To William Povey, the rector, and church-
wardens of the church of S. Andrew aforesaid and their successors,
she leaves certain tenements within the parish, charged with the
maintenance of a chantry for the good of her soul, the souls of her
late husband, Isabella her daughter, and others, and also with the
observance of an obit in manner as directed, the residue of
the issues and profits of the said tenements being devoted to
the ornaments and necessary repairs of the said church. In case
of default the property to go over to the rector and churchwardens
of the church of S. Leonard de Estchepe in trust for sale, the
proceeds being devoted to the above pious uses as well as to
the maintenance of churches, roads and bridges, and similar
objects. Dated London, 27 December, a.D. 1442.
Roll 198 (30).
I-Ioland (RALPH), draper.--To Sir Walter Hammes, the rector,
and churchwardens of the church of S. Margaret Patyns and
their successors, a certain tenement in the parish of S. Duntan
in the East in aid of a chantry for the good of his soul, the
souls of William atte Vyne, Isabella, wife of the said William,
and others, and charged with the observance of the obit
of Talter Ridelere and other religious duties as directed;
remainder in case of default to the Master of the Fraternity of
Tailors and Armourers of Linen Armour of S. John the Baptist
in the City of London and wardens of the same and their
successors, in augmentation and increase of the alms of the
fi'aternity, charged with observing the above obit. Further
remainders in case of default to the Mayor and Commonalty of
2o2
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
565
Prioress of the nuns of Sopwelle an annual rent. of twenty-six
shillings and eightpence, charged on tenements in the parishes of
S. Mary Wolnoth and S. Swithun, to the use of Amy his daughter,
a nun there. To John Savage, the rector, and churchwardens of
the church of S. Andrew upon Cornhull, an annual rent of ten
shillings, issuing from the same tenements, for keeping his obit
as directed; remainder in case of default to the rector and church-
wardens of the church of S. Mary Wolnoth aforesaid, for like pur-
poses. To George, son of Thomas Godyn his bastard son, he
leaves certain of the above tenements in tail, after the death of
Cristina his wife ; remainders to John, brother of the said George,
and Johanna, sister of the same, in successive tail; and similarly
to the aforesaid John he leaves other tenements with cross re-
mainders ; ultimate remainder, in case of failure of heirs, to the
Wardens of the Mistery of Grocery of London and commonalty of
the same, for relief of their poor almsfolk. If the said wardens fail
to execute his wishes the property is to be sold by four good
parishioners of S. Mary Wolnoth, and the proceeds devoted to
pious and charitable uses. A certain tenement in the parish of
S. Dunstan near the Tower to be sold by his executors for Like
purposes. Dated London, 4/ovember, A.D. 1465.
Roll 199 (13).
1469.
Monday nex before the Feast of S. Valentine [1 Feb.].
tteworth (ROBERT), gentleman.--To be buried in the parish
church of S. James at Clerkenwell. To Johane his wife his
tenements in the parish of S. Sepulchre for life. Also to his
said wife and to Robert his son his tenement in the parish of
S. Andrew in Holbourne called the "Christofur and the hand,"
and all his lands, tenements, &c., in the towns of leucastele upon
tyne, Berwyk, Kynton, co. Northumberland, and in Gateshede in
the Bishopric of Durham, to hold to them two and to the heirs
male of the body of the said Robert; remainder to Rose his
daughter in tail. Also to his said wife and daughter his interest
in "the Cowhede" in Chepe. To the Masters and Wardens of
the Fraternity or Guild of S. Giles in the church of S. Giles
without Crepulgate he leaves lands and tenements called "the
Swan" and nine cottages in Redecrouchstrete in the parish of
1469-70.
1469-70.
566
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
S. Giles aforesaid, so that they pray for his soul, the souls of
Robert Marshall grocer, Richard Grome, and others. Also to his
son and daughter aforesaid the reversion of his lands and tene-
ments in the county of Essex. Dated London, 14 August,
1 Edward IV. [A.D. 1461J. Roll 199 (30).
1470
1471-2.
ANNO 10 EDWARD IV.
Moqzday qex before the Feast of S. Ma?yaret, Virgiqz [20 July].
Stafford t (WILLIAM), vintner.--To the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's and their successors the reversion of a certain tenement
in S. Botolph's Lane in the parish of S. George near Estchepe,
held for a term of years by Katherine, relict of William Combys,
Alderman and fishmonger. Dated 24 December, A.D. 1463.
Roll 200 (13).
Moqzday next before the Feast of S. Peter ad Viqzcula [1
Knyf (JohN), citizen and "corset. ''e- To be buried according
to directions contained in another testament touching his mov-
ables. To Master John Wellys, the vicar, and churchwardens of
the church of S. Sepulchre without/Newgate and their successors,
three messuages, situate near the tenement called "le Seven
Sterres," within the Bar of VCest Smythfeld, and also his hostel
called " le Ramme" in the parish of S. Sepulchre aforesaid,
charged with the maintenance of a chantry, observance of his
obit, and other duties ; remainder in default to the Master and
Brethren of the Hospital of S. Bartholomew in West Smythfeld
for similar uses. Dated London 10 January, A.D. 1469.
Roll 200 (14).
ANNO 11 EDWARD IV.
Monday the Feast of 8. Chad, Bisho T [2 March].
Brampton (vrILLIAM), writer of the court-hand of the City
His will, with two heraldic seals
attached, is preserved among the ar-
chives of S. Paul's Cathedral (Hist.
hISS. Commission, Ninth Rcport, Ap-
pendix, p. 48 b).
" Horse dealer. In 1372 the dealers
in Smithfield, "that is to say, the
Coursers and Drovers," made an ar-
rangement as to tolls on horses and
cows sold there, which was approved
by the ]Iayor and Aldermen (Riley's
' Iemorials,' p. 366).
1473.
57O
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
S. John the Baptist within the said church and others, and with
the distribution of twenty-five quarters of coal among the poor
of the parishes of S. Botolph and S. Ethelburga aforesaid,
observance of obit, &c., in manner as directed, under penalty
of paying certain sums of money to the Master and Wardens
of the Fraternity of Tailors and Armourers of Linen Armour of
S. John the Baptist in the City of London in each case of default.
Dated London, 31 December, A.D. 1472. Roll 203 (4).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 June].
Bed_ham (JOHN), fishmonger.--To be buried in S. Katherine's
Chapel in the church of S. Mary atte Hill. To William Wylde,
the rector, churchwardens and parishioners of the said church,
he leaves a large tenement situate in the lane of S. Botolph near
Billyngesgate, in the parish of S. George near Estchepe, and also
in the lane called "Lovelane" in the parish of S. Mary atte
Hill, 1 charged with the maintenance of a chantry in the church
of S. Mary aforesaid for the good of his soul, the souls of
Beatrix his wife and others; also with weekly payments of
money to three poor parishioners, the observance of obit, &c.,
in manner as directed. The residue of the issues and profits of
the aforesaid tenement to be devoted to the repair and main-
tenance of vestments, ornaments, &c., appertaining to the afore-
said chapel of S. Katherine. In case of default the tenement
to go over to the rector, churchwardens, and parishioners of the
church of S. Botolph for similar uses. Also to the rector, &c.,
of the parish of S. Mary atte Hill he leaves a large garden with
mansions adjoining, situate near Tourhill in the parish of
S. Botolph without Algate, subject to certain charges, towards the
maintenance of a chantry. Dated 2 November, A.D. 1472.
A codicil whereby he increases a legacy formerly left for the
maintenance of a lamp in the church of S. Mary aforesaid, and
withdraws certain directions he made respecting the duties of
a chantry priest. Dated 30 March, A.D. 1473. Roll 203 (11).
From a note (p. 7) in a history garden, however, of which mention is
of the parish of S. Mary at Hill made below was recovered at law in
already referred to it appears that the 1555, and remained in the possession
property here devised was lost to the of the parish mtil sold to the S. Kathe-
parish at the Confiscation in 1548 ; the rine Docks Company in 1827.
1473.
57 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
knelyng in the said chirch of Seint Marie therto be hosled."
A declaration of this bequest and its object to be made openly in
the pulpit on Palm Sunday and Easter Day, and those "kneling
atte Goddesborde for to be hoseled" to be exhorted to say a Pater
A'oster and Ave 3la.ia for the testator's soul. His obit to be
observed in the church of S. Edmund, and the sum of six shillings
and eight.pence to be paid to the Wardens of his Craft. and Fellow-
ship of Drapers of the City of London for distribution among
those of the craft who shall attend the same. Among numerous
other payments which his wife is also directed to make are the
following :--To the Wardens of the Craft of Shermen in the City
of London three shillings and fourpence, and a like sum to the
BIasters of the Fraternity of S. Nicholas of "5Iaisters parissh
Clerkes" of London, and to the Master and Wardens of the
Fraternity of Priests of Pappey or Fraternity of S. John "Port-
latyn " of Pappey, for attending his obit. The reversion of all the
above tenements after the decease of his aforesaid wife he leaves
to William Wodecok, the parson, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Edmund aforesaid and their successors, subject to the above
charges and conditions, together with an iron-bound chest con-
taining title deeds. For every default a penalty is to be paid
by the said parson and churchwardens to the parson and church-
wardens of S. Mary's, Wolnoth, and in case of default for one
whole year the property is to go over to the last-mentioned
parson and churchwardens to fulfil the terms of his will. Dated
2 July, A.D. 1472. Roll 203 (18).
1474.
ANNO 14 EDWARD IV.
3Iozday ze before the Feast of S. Kalixtus, Pope [1 Oct.].
Bedha,n (Jo), fishmonger.-- To William Baron a certain
shop in the parish of S. Nicholas at the Shambles, near a narrow
path called "le Twychyn," for life; remainder to the Prior and
Convent of the House of the Salutation of the Mother of God of
the Carthusian Order, charged with the maintenance of lamps
to burn by night and day over the tombs * of Richard Clyderowe
' "In this charter-house were the ter ...... Sir John Popham," &c. (Stow's
monuments of ...... William Baron and ] ' Survey,' Thoms's ed., 1876, p. 161).
William Baron, esquire ...... In the clois-
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
573
and of John Popham, Knt., the observance of an obit for the
soul of William Baron aforesaid, and other duties in manner as
directed. Dated London, 15 June, A.D. 1472. Roll 204 (5).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Gregory (WLLIAM), Alderman, citizen and skinner.--To Thomas
West.hagh, the rector of the church of All Hallows at the Hay,
and his successors, he leaves two tenements in Heywharflane in
aid of a chantry founded in the said church by John Beverlee and
Avice, wife of the said John, for the souls of Roger de Waltham,
Edith, wife of the same, and others. Dated 20 January, A.D. 1449.
Roll 204 (15).
1474.
ANN0 15 EDWARD IV.
Monday next after F. of S. John ante portam Latigzam [6 May].
Johnson (Hu6H), "peyntour."--To be buried according to
directions contained in his testament touching his movables. To
Alice his wife and to John Freman, grocer, he leaves all his lands
and tenements within the City of London. Dated London,
8 October, A.D. 1474. Roll 205 (7).
Monday the Feast of S. Agatha, Virgin [5 Feb.].
Kyng (Tnohs), "haberdassher."---To the Prior and Convent
of S. Pancras at Lewes, co. Sussex, an annum rent of thirteen
shillings and fourpence issuing from a certain tenement in the
parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Milkstrete. Dated London,
12 July, n.D. 1436. Roll 205 (29).
1475.
ANNO 16 EDWARD IV.
Monday 9zext before the Feast of S. Cuthbert, Bishop [20 March].
Blundell (Jog), " fruter."--To Richard Bourton., the rector,
and churchwardens of the church of S. Mary Somerset and their
successors, he leaves a certain tenement at Tymbrehithlane in the
"Earl William de Warrenne and which was the first and chiefest house
the lady Gundreda his wife, h.D. 1078, ] of the Cluniac Order in England "
founded in the old church of St. Pan- (Tanner's ' Notit. Monist.,' p. 552).
crace, under the castle here, a priory,
COURT OF IIUSTING LONDON.
575
ANNO 17 EDWARD IV.
Monday the Feast of S. Dunstan, Bishop [19 May-].
Bracy (JOHn), chandler.---To be buried according to directions
contained in his other testament touching his movables. To
Agnes his wife all those tenements in the parish of S. Michael
de 1)ater-noster-chirche in the Riole which he acquired jointly
with others from the late Master and Wardens of the Commonalty
and Mistery of the Cutlers of the City of London, and also his
tenement called "le Nonne" in the parish of S. Mary de Wol-
chirchehawe, to hold the same for life. To the Master and
Wardens of the Commonalty of the Mistery of Talughchaundelers
of the City of London he leaves the reversion of the last-
mentioned tenement and an annual rent of six shillings and
eightpence issuing from the aforesaid tenement in the parish of
S. Michael, on condition they keep his obit for the good of his
soul, the souls of Margaret his late wife, Agnes his present wife,
and John Chesham her former husband, in the church of S. Mary
aforesaid, and distribute twelve quarters of coal annually among
the poor of the parish in manner as directed. The reversion of
the aforesaid tenements in the parish of S. Michael he leaves
to Henry Wyche, " iremonger," and Margery, wife of the same,
daughter of John Mader and of Matilda his wife, the testator's
daughter, in tail, charged with the payment of the aforesaid
annual rent of six shillings and eightpence to the Master and
Wardens of the Mistery of Talughchaundelers for the above pious
and charitable objects; remainder over to the said master and
wardens. In case of default made in carrying out the terms of
his will, the tenements and rent aforesaid to go over to the
rector and churchwardens of the church of S. Mary aforesaid
for similar uses. Dated 10 June, A.D. 1467. Roll 207 (13).
1477.
Monday next after the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
ttunt (WALTEa), grocer.--Testament touching the disposal of
all his lands and tenements in the City of London, viz. le counter
and le Counter Aley in le Pultree 1 near lez Stokkes, which he
leaves to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London
absolutely. Dated 10 August, A.D. 1475. Roll 207 (17).
' See note sulJra, p. 501.
COURT OF HUSTIG, LOI'DON.
577
the City of London, which he devises according to the will of the
said John Reynewell, dated 18 Sel)tember , A.D. 1443.---To the
hIayor and Commonalty of the City of London and their suc-
cessors, viz., an annual rent of twenty shillings issuing from a
stone house used as a vestry for the church of S. Botolph near
Billyngesgate ; also tenements and wharves in Tirehalelane in
the parish of S. Mary at Hill, and tenements in Wendegaynelane
in the parish of All Hallows the Great in the Ropery, and else-
where in the City of London, as well as property at Calais. The
same to bo held by the said Mayor and Commonalty under the
following conditions :--that they keep the said tenements in repair;
pay certain annuities to Tilliam his (i.e., Reynewell's) son, Cristina
his sister, and Fridiswida his daughter, a Minoress nun; maintain a
chantry in the chapel above the Charnel-house in S. Paul's church-
yard for the souls of Henry Barton, late Alderman, and Johanna,
wife of the said Henry, the souls of John Reynewell, William his
father, Isabella his mother, and others ; pay certain specified sums
for the relief of the inhabitants of the wards of Billyngesgate,
Douegate, and Algate, on the occasion of exactions of fifteenths
for the King ; pay into the King's Exchequer the annual sum of
ten pounds due from the Sheriffs of London for the ferm of
Suthwerk ; also pay to the same Sheriffs an annual sum of eight
pounds, in order to exempt poor denizens (not foreigners)
from payment of toll for goods and merchandise at the great
gate of London Bridge, and at the bridge called "le drawbridge,"
provided always that the said citizens so entering the City and
malg purchases there shall not leave the same without licence
of the freemen; and lastly they are to pay to the wardens of
the church of S. Botolph near Billyngesgate an annual sum of
thirteen shillings and fourpence towards keeping the obit of the
said John Reynewell, and perform other conditions as set out in
his will. Dated London, 25 October, 37 Henry VI. [A.D. 1458].
Roll 207 (31).
[No will ente'ed on Roll 08.]
Jurisdiction over the vill of South- ] to the lnyor nnd Commonnltv by char-
wnrk had been granted and confirmed I ters of Edward llI. and Edward IV.
VOL. H. 2 P
578
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1479.
ANNO 19 EDWARD IV.
Monday the Feast of S. Lucia, Vi'gin [13 Dec.].
lothorn or lodom (JoN), tailor.- Testament touching a
garden in the parish of S. Mary le Bow, which he leaves to
Marion his wife for life, with remainder to William Morlond, the
rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Mary aforesaid
and their successors, charged with the observance of his obit
under penalty of paying six shillings and eightpence to the rector
and churchwardens of the church of S. Michael de Crokedlane
for every default. Dated 16 September, A.D. 1465.
Roll 209 (10).
llorman (Jor), draper and Alderman 1 of the City of London.
qTo be buried according to directions contained in another will
touching his movables. To the rector and churchwardens of the
church of S. Mary le Bow he leaves an annual rent issuing from
tenements situate in the churchyard of the said church near
Westchepe, to be paid to a certain chaplain, commonly called
" Trinite preste," serving at the altar of the H. Trinity in the
aforesaid church. The tenements so charged he devises to the
rector and churchwardens aforesaid to the use of their church.
Dated London, 20 March, A.D. 1468. Roll 209 (11).
Monday next after" the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [2 Feb.].
Leynham otherwise llommer (JoHn), Knt.--To be buried in the
monastery of the Charterhouse. Bequests to the said monastery,
the churches of S. Leonard near Estchepe, S. Edmund in Lum-
bardstret, S. Botolph without Aldrichegate, and others ; also for
di'igees and masses of Requiem, and for a priest to "synge and
pray a trentall of Seynt Gregory w t all the fastynges and
observaunces thero belongyng "; also to divers orders of friars
of London and of Aylesbury ; to prisoners of Newgate, Ludgate,
King's Bench, and Marchelsea ; to lepers in divers houses in and
about London, &c. To "Dane -3 John Walsyngham, Prior of the
Monastery of the Salutation of the Mother of God of the Order
of the Charerhouse, and convent of the same, he leaves certain
Of Castle Baynard Ward.
See note su#ra, p. 137.
,, Dan," the English of 19onnus or
Dompnus, equivalent to our "Sir," was
an especial title of the clergy in the
Middle Ages.
1480.
580
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Robert Greteham, the rector, and churchwardens of the said
church and their successors, he gives the reversion, after the
decease of Johanna his wife, of certain lands and tenements
within the parish of S. Dionisius, among them being a hostel
called "le Belle and le Chekyr on the hoop," situate in Fan-
cherchestrete, charged with the maintenance of two chantries
in the aforesaid chapel for the good of his soul, the souls of
Margaret his late wife, Johanna his present wife, William his
father, Johanna his mother, John and Alice Caldebek, the parents
of Johanna his wife, and others, and also with the observance of
his obit, &c., in manner as directed ; remainder over in case
of default to the Master and Wardens of the Guild or Fraternity
of the Blessed Mary of the Drapers of London for similar uses.
Dated London, 17 February, A.D. 1478. Roll 210 (19.).
Lynne (ALICE, relict of WILLIAM, grocer).--To be buried
according to directions contained in her testament touching her
movables. To Robert Kirkeham, the rector, and churchwardens
of the church of S. Dunstan in the East and their successors,
certain tenements acquired by her jointly with others from
William Sevenok, grocer, in the parish of S. Dunstan aforesaid,
charged with the observance of her obit for the good of her soul,
the souls of her late husband, John Maykya and Johanna his
wife, and others in manner as directed ; remainder in case of
default to the Mayor or Warden and Commonalty of the City
of London for the time being to the use and maintenance of
London Bridge, subject to the above charges. Dated London,
22 June, A.D. 1458. Roll 210 (13).
Maldon (JoN), grocer.--To the Prior and Convent of Christ
Church, Canterbury, an annual rent of two shillings issuing from
messuages in the parish of All Hallows near Graschirche, which
messuages he leaves to William Cawlya, the rector, and church-
wardens of the church of All Hallows aforesaid, charged with
the payment of the above rent and also with the maintenance
of a chantry, observance of his obit, &c., within the said church
in manner as directed. The Chamberlain of the Chamber of the
Guildhall to supervise-the observance of his obit, and to have
.1481.
582
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
houses in S. Laurence Lane, in the parish of S. Laurence in Old
Jewry, formerly belonging to John Derke his uncle, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry in the chapel of S. Anne at Knoll
for the souls of Master Walter Cook, the founder of the fraternity,
and others. Dated London, 1 March, A.D. 1480. Roll 211 (7).
Monday next before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Dun (Jonl), mercer.--To be buried according to directions
contained in his testament touching his movables. To Thomas
Asshby, the rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Peter
upon Cornhull, a tenement situate on a piece of land which lately
was parcel of the churchyard, to fulfil the will of Master Hugh
Damelet, Doctor of Divinity, late rector of the aforesaid church,
by observing the obit of the said Master Hugh, maintaining a
lamp in the choir, wax tapers, &c., in manner as directed. To
the Mayor, Chamberlain, and Commonalty of the City of London
an annual rent of forty shillings issuing from the aforesaid
tenement, the same to be levied in every case of default made
by the aforesaid rector and churchwardens in carrying out the
terms of this devise, and to be to the use of the Chamber.
Dated London, 10 July, A.D. 1478. Roll 211 (12).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Leona'd, Abbot [6 1Vov.J.
Johnson (JoN), butcher.--To be buried in his parish church
of S. Leonard in Estchepe. Directions as to torches and tapers
to burn at his funeral, the same to be afterwards distributed
among the parish churches of Wolwyche, co. Kent, Streteham,
co. Surrey, Totenham, co. Middlesex, and the aforesaid church
of S. Leonard. Provision made for a chantry in the last-
mentioned church. To Dan Thomas Johnson, monk, to pray for
his soul, a flat cup chased of silver and the covering of the same.
To the brotherhood of his craft a cup of silver and gilt covered
such as Agnes his wife might select. Also to his said wife he
leaves all his lands and tenements, as well "by chartir as by
copy," in the parish of Toteham, co. Middlesex, in fee, and all
his lands and tenements in the parish of S. Leonard aforesaid,
comprising the " Rammeshed " in Estchepe, for life, charged with
the observance of his obit, &c., in manner as directed; remainders
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
583
to Johane and Margery his daughters in tail, with cross re-
mainders. Also to his said wife for life his leasehold property in
Thamistrete in the parish of S. Dunstan in the Est, she paying
yearly forty shillings towards the sustentation of the Mass and
Salve of Jesus holden in the church of S. Leonard aforesaid ;
remainder to his daughters. Dated 10 February, A.D. 1480.
Roll 211 (20).
1481.
ANNO 22 EDWARD IV.
Monday nex after" F. of T'ans. of S. Edna,'d, K. and C. [13 Oct.].
Don (JoHn), mercer.alTo the rector and churchwardens of the
church of S. Mary le Bow an annual rent of thirty-five shillings
issuing from tenements in the parish of S. Brigid in Fletestrete,
to the use of the said church. Dated 12 June, A.D. 1478.
Roll 212 (16).
Don (JonN), senior, mercer.--To Reginald Longdon, girdler,
certain tenements and shops in Hosyerlane in the parish of
S. Mary le Bow for life ; remainder to the rector and church-
wardens of the said parish church to the use of the same, charged
with the maintenance of a beam-light and of a chaplain to pray
for the souls of the aforesaid Reginald, Isabell, Alice, and Johane
his wives, and others, with tolling of the great bell in manner
as directed. In case of default the property to go over to the
Master and Brethren of the House of S. Thomas de Acon for like
purposes, with further remainder in case of default to the Prior
and Convent of S. Bartholomew in Westsmythfeld. Dated
London, 24 December, A.D. 1472. Roll 212 (17).
Warham-(THoMAs), carpenter.--A certain messuage together
with le Tymbevhawe and four gardens in Lymestrete in the
parishes of S. Dionisius Bakchirche and S. Andrew atte Shafte
upon Cornhull he leaves to his executors named in his testament
touching his movables for the space of one year; remainder to
the Master and Wardens of the Freemen of the Mistery of Car-
pentry of the City of London and commonalty of the same,
charged with observing his obit in the above churches at an
1 A hawe or yard for stacking timber.
Ao D.
1482.
1482.
C/kLEDAR OF WILL$
expenditure of twenty shillings, specific sums being given to
ministers and others attending his obit, and the residue
to poor householders of the aforesaid parishes in manner as
directed ;1 remainder in case of default to the Mayor and
Commonalty of the City of London and their successors to the use
and maintenance of London Bridge, subject to the above charges.
Dated 15 November, A.D. 1477. Roll 212 (18).
Chittok (GEOFFREY), draper.--To William Crosse, the rector, and
churchwardens of the church of S. Swithun near Candelwykstrete,
he leaves certain tenements in the parish of S. Swithun aforesaid
and the parish of S. Mary de Abbechirche, comprising a messuage
called "Stonepeles" in the latter parish, so that they maintain
a chantry in the said church of S. Swithun for the souls of
Thonms Aylesby, late draper, John the father of the same, Johanna,
mother of the same, Ralph Josselyn, Knt, Alderman and draper
(at whose instance and request the devise is thus made), the
souls of Margery and Philip (sic), late wives of the said Ralph,
Elizabeth his present wife, and others, and also perform other
religious duties in manner as directed by will of the aforesaid
Thomas Aylesby. In case of default the property is to go over
to the Master, Wardens, and Commonalty of the Fraternity of
the Blessed Mary of the Craft or Mistery of Drapers of London
for like purposes. Dated 16 July, A.D. 1478. Roll 212 (19).
ANNO 23 EDWARD IV.
Manday text before the Feast of S. Gregory, Poe [1 March].
Frary (THOM/S), hatter.--To Thomas Shipton, the rector, and
churchwardens of the church of S. Mildred in Bredstrete and
The freemen of the ]VIistery of Car-
pentry of the City of London had
obtained from the King a charter of
incorporation (7 July, 17 Edward IV.)
a few months before the date of the
testator's will. In the Company's Re-
turn to the Livery Companies Com-
mission of 1880 (vol. iii. p. 225) the
testator is mid to have left a charge
upon an estate in Lime Street of 10s.,
i,a.yable yem'ly to each of the parishes
of S. Dionis Backchurch and S. Andrew
Undershaft. Mr. Hare reported in 1860
that in the former parish the bequest
which continued to be duly received
from the Carpenters' Company, was
distributed with Sir Robert Clarke's
charity, and in the latter with the
charity of Sir Thomas Rich (Report
City Parochial Charities Com., 1880,
vol. iii. pp. 35, 142}.
1489.
590
CALEINDAR OF WILLS,
grocer), citizen and freewoman of the City of London.--To be
buried in the church of S. Stephen in Walbroke, where her
late husband lies buried. To Robert Rowse, the rector, and
churchwardens of the said church and their successors, lands
and tenements in the street called "Bokelersbury," in Soper-
lane and Puppekirtillane in the parish of S. Pancras, and in
the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle in the Riole, to hold
the same in trust to maintain a chantry in the aforesaid church
of S. Stephen for the good of her soul, the souls of her late
husband, Richard her son, and others, in manner as directed, the
aforesaid rector enjoying annually the sum of twenty pence for
his trouble out of the issues and profits. In case of default the
property to go over to the Wardens and Commonalty of the
Mistery of Grocers of London on like conditions. Dated London,
1 August, A.D. 1477. Roll 219 (1).
Monday the Feast of S. Clement, Pope [23 _Nov.].
Lok (ToMs), of London, chaplain, citizen and skinner.-
To be buried according to directions contained in his other
testament touching his movables. To lIaster Giles Giglace,
the rector, John Couper, vicar, and churchwardens of the
church of S. Leonard de Shordiche and their successors, an
annual rent of twenty shillings issuing from a brewery called
" le Popynjay" in the parish of S. Mary Vanchirche, with power
of distress upon another brewery called "le Swan" and a bake-
house called "le Hert.yshorn" in the parish of All Hallows
Stanyng, charged with the observance of an obit for the souls
of Humphrey Starky, t Isabella, wife of the same, and others in
manner as directed. Dated London, 12 November, A.D. 1486.
Roll 219 (14).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [18 Dec.].
Hobbys CrILLII).--To be buried in the church of the Priory
of Christchurch and of H. Trinity. Bequests to the prior, canons,
and others, and gifts to poor householders in the parish of
S. Katherine. To the Barber Surgeons of London he leaves his
* Elected Recorder of the City of I Urswyk , elected Chief Baron; Sergeant-
London in 1471-2in the place of Thomas [ at-Law, 1478 ; Chief Baron, 1484.
COURT OF HUSTIN'G, LONDON.
593
morning of the Feast of Undecim Millia Viq'ginum, 1 in the month
of October [21 October]. In case of default made in carrying out
the terms of the devise the property is to go over to the Master
and Wardens and Society of the Mistery of Drapers of London
and their successors on like conditions. Dated 18 May, A.D. 1482.
Roll .o30 06).
[No ugll entered on Roll 221.]
1491.
ANNO 10 HENRY VII.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Andrew, Algostl [.30 Nov.].
Brevs - (VrALTER), " iremonger."---To be buried in the parish
church of S. Sepulchre, London. Bequests to the high altar and
fabric of the said church. To Alice his sister four pounds.
Bequest of ten marks towards a chantry in the aforesaid church.
To Thomas his son, by way of his son's share of goods and chattels,
twenty pounds. To Margaret his wife all his lands, tenements,
rents, &c., in the City of London and suburbs for life, without
impeachment of waste ; remainder to his aforesaid son in tail ;
remainder in trust for sale for the maintenance of a chantry in
the church of S. Sepulchre aforesaid. Dated 20 October, A.D. 1464.
Roll 222 (10).
Monday the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Hawke (RICHARD)," foundour."--His feoffees in trust of dwelling-
house in the parish of S. Margaret in Lothbury are desired to
allow Elizabeth his wife to enjoy the same for life, so that she
keep his obit in the said parish church in manner as directed,
the parson of the said church coming to the Qzere dote at mass
time and there publicly praying for all benefactors, quick and
dead, of the Fellowship of Founders of the City of London.
Bequest to the Wardens and Beadle of the Craft of Founders
x The eleven thousand virgins who,
according to the legend, were martyred
with S. Ursula, their leader, at Cologne.
Some of their bones are said to have
been found, among other relics, in the
old cross of S. Paul's belfry, which was
VOL. II.
taken down in 1313-14 to be repaired
(' French Chronicle of London,' Riley's
translation, p. 251).
Pronounced" Breuse"; the character
"v" in the middle of a word usually
standing for "u," aud vice -ec'rsd.
2Q
1494.
1495.
1495.
594
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
being present with their fellowship at the said obit. After the
decease of his aforesaid wife the above tenement to remain
amorteysed 1 to the parson and churchwardens of the church of
S. Margaret in Lothbury so that they bear and support the
charge of the waste and making of the Sepulchre light and Paschal
light, to the relief of poor parishioners, and keep his obit in
manner as directed. The residue of the issues and profits after
payment of all charges to be kept in a chest in the vestry or some
other sure place. Dated 17 March, A.D. 1486. Roll 222 (26).
1495-6.
ANNO 11 HENRY VII.
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Gregory, PoTe [12 MarctJ.
Waryng (ROGER), "taillour."--To be buried in the church of
All Hallows in Bredstret. Bequests to the said church for tithes
and oblations withheld or forgotten, &c. ; to the sustentation of
the Fraternity of S. John Baptist founded by the "Taillours"
of the City of London ; also to Thomas his brother, Margaret his
sister, his godsons, servants, apprentices, and others. The residue
of his goods and chattels to go to Margaret his wife, who is also
to enjoy a life estate in his tenement at the corner of Bredstrete
in the parish of All Hallows ; remainder to the heirs male of his
cousin William Waryng; remainders over. Also to his brother
Thomas certain lands and tenements in the county of Kent.
Dated 28 September, A.D. 1476. Roll 223 (25).
1496-7.
ANNO 12 HENRY VII.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mauq', Abbot [15 Jaq.].
Cowper (JoIN), citizen and "shether."--To William Wade,
Master of the College of S. Gregory at Sudbury, 3 co. Suffolk, and
I.e., in mortnin.
Sheather, or maker of sheaths for
knives. Every knife was prepaxed sepa-
rately by three different crafts--the
blade by smiths called "Bladesmythes,"
the handle and the other fitting work
by the Cutlers, and the sheath by the
Sheathers. In 1408 the Cutlers had
occasion to complain of deficient work-
manship on the part of the Sheathers,
the scandal of which fell upon the
Cutlers (Riley's ' Memorials,' p. 567).
a The church of S. Gregory, Sudbury,
was purchased in 1374 by Simon de
Sudbury, then Bishop of London, and
John his brother ; in the following year
they had the same made collegiate, and
founded a college for six secular priests
(Tanner's ' 1Notit. Monast.,' p. 509}.
COtRT OF T]USTIG I,ONDO.
595
brethren of the same, he leaves his tenement in the parish of
S. Leonard in Estchepe. Dated 14 February, A.D. 1485.
Roll 4 (8).
Eburton (HEIY), draper.--To be buried according to directions
contained in his testament touching his movables. By the privi-
leges and liberties of the City of London, whereby a freeman solely
seised as of fee of lands and tenements within the franchise of the
said City may give and devise (ponere, da'e, et legate) the same in
mortmain, he, the testator, devises to the rector, churchwardens,
and certain parishioners of the church of S. Mary Abchirch lands
and tenements within the parish, held by him in trust, to the
use of the said parish church. Dated Sunday 13 May, A.D. 1481.
Roll 224 (9).
Monday "next before the Feast of S. Valentine, Mayv [1 Feb.].
Clopton (HuGrt), Alderman, citizen and mercer.-- To the
Master of the Collegiate Church of S. 5Hchael in the Riole
commonly called "Whytington College," and Fellows of the same
he leaves a certain tenement formerly belonging to John Wok-
kyng, charged with the observance of his obit in manner as
directed. Desires without prejudice that in future, whenever there
is a vacancy by reason of death or resignation of the master of the
collegiate church aforesaid, preference may be given in the election
of a successor to a member of the University of Oxford before all
other universities. Dated 8 March, A.D. 1495. Roll 224 (15).
[Date of Session of Court omitted].
Buyen (THOMAS), senior, vintner.--To be bm'ied according to
directions contained in his testament touching his movables. To
Cecilia his daughter, wife of Richard Hansell, tailor, a certain
tenement in the street called "Cordewanerstrete "in the parish
of S. Mary de Aldermary for life ; remainder to the Masters or
Vrardens of the Commonalty and Mistery of the Vintners of
London, charged with observance of his obit in manner as
directed, and with the payment of six shillings and eightpence
out of the issues and profits to the Prior and Convent of the
Dowgate Ward; Sheriff, 1486; Mayor, [ Stratford - on - Avon (Stow's ' Survey,'
1491. Built a stone-arched bridge at I Thoms's ed., p. 42).
2Q2
1496.
596
C..LENDAR OF WILLS,
House and Church of the Carmelite Friars in Fletestrete annually
for similar pious uses. In case of default the property to remain
to the Mayor, Aldermen, and citizens of the City of London to
the use of the commonalty under like conditions. Dated London,
2 May, A.D. 1497. Roll 224 (16).
Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.].
Porter (John), vintner.--To the Masters and Wardens of the
Commonalty and Mistery of the Vintners of the City of London
and their successors he leaves certain lands and tenements in the
parishes of S. Martin in the Vintry and S. James in Garlik-
hithe, 1 to be held by them to the use of the said commonalty
and mistery according to the terms of the will of Guy Shuld-
ham, e viz., that they convert to their own use a large hall, with
parlour, countinghouse, pantry, yard, &c., and keep the same in
repair; that they bestow thirteen little mansions lying together,
parcel of the said lands and tenements ordained by him for the
dwelling of poor people, upon thirteen poor and needy men or
women of the said mistery, and if such could not be found, then
upon other poor and needy men or women of good fame and
honest condition, to dwell in such of the said mansions as might
become void rent free, each receiving one penny a week out of
the issues and profits of the residue of the property; that they
also observe certain obits in the aforesaid church, maintain a
chantry, and perform other instructions as set out in the will of
the said Guy. Dated 18 May, A.D. 1496. Roll 224 (17).
Draper (JoN), skinner.--To be buried in the church of
S. Antonin, where lies the body of Johanna his late wife. To the
College of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Eton a vestment of cloth
of gold. His executors to cause five silver chalices, weighing in
x The property here devised is under-
stood to form part of the present site
of Vintners' Hall, situate in Thames
Street, and in the parishes of S. Martin
Vintry and S. James Garlickhithe.
2 The date of his will (7 November,
1446) is not given here.
s Previously to the great fire of
London these almshouses were adjacent
to the rest of the property mentioned.
The fire having destroyed the whole of
the buildings, the hall was rebuilt on
an enlarged scale, but not the alms-
houses. Others were erected by the
Company in their place, called the
Vintners' Almshouses, on the north side
of the lIile End Road, consisting of
twelve houses and a chapel. (See le-
turn made to Livery Companies Com.,
appointed in 1880, vol. ii. p. 642.)
COURT OF HU3TING, LONDON.
597
all sixty ounces, to be made, the same to be bestowed upon the
poorest churches in the county of Essex. Bequest of forty
shillings for the repair of Rochester Bridge, co. Kent. To
William Pouter, the rector, and churchwardens of the church
of S. Antonin aforesaid, he leaves an annual rent of fifty-
three shillings and fourpence, issuing from four messuages
situate within the parish, in aid of the chantry previously
founded by John de Grantham, pepperer, for the good of
his soul, the souls of Johanna his late wife, Richard Draper
his father, Juliana his mother, the said John de Grantham,
and others. To the Master and Wardens, Brethren and
Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of Corpus Christi founded
within the parish of S. J ohn the Baptist, in the Ward of Walbroke,
he leaves the messuages aforesaid, subject to the above rent
charge, and to a further payment of three pounds six shillings
and eightpence to the rector and churchwardens of the church of
S. Antonin aforesaid for religious services. His feoffees in trust
of a croft called " lasores Croft," in the parish of Halstede, co.
Essex, are desired to convey the same to the vicar and church-
wardens of the said parish church, for a term of ninety-nine
years, for maintaining the lights called "Paschall lyght" and
" Seint Mary lyght" within the church, and for other pious and
charitable uses. His lands and tenements in the parish of Colne,
co. Essex, to be sold, and the proceeds to be devoted to the
purchase of forty thousand Brys, ten thousand of which are to
be given annually for four years towards the work of the belfry of
the said parish church. Bequest of clothing to Roger Colman his
sister's son. The master and wardens of the guild aforesaid to
spend the sum of five pounds sterling upon wine for the brethren
and sisters of the guild upon the Feast of Corpus Christi ; also
specified sums of money for gifts of coal to the poor of the parish
of S. Antonin, 1 and to the inmates of Newgate and Ludgate.
Margaret Van, late wife of Ralph Van of Halstede, to have a life
interest in his mansion and garden in Halstede. Dated 18 April,
A.D. 1496. Roll 224 (18).
The sum of 13s. 4d. appears to be
still pid nntmlly by the Skinners' Com-
pany to the churchwardens of S. An-
I tholin's for coals (Report Livery Com-
pmies Com., 1884, vol. iv. p. 355).
1496.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
599
executors, to whom he leaves the sum of five pounds and his a.D.
1498.
amb'e bedys. Dated 24 November, A.D. 1481. Roll 225 (15).
Monday vzxt after F. of T?'ans. of S. Thomas, Mavtyv [7 July].
Meleman (GEOFFREY), mercer.--To the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's certain lands, tenements, and rents in Boclersbury in
the parish of S. Mary Wolchirchehawe in aid of the four chantry
priests serving in the chapel near the north door of the cathedral
for the souls of Adam Bury, late citizen of London, and of Roger
Holme, 1 late canon of the said cathedral. Dated 9 February,
A.D. 1496. Roll 225 (17).
1499.
ANNO 13 HENRY VII.
Mo'aday qzext befare the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [6 Oct.].
Carte (Joy,N, wife of JoJN, gentleman), late wife of John
Moyle, gentleman.--To be buried in the church of S. Laurence
lulteney near her late husband. To John Carre her husband she
leaves all her lands, tenements, and rents in the town of Stanes,
co. Middlesex, and in the parish of S. Sepulchre without Newgate,
for life ; remainder in trust for sale, the proceeds to be divided
into four equal parts for the following objects :--(1) the founding
a chantry in the church of S. Laurence aforesaid ; (2) marriage
portions for poor maidens having few friends ; (3)the relief of
poor householders and parishioners; (4)the repair of "noyous
and jeoperdes wayes." Also to her said husband she leaves her
lands and tenements in the parish of S. Margaret in Lothbury,
so that he hinder not execution of this her last will. Her lands
and tenements in Grenewiche Lane, London, to be sold, and one
moiety to go towards the education of Thomas a Strete, son of
her brotherWilliam a Strete, if so be he will become a piest, other-
wise the whole of the proceeds is to be divided among the said
Thomas and John a Strete, her brother's sons, and the children of
her two sisters equally. To the second son of John Moyle of co.
Kent, her late husband's cousin, she leaves property in "Theston
Bermyget-3 in the said county. Her lands and tenements in
See note stq'a , p. 254. "Theston" refers to a neighbouring
2 The membranes are not always ar- place called" Teston" (Hasted's ' Kent,'
ranged in chronological order, vol. ii. pp. 149-53).
East Barming, co. Kent; unless
A.D.
1497.
1503.
606
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
altar in S. Katherine's Chapel in the church of S. Botolph without
Bishopsgate. Bequest to the old works of S. Paul's. A trental
of masses to be said by the Austin Friars, the White Friars, and
the Black Friars respectively. Bequests to the Fraternity of Our
Lady and S. John the Baptist, the Fraternity of S. Christopher
and S. George, and for a chant.ry in the church of S. Botolph
aforesaid ; also to Elizabeth, daughter of Symond Taillour, and
Thomas her brother, to Katherine his sister, dwelling at Waltham,
co. Lancaster, Herry, son of John Rycroft, his godson, and others.
Also to the aforesaid Symond Tillour, his wife's son, he leaves his
best gown furred. To Margaret his wife his lands and tenements
in the City and suburbs absolutely. If his executors make any
month's mind for him there is to be no dinner, except to poor
folk at their discretion. Dated 23 August, A.D. 1503.
Roll 230 (3).
1/04.
Monday the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 June].
lYIurowe (WILLIAM).--To be buried in the church of S. Botolph
without Bishopsgate, where his father lies. Bequests to the said
church, the church of Stoke, the Vicar of Stephenhithe, the Prior
of Christchurch, &c. To Johane his wife forty pounds of his best
plate and a life interest in the "Galykey '' and "the Mayden
heed." To Thomas his brother he leaves a book formerly belong-
ing to his father and " Marowe key." To Thomas his son the
residue of his lands and tenements in London and Middlesex in tail.
To his infant en ventq'e sa mq'e (if any) he leaves lands and tene-
ments in Essex, called "Gaolstrete," "Uplond," and " Upney," in
tail ; remainder over. To his cousin Frawik his cup of jasper ;
to Elizabeth and Katherine his daughters forty pounds each, to
be paid at their marriage or profession ;3 and to Anne Duklyng
his daughter twenty nobles yearly till the sum of ninety pounds
has been paid. His wood in Middlesex and Essex, except such
as [if removed-] should disfigure his place of Popler, to be sold if
necessary for the repair of the corner house in Petywales, his
"Near unto this Customer's Key part of Thames street was therefore of
[Custom House] towards the east is the some called Galley row, but more corn-
said water gate, and west from it lor- monly 1)etty Wales" (Stow's ' Survey,'
ter's Key, then Galley Key, where the Thoms's ed., p. 52).
gallies were used to unlade, and land Entering a convent and becoming
their merchandises and wares; and that professed nun.
608
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1504.
ya'de, &c., formerly belonging to Lord Scrope, near Lymestrete in
the parish of S. Andrew upon Cornhyll, charged with the observ-
ance of an obit or anniversary in the church of S. Margaret in
Bryggestrete for the good of his soul, the souls of Elizabeth and
Johane his wives, and others, with various charitable doles, &c., in
manner as directed. The residue of the issues and profits, after
payment of all charges, to be devoted to the repair of the pro-
perry and to the relief and comfort of all his Fellowship of Fish-
mongers. His feoffees in trust of a large garden, alley, &c., in
the aforesaid parish to hold the same to the use of Johane his
wife for life ; remainder to the use of the Wardens of Fish-
mongers in Bryggestrete and their successors, so that the said
wardens maintain the same for the recreation and disport of them-
selves, and of such others as they may please to call thither unto
them hereafter. The issues and profits coming out of a tey,tte"
situate at the entrance of the garden to be devoted to the common
use and behoof of all the Wardens and Commonalty of the whole
Fellowship and Craft of Fishmongers within the City of London.
In case of default the whole of the property to go over to the
parson and churchwardens of the church of S. Margaret aforesaid
to the use of the said church, charged with observance of obit,
&c. Dated 11 October, A.D. 1501. Roll 231 (4).
tiongreforth (ALICE), widow.--To be buried in the church of
S. Michael in Cornehyll. Bequests to the said church, to the
Fraternities of S. Michael and Our Blessed Lady, and S. Anne and
S. George therein; to poor householders in the Ward of Corne-
hyll; to poor prisoners, the four orders of friars of London, &c.
Among other bequests are the following :--To Elyanore, daughter
of William Adlyngesflete, two square salts of silver parcel gilt
with covering; to Isabell, wife of William Holt, grocer, and to
Elyanore, wife of Thomas Carter, draper, white bolle co)gpys of
silver ; to Alice, wife of Walter Mower, and Elizabeth, wife of
Generally known as S. Andrew Un-
dershaft. The street of Cornhill for-
merly extended further eastward than
at the present day.
2 Touching this devise to the Fish-
mongers' Company, lIr. Hare reported
to the Charity Commissioners in 1861
that the sum of 13s. 4d. a year was
deemed to be chargeable on this estate,
and was carried to the account of "the
half-yearly poor." The Company in
their return to the Commission of 1880
set out various tenements in Fenchurch
Avenue as having been acquired under
this will (Report Livery Comp. Com.
1884, vol. ii. p. 263).
COURT OF HU.qTING, LONDON.
609
William Game, similar cups with images of S. John in the bottom,
&c. To the parish church of Blakemore, co. Essex, a sum of
money for buying a book or a vestment ; her executors to see
that the roof of the said church be properly seled with Estvyche
boovd. To William Holt and Thomas Carter her tenement in the
parish of S. ]fichael aforesaid, charged with keeping her obit in
the said parish church, with charitable gifts, wood and coal to the
poor householders in the parish, &c., in manner as directed. In
case of default the property to go over to the Maser and
Wardens of the Craft of Drapers of the City of London under
similar conditions. Dated 1 September, A.B. 1491.
Roll 9.31 (5).
Mi04.
Monday qzext before the Feast of S. VZcent, Martyr [22 Jam.].
Brice (ELIZABETH, widow of HUGH, Knt., late Alderman
and goldsmith).-- To be buried in the church of S. Mary
Wolnoth. To Richard Rawlyn, the parson, and churchwardens
of the said church and their successors, an annual quitrent
of twenty shillings issuing from certain tenements in the
parishes of S. Mary Wolnoth and S. Michael upon Cornhill, so
that the said parson and churchwardens observe an obit, with
gifts of money to the poor of the parish, as well as to the vicar
and parishioners of Ruston, co. York, &c., in manner as directed.
In default the said annual quitrent to go over to the Wardens
and Commonalty of the Fellowship of Goldsmiths of the City of
London. An obit to be kept in the church of Ruston aforesaid
for the good of her soul, the souls of her husband, James Brice
their son, Hugh and Elizabeth children of the said James, and
others. Dated 25 September, A.D. 1498. Roll 231 (14).
Burton (Jon-), "pouchemaker."--To John Lychefelde, the
parson, and churchwardens of the church of S. "Awsten " next
the gate of S. Paul's and their successors, divers lands and tene-
ments in Watlyngstrete in the parish of S. "Awsten" aforesaid,
1 There is no specific mention of this
charity in Mr. Hate's Report on the
charities of the parish of 8. Michael,
Cornhill, made in 1860. He, how-
ever, states that the was a fund of
41/. 13s. 4d., hich wa.s formerly held
VOL. II.
by the churchwardens in respect of
sundry gifts of un-known donors for
coals, and devoted to parish purposes
(City Parochi,l Charities Com., 1880,
vol. iii. p.
10.
610
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
to the use of the said parish church, charged with the main-
tenance of a wax taper to burn within the same in like manner
as Mawde Frosdeyn had caused a similar light to be founded
there since the decease of Robert her husband, under penalty
of paying six shillings and eightpence to the parson and church-
wardens of the church of S. John the Evangelist in Watlyng-
streate for every default. Dated 8 January, A.D. 1503.
Roll 31 (19).
NoT.--The above will was made an exhibit in Chancery in
Attorney-General and others, Informant plaintiffs v. Leonard Clow
and David Palmer, defendants.
Monday qext before the Fezest of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 JuqzeJ.
Frynd or Frend (JoHn), goldsmith.--To be bied in the
church of S. Botolph without Aldriche gate near his wives who
lie there. Bequests to the said church and to the Fraternity of
SS. Fabian and Sebastian therein. To John Fmnde his appren-
tice a bedstead with appurtenances. The residue of s gds to
be divided into three equal parts wherf one part is to go to
Anne his fe in the name of her full part and dower due to her
by usage and custom of the City the send part to go to Johan
his daughter for her full pa, of his goods due to her aer the
good rules and constitution of the City and the thud pa. he
reserves to himself and his executors for paent of debts,
legacies, &c. The lands and tenements in Rikmanswoh
co. Hefts, which he had with Anne his wife, are to remain to
his said wife absolutely. Dated 5 December, h.e. 1501.
Hurdebene (ROnERT), mercer.-- To Agnes his wife ceain
tenements in Gracechirchestrete in the parish of AH Hallows in
Lombardestrete absolutely. To Thomas s son his lands and
tenements in Adderby, Snettel"by, and Wadgh a co. Lin-
coln in tail; remainder to Elizabeth and Johanne his daughters
in successive tail. To Alice, wife of John Bales a life estate
in the tenement cMled " the Cok " at Brandon Ferry co. Norfolk ;
remainder to John Legge of Brandon Ferry if the said John will
I Atterby. [ : Waddighnm.
- Snitterb3. ,
COURT OF ttUSTING, LONDON.
613
two chantry priests in manner as directed. In case of default
the property is to go over to the churchwardens of the church
of S. Peter in Cornhill, charged with an annual payment of seven
pounds to two chantry priests to serve in the said church. Dated
London 6 January, A.D. 1503. Roll 233 (13).
ANNO 23 HENRY VII.
Manday qze before the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 Mavch].
Miller (THOMAS), fuller.--To Robert Gower, parson of the
church of S. 01offes, and churchwardens of the same, he leaves
the reversion of a quitrent of thirteen shillings issuing from a
tenement in Martlane in the parish of S. 01offes, for pious uses
in the said parish church for the souls of Robert Trot, " talough-
chaundeler," Margery and Anneys, wives of the same, and others.
The clerk of the said church to have for his labour fourteen
pence, "so that he fynde oon persone to kepe the Quere at same
our lady masse while he plaith at Organs or elles that he kepe the
quere whiles that the same personne pleyes at Organs." In case
of default remainders over. Dated London, 2 March, A.D. 1472.
Roll 234 (12).
Monday qze,xt before the Feast of S. Betedict, Abbot [21 Ma'ch].
.lyngwordth (RICHARD), gentleman.-To be buried in the
parish church of S. Peter at Micheham in Sowthrey. To
Katherine his wife his lands and teneme.nts in the parishes of
8. M_ichael in Cornhill and S. Bart.holomew the Little for life ;
remainder to William his brother. To John Bradley all his
clothing which is in a chest in "Cliffordes yn. '' Richard his
father appointed one of his executors. Dated 9 December,
1407. 4
S. Olave, Hart Street.
2 Mitcham, co. Surrey.
3 An inn for students of law, situate
near the church of S. Dunstan in the
West, and formerly belonging to the
Lords Clifford, ancestors of the Earls
of Cumberland, by gift of Edward II.
The six attorneys of the Marshalsea
Court, better known as the Palace
Court, from its causes having to be
oll 06).
heard near the Palace in the city of
Westminster, had their chambers in
this inn, which was the oldest inn of
Chancery.
* Exactly one hundred years appear
to have elapsed between the execution
of this will and its enrolment (an unpre-
cedentedly long time), unless there be
some mistake in the date of the will.
COURT OF IIUSTING, LONDON.
615
held Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist
[18 Oct.], 24 Henry VII. [A.D. 1508], 1 to hold the same for their
lives ; remainder to the Prior and Convent of the House of the
Salutation of the Mother of God of the Carthusian Order near
London, so that the names of the said Robert and Margaret be
placed in the codex of the convent called "le Martylage boke, ''e to
be remembered in prayers, &c. Dated Friday next after the Feast
of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.], A.D. 1508. Roll 236 (68). 3
1509.
ANNO 2 HENRY VIII.
Menzday next before the Feast of S. Margaret, l"ig'cjin [20 July].
Newenton (SMo), cutler.ecites how he has become solely
seised of ceain messuages in the parish of S. Botolph without
dgate foerly belonging to Annes Carter whereof one tene-
ment was kno as "the Wolle Sak "; and in execution of the
last ll of the aforesaid Annes made 31 March, 1469 leaves the
same to the hster Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery of
Cutlers t the City of London, crged th the observance
of an obit for the souls of the said Annes, Robert Duk John Ball
and others in manner as directed. Dated 18 June a.D. 1509.
(63).
Monday next befe t Feast of S. icholas, Bish [6 Dec.].
Alexuunder (THOMAS), " peauterer.'To the rector and chch-
wardens of the chch of S. James the Apostle at GarlikMthe a
cerMin annual rent issg from tenements in Morelane or
Momstrete in the pash of S. Giles without Crepulgate, chged
th the maintenance of an obit for the sos of Thomas Dounton,
Joanna, fe of the same, Isabella their daughter, late wife of
Robert Ballard, and others, with charitable gifts to the poor, &c.,
in manner as directed ; remader over, in se of defat, to the
See Hust. Roll 235 (2).
2 See note su,pra, p. 334.
It will be seen that in this Roll the
membranes are transposed, and the years
count backward, beginning with the
last membrane.
From the return made by the Com-
pany to the Commission of lS80 it
appears that the Con ipany'.-: estate under
the will of Agnes Carter comprises the
Synagogue in Carter Street, Hounds-
ditch, tenements known as Nos. 18-22,
Carter Street, the Cloth Exchange, and
other premises in Exchange Place,
Cutler Street, and White Street {Report
Livery Companies Com., 1884, vol. iii.
p. 3o-).
1510.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
617
with observe the obit or anniversary of Robert Guybon and of
Alice, wife of the said Robert, in manner as directed ; remainder
in case of default to the Prior and Convent of S. Bartholomew
for like purposes. Dated 7 October, A.D. 1503. Roll 236 (42).
Kelk (STEPttEI), goldsmith.---Testament touching the disposal
of certain messuages which he acquired fi'om Juliana Shaa, widow
Thomas Riche, mercer and John Shaa, goldsmith, in fulfilment of
the last will of Edmund Shaa, late Knt., Alderman and Mayor of
the City of London, which messuages he now leaves to the
Master and Brethren of the House or Hospital of S. Thomas the
Martyr, called "de Acon" so tlt they maintain a chantry priest
in that church who shall say masses and other services in manner
as directed, and also observe an obit with distribution of charitable
gifts as prescribed. In case of default the property is to go over
to the Wardens and Commonalty of the Art of Goldsmiths of the
City of London for assisting poor honest men of the craft, more
especially those of the clothing of the said commonalty. Dated
20 December, A.D. 1493. Roll 236 (41).
Monday next befo'e the Feast of S. Scolastica, Virgin [10 Feb.].
Braibroke (JOgN), "marchaunthaberdassher " and freeman of
the City of London.--To the Prior of the Hospital or Monastery
of S. Mary de Elsyngspitell and convent of the same he leaves a
certain tenement in the parish of S. Laurence in 01d Jewry,
which he had acquired from William Game and Thomas Carter,
citizens and drapers. Dated London 20 March, .D. 1508.
Roll 236 (34).
1511.
ANN0 4 HENRY VIII.
Monday ext before the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 Maq'chJ.
Mury-aer (WILLIAM), salter.--To the Abbess and Convent of
the Monastery of the " Mynores" without Algate of the Order of
S. Clare a tenement called "the Anker," in the parish of our Blessed
Lady Barkyng next the Tower, to hold the same charged with the
observance of an obit for the souls of Robert "Fith" Symond of
Barlyng, co. Essex Dune Katherine, wife of the same, Johaa
62O
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
A.Do
151.
now called "Waterlane," and elsewhere in the parish of S. Dunstan
in the East, and others in the parishes of S. Margaret in Brydge-
strete and S. Magnus, charged (among other things) with keeping
an obit in the chapel of Our Lady at the Guildhall in manner as
directed. Four priests studying in art or divinity at Oxford or
Cambridge and having no benefice to be appointed by the wardens
to pray for the souls of the testator and others, failing which the
wardens are to pay the sum of forty shillings to the Chamberlain
of the City, whereof ten shillings are to be bestowed on poor
prisoners of Ludgate and Newgate. Thirteen poor men and
women to be clothed and housed by the said wardens, who are
also charged with the payment, out of the issues and profits of the
tenements aforesaid, of the sum of four pounds annually to the Prior
and Convent of Roseston, 1 co. Herts, for a canon to pray for his
soul at the altar and lavetou" when the Gospel is done, and other
pious uses. To prisoners in Ludgate and Newgate he leaves an
annual sum of forty shillings out of the aforesaid rents and profits,
to be expended in such things as they shall most need. A
member of the clothing of the Fellowship of Fishmongers to be
elected rent-gatherer and to keep all accounts, which are to
be audited by the Chamberlain of London. The residue of the
issues and profits, after all charges paid, to be laid up in the
treas.ury- house of the fellowship, together with a further sum
of one hundred marks to be paid by his executors, for the purpose
of making loans upon sufficient security to poor members of the
fellowship, who shall say five paterqzoste's and five ayes and a c'ede
for his soul. In case of default made by the said wardens in
carrying out the terms of his will the property is to go over
to the Mayor and Commonalty and citizens of London and their
successors for like purposes. Dated 13 April, A.D. 1513.--Also to
the Fellowship of Fishmongers he leaves two tablecloths of diaper
" with true loves," together with towels and napkins "of the same
werk." Roll 237 (12).
Moqzday the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 Ma'ch].
Coote (HENRY), goldsmith.--To the Wardens and Commonalty
of the Society of Goldsmiths within the City of London he leaves
Royston, where there was a Priory of Il,ck Caon.
624
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
also to John Calley, called "Johannes w t maister parsone of
Lothebury," to his brother Purdew, to Thomas, William, Arthur,
and Cissely Purdew, children of the said brother, and others.
The residue of his goods he leaves to Mawde his wife. Dated
27 April, A.D. 1512.
Another will or codicil containing pecuniary legacies to Julian
Heblyn, her daughter and sister, Katherine Borowdale, Robert
llailes, and others. Dated 26 April, A.D. 1515. Roll 237 (51).
Monday next before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
I-Iowdn (ISABELLA, late wife of TvrOMAS, "merchaunt taillour").
--To the Master and Wardens of Merchaunt Taillours of the
Guild or Fraternity of S. John the Baptist of the City of London
an annual rent (and penalty)issuing from certain tenements in
Bradstrete, charged with the annual payment of seven pounds
three shillings and fourpence to a secular priest that can "syng
well, surely, and querely his playne and faburdon, ''2 the
residue being devoted to the observance of her late husband's
obit in the church of S. Mary Abchurch, with tapers, bell-
ringing, yearly distribution of coals, &c., in manner as directed.
In case of default made in carrying out the terms of the
bequest the property is to go over to the parson and church-
wardens of the church of S. Mary aforesaid. Dated 17 June,
A.D. 1515. Roll 237 (53).
A.Do
1516-17.
ANNO 8 HENRY VIII.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mihlred, Virgin [20 Feb.].
lZynche (JAMES), " sherman."To be bed in the cloister
of Wh.gdone College in the "royalle" of London. Bequests
to Master Dr. Dowce, the Master, and Fellows of the said college,
and to the vaous orders of friars in London. To Elizabeth his
daughter, fe of Plip Caruge (rnge ?), he leaves his dwelling-
house in part payment of her like portion that Margaret and
' See note 2a, p. 600. from bodo or boudon, signifyg (1)
A corruption of faux-bouvd, a pilgr's staff ; (2) from similarity
simple kd of counteoint to the fo, the bass pipe or &one of the
church plain song, in other words bagpipe, and thence simply a deep
harmony to tile ancient chant. Deried bass note.
117.
696
CALENDAR OF WILLS
Spaldyng, co. Linc. ; remainder to Francis and Nicholas aforesaid
in successive tail ; remainder in trust for sale, the proceeds being
devoted to the repair of the parish church of Spalding, providing
marriage portions for poor maidens of Spalding and Cowbit, and
repairing " noyous heigh wales" and bridges, &c. Also to the
said Nicholas he leaves the reversion of a certain great new place
in Milkestrete formerly belonging to Henry Cantlowe. Dated
22 February, A.D. 1504. Roll 238 (36).
Monday next befo'e the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [8 Oct.].
Capell (WILLIAM), Knt., Alderman and draper.--Devises the
late dwelling-house of Jane, late Viscountess Lisle, in the parish
of S. Michael in Cornhill, of which he had become solely seised
in trust for the purpose, to Master John Wardroper, parson,
and the churchwardens of the said church of S. Michael and their
successors, for pious uses for the souls of Edward Grey, late
Viscount Lisle, Robert Drope, late Mayor of London, and Master
John Tregman, late husbands of the viscountess aforesaid, her
father, mother, and others, with charitable gifts to the poor, &c.,
in manner as directed. The sum of thirteen shillings and four-
pence out of the issues and profits is to be set aside yearly,
according to the terms of the aforesaid lady's will, for the repair
and gilding, whenever necessary, of the Sepulchre of our Lord
within the aforesaid church, formerly erected by the before-
mentioned Robert Drope, and also of the Crucifix with Mary and
John and the other works which the said viscountess had caused
to be made upon the "Rodeloft "in the said church. In case of
default made by the rector and churchwardens in carrying out
a Concerning this lady Stow remarks
that she was buried in the church of
. Michael, Cornhill, by the side of
her first husband, in 1500; and that
"she gave ninety pounds in money to
the beautifying of that church, and
her great messuage, with the appur-
tenance, which was by her executors,
Mr. Caple and other, 1517, the 9th
of Henry VIII., assured to John Ward-
roper, parson, T. Clearke, W. Dixson,
and John Murdon, wardens of the said
church, and their successors for ever,
they to keep yearly for her an obite, or
a,niversary, to be spent on the loor,
and otherwise, in all three pounds, the
rest of the profits to be employed in
reparation of the church." The same
authority--who, by the way, is not
always right in his dates, as already
mentioned (p. 592, note)further tells
us that the parishioners afterwards
gave up the property as chantry land,
"and wronged themselves," and that
the tomb and monument of these
benefactors to the church had been
pulled down (' Survey,' Thoms's ed.,
pp. 74-75).
2 See note sq'a, p. 592.
COURT OF FIUSTING, LONDON.
627
these and other terms of the devise, the property is to go over to
the Master and Wardens of the Fraternity of our Blessed Lady
of Drapers of the City of London under like conditions. Dated
18 December, a.D. 1506. Roll 238 (39).
1517.
ANNO 10 HENRY VIII.
Monday qext before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.].
Calley (WILLIAM), draper.--To Elizabeth, late wife of John
Peke, esquire, he leaves a certain messuage and garden, of which
he was solely seised in trust, called "Longestone," situate in the
parish of S. Botolph without Aldersgate, for life ; remainder to the
Master, Wardens," Brethern" and "Sistern" of the Guild or Frater-
nity of our Blessed Lady of Drapers of London, charged with the
maintenance of an obit in the church of S. Michael upon Cornhill
in manner as directed. Dated 23 March, A.D. 1506.
Roll 238 (58).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Rawson (CRISOFER), mercer and merchant of the Staple at
Cales.--Leaves his wharf and houses called "the old Wolle Kay"
in the parish of All Hallows, Barking, in trust for John, Thomas,
and Richard his sons and the heirs male of their bodies ; re-
mainder in trust for Margaret and Katherine his daughters and
the heirs male of their bodies ; remainder in trust for John and
Walter, sons of Nicholas Rawson his brother, in successive tail
male; remainder in trust for Averey Rawson his brother; re-
mainder over. The "owners in use" of the said houses are to keep
an obit in the church of S. Mary Magdalen in Milkestrete for the
good of his soul, the souls of Margaret and Agnes his wives, and
others. A chantry priest to be also maintained in the aforesaid
church and the church of All Hallows, Barking, respectively. His
feoffees in trust of the above houses, &c., are to choose some sub-
stantial and discreet man, being a fi'eeman of the City, to whom
they are to give seisin of the same, in order that the person so
seised according to the custom of the City may with counsel's
advice make a good and sure devise of the same to a good and
2s2
1518.
1518-19.
COURT OP HUSTING, LONDON.
631
Margaret his daughter in tail. Also to his wife his lands and
tenements in Chesthunt, co. Herts, for life ; remainder to his
aforesaid daughters. To the aforesaid Herry rhite and Awdry
he further leaves lands and tenements in the parishes of Tillyng-
ham and Denge,' co. Essex. To the aforesaid Nicholas Tyche-
bourne and Julyan lands and tenements at Squyrellys called
"the hethcok," co. Essex, and a messuage in the parish of Horn-
cherche. Also to Margaret his daughter his lands and tenements
in the parish of Kyngeston, co. Surrey, so long as his wife is
alive ; remainder to William Fenrother for life; remainders over.
Also to his aforesaid wife a messuage in Silverstrete, London.
Dated 17 March, 15 Henry VIII. -A.D. 1523-4].
Roll 239 (37).
Moqzday qext after the Feast of S. Ambrose, Bishop [4 April].
Aythropp (WILLIAM), draper.--To the Master and rardens,
Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed
Mary of the Drapers of London and their successors he leaves
certain messuages in Cornhill in the parish of S. Michael to
their own use. Dated 5 March, A.D. 1515. Roll 239 (42).
1525.
1526.
ANN0 18 HENRY VIII.
Moqday ex after" the Feast of S. Paqzcras
Jurdayn OVILIXM), "pasteler."--To Master William Mors,
the rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Benedict near
GTaciousstreate, he leaves a messuage situate within the pm-ish,
for the maintenance of the works, ornaments, &c., of the said
parish church. Dated 10 December, A.D. 1510. Roll 239 (47).
Moaday qext before the Feast of S. 'icholas, Bishop [6 Dec.].
White CrILLIAM), draper, Alderman - and freeman of the City
of London.--To be buried in the chapel of SS. Katherine and
Anne in the church of S. Swythunes in Candelwikstrete. Bequests
Dengie or Dengey.
u Mr. Hare reported to the Charity
Commissioners in 1860 that the property
here devised was then known as Nos. 1
and 2, Fenchurch Street, and that the
rent was devoted to church expenses.
The parish charities come within the
purview of the City of London Parochial
Charities Act, 1883.
Of Coleman Street Ward.
152.
634
CALENDAR 0' WILLS,
co. Lancaster, esquire, an annual rent of five marks, and penalty
of twenty shillings with distress and appurtenance of the same,
issuing from lands and tenements belonging to the Master
and Wardens of the Craft or Mistery of the Vintners of London,
in trust for the maintenance of a secular priest who can sing
pvyc song and llayn song, or at the least playn song, to say
mass in the parish church of Willmeslowe co. Chester for the
souls of Master Henry Trayforth, sometime parson of the said
church, Edmund Trayforth, Knt., and Dame Margaret, wife of the
same, James Spenser, sometime Mayor of London, and others, in
manner as directed. The priest to be "no viciouse persone of
lyevyng, diser, carder, bowler cokkefyghter, noder commyne ale
goer," on pain of expulsion, "eny maner bull or dispensacioun
or licence of the courte of Rome, or of eny Legate of the see
apostolique, had or to be had or obteyned to the contrary not-
wstandyng." Dated 3 June, A.D. 1527. Roll 240 (17).
1529.
ANNO 21 HENRY VIII.
Monday the Feast of S. Lucia, Vi'giqz [13 Dec.].
I-Iyll (HEY), "haberdassher."---To the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's an annual rent of twenty marks, and penalty of one
hundred shillings with distress, issuing out of lands and tenements
belonging to the Master and Wardens and Commonalty of the
Merchaunt Taillours of the Fraternity or Guild of S. John Baptist
in the City of London, in trust for the maintenance of a chantry
in the chapel in S. Patti's Cathedral Church where the reverend
father in God, Richard Fitz James, Bishop of London, purposes to
be buried, together with observance of obit, &c., in manner as
directed. In case of default made in carrying out the terms of
the legacy the said annual rent, &c., is to go over to the Mayor
and Commonalty of the City of London under like conditions.
Dated 16 June, A.D. 1521. Roll 240 (28).
I-Iyll (HE, Y), haberdasher.---Another will, whereby he leaves to
the Dean and Chapter of S. Paul's an annual rent of twenty shillings,
and penalty of ten shillings with distress, issuing from tenements
Oh. 15 January, A.D. 1521-2.
1532.
636
CLElDAR OF WILLS,
Baptist of London under like conditions, with further remainder
to the Mayor and Commonalty of the City of London. Desires
that his will be enrolled of record before the Mayor at the Guild-
hall, there to remain for ever. The will made tripartite: one
part to remain with the Wardens of the Commonalty of
Grocers, another with the Prioress of Haliwell, and the third
vith Sir Thomas Lovell and his heirs. Dated 18 December,
A.D. 1522. Roll 240 (54).
Drayton (JOHN), grocer.--To the Wardens and Fellowship of
the Mistery of Grocers of the City of London he leaves certain
lands and tenements, of which he had become solely seised in trust,
in the parishes of S. Dunstan in the East and S. Martin, Ludgate,
so that the said wardens, &c., maintain a chantry in the church of
S. Peter in Cornehull in accordance with the will of Henry Adye,
late grocer, for the souls of the said Henry, Julyan and Margaret,
wives of the same, and others, in manner as directed. The said
wardens to pay yearly the sum of forty shillings, out of the issues
and profits of the tenements aforesaid, for the hire of a barge to
convey them to Westminster, "as the maner and Custome ys
and hath been used, to geve their attendaunce ffyrste upon the
Sheryffes and eftsones upon the Mayre at their severall goynges
to Westminster vhan they take their othes." Dated 26 June,
A.D. 1523. Roll 240 (55).
1533.
ANN0 25 HENRY VIII.
Monday the Feast of S. Faith, Via'gin [6 Oct.].
Exmewe (TOMAS), Knight and Alderman. -- To John Hardy,
Alderman" of London, and Master of the Guild or Fraternity of
S. Katherine of the Craft of Haberdashers of the City of London,
and wardens of the same, a certain tenement of which he had
become solely seised in Hogenlane in the parish of S. Michael in
Wood Street, charged with the observance of an obit for the
souls of John Mathewe, late Yeoman of the Chamber to King
Henry VII., citizen and baker of London, Katherine, wife of
the same, and others, with distribution of sums of money, &c.,
Of Crilegate Ward. [ Of Aldersgate Ward.
COURT OF ttUSTING, LONDON.
637
in manner as directed. In case of default the property is to go
over to the Master and Wardens of the Craft and Fellowship
of Whyte Bakers of London under like conditions, with further
remainder to the parson and churchwardens of the church of
S. Michael aforesaid. Dated 17 December, A.D. 1528.
Roll 241 (9).
Lsrane (STEPHEN), haberdasher.--To the Master and Wardens
of the Guild or Fraternity of S. Katherine of the Craft of Haber-
dashers in the City of London he leaves certain tenements in the
parishes of S. Augustine and S. Vedast in fee, which tenements
he had formerly acquired from Henry hye, one of the Under-
Sheriffs of the City, and Etheldreda, wife of the same, daughter
of Robert Fenrother, late Alderman. Dated 3 August, A.D. 1528.
Roll 241 (10).
Colsms (ROBEIT), haberdasher.--To Robert Aldernes, Master of
the Fraternity or Guild of S. Katherine of the Haberdashers of
London, the wardens and brethren and sisters of the same, certain
messuages in Thamystrete in the parish of S. Benedict at Powles-
wharffe, which he acquired from Thomas Thornton, surgeon, and
Aveline, wife of the same, to the use and maintenance of the
said fi'aternity, so that they pray for his soul. Dated 31 October,
A.D. 1521. Roll 241 (11).
Monday q,ext before F. of 88. Tiburcius and Valerian [14 April].
Bully CWILLIM), saddler.- To the Wardens of the Craft or
Mistery of "Sadlers" in the City of London and commonalty of
the same he leaves sixteen messuages, of which he had become
solely seised, situate in the parishes of S. Alban and S. Michael
in Wood Street, to hold the same to the use of the said wardens
and commonalty in fee. Dated 20 November, .O. 1532.
Roll 241 (13).
1533.
1534.
ANNO 26 HENRY VIII.
Monday next before the Feast of S. Dunstan, Bishop [19 May].
Brokett (ROBERt), baker.--To the Dean and Chapter of
S. Paul's an annual rent, with penalty and distress, charged on all
tenements belonging to the Wardens and Commonalty of the
638
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Craft or Mistery of Saddlers in the City of London, for the main-
tenance of two chantry priests to serve in the long chapel at the
north end of the cathedral in manner as directed for the soul of
Master John Whethers (or %ythers), clerk, canon "Residentiary
Stagyary" of the same cathedral, with whose advice and assent
he thus makes his will, the souls of John and Agnes, parents of
the same, and others. The said chantry priests to be at bed and
board within Peter College, otherwise called "prestes house, '' in
Paul's churchyard, in two chambers there provided for them by
the said Master John Wythers. The obit of the said Master John
to be duly observed by the Dean and Chapter aforesaid. Dated
the last day of February, A.D. 1532. Roll 241 (18).
Monday qxt before the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [60ct.].
lrud (WILLIAM), draper.--To the Master, Wardens, Brethren
and "System" of the Guild or Fraternity of our Blessed Lady of
Drapers within the City of London he leaves certain messuages in
the parish of S. Stephen in Colmanstrete, charged, among other
things, with the distribution of four pounds sterling at four terms
of the year, that is to say, forty shillings to poor householders of
the Company or Mistery of Drapers, and forty shillings to poor
householders of Candelwykestret Ward, for a term of eighteen years;
and also with the observance of an obit or anniversary in the church
of the College of Corpus Christi, commonly called the College of
S. Laurence 1)ulteney, otherwise the parish church of S. Laurence
1)ulteney, for the souls of Hugh Umpton, late draper, and others,
with distribution of coals to poor parishioners of S. Laurence
Pulteney and S. Mary Abchurch, in manner as directed. In case
of default the whole of the property is to go over to the master
and chaplains of the aforesaid college under like conditions.
Dated 2 December, A.D. 1533. Roll 241 (26).
1535.
Monday qct before F. of SS. Yiburcius and Valerian [14 AprilJ.
Feldyng (RmARD), mercer.--Pursuant to the terms of the
will of William Browne, e late Alderman, dated 27 May, n.D. 1514,
The house or houses in Pardon ] Canons, whose college was called after
churchyard, situate at the north of I S. Peter (Dugdale, p. 390).
the cathechal, where dwelt the lIinor Enrolled infra, Roll 241 {33).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
639
he leaves to the Wardens and Commonalty of the Craft or Mistery
of Mercers of London certain tenements and wharf called "Cor-
bettes Kay," situate in Thamystrete in the parish of S. Dunstan
in the.East, which he acquired from Sir John Shaa, for the main-
tenance of a chantry in the church of S. Mary Magdalen in Milk-
strete for the souls of William Browne aforesaid, Katherine and
Alice, wives of the same, and others, and also for the observance
of an obit, &c., in manner as directed. In case of default the
property is to be "admortized," and made sure to the Chamber-
lain of the City of London and successors, to the common use of
the City for ever. Dated 26 May, A.D. 1519. Roll 241 (29).
Draper I (THOMAS), mercer.--To the XVardens and Commonalty
of the Mistery of Mercers of the City of London two messuages in
the parishes of S. Olave in the Old Jewry and S. Stephen in Col-
manstrete, to the intent that they provide a sufficient " parsone "
or "parsones" for the time being to dwell therein, subject to
certain tithes, charges, and assessments according to the custom of
the City. Remainder in case of default to the Prior and Brethren
of the Hospital of S. Thomas of Acon on similar terms. Dated
2 March, A.D. 1520. Roll 241 (30).
Laykyn (RICHARD), mercer.--To be buried according to direc-
tions contained in his testament touching his movable goods
made or to be made. To his son-in-law William, son of William
Browne, late Alderman, he leaves, in satisfaction of a sum
of money due to the said William on his marriage with Eliza-
beth the testator's daughter, all his lands and tenements in the
city of Canterbury and the sum of one hundred marks. To Alice
his wife his lands and tenements in the City of London, in
Chelsehyth, co. Middlesex, and Dartforde, co. Kent, for life ;
remainders to the aforesaid William and Elizabeth, and to
Margaret, another daughter of the testator, charged with the
obsel.ance of his obit in the church where he shall be buried;
further remainder to the Master, Wardens, and Fellowship of the
In the margin "The testament of as one to whom a copy o the tes-
my lady Bradbury declared by Thomas tator's testament tripartite is t be
Draper." The name of Dame Jane Brd- given.
bury only ccur. nce in he will, viz., -" Of Cordaincr Wrd.
1535.
640
CALEIDAR OF WILLS,
Craft or Mistery of Mercers of the City of London, charged with
the maintenance of a chantry in the church of S. Thomas the
Martyr called "Acon," in the Mercers' Chapel there, and also with
the observance of his obit, &c., in manner as directed. Dated
4 September, A.D. 1509. Roll 241 (31).
Colet 1 (JOHN), Dean of S. Paul's, citizen and mercer of London,
fl'eeman of the City, son and heir of Henry Colet, late Knight and
Alderman3 -- To the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery of
the Mercery of the City of London certain lands and tenements
in Soperlane in the parishes of S. Antony and S. Pancras, and
also in the parish of S. Magnus the Martyr. Also to the said
wardens and commonalty he leaves his grammar school, chapel,
and house for the master and other officers on the east side of
S. Paul's churchyard ; the grammar house or messuage lately
called " Poules Scole," and four shops under the same, near Seint
Austen's Gate; two tenements in le Olde Chaunge, and six tene-
ments in the parish of S. George in Podynglane near Estchepe,
near a tenement belonging to the Mistery of Salters called "le
Scaldynghous," and formerly called " Farmers Hall," to hold the
same in trust for the continuance of the grammar school and for
the uses contained in certain indentures made between the said
wardens and commonalty and the testator. Dated 10 June,
A.D. 1514. Roll 241 (32).
Browne (WILLIAM), Alderman, and "now" Mayor of the City
of London.--His executors to expend the sum of two hundred
and thirty-eight pounds (the residue of the goods and chattels lately
belonging to Sir John Browne, Knt., and Dame Anne, wife of the
same, the testator's father and mother, and remaining in his hands)
x This will is not printed in Knight's
' Life of Colet.' Another will of the
testator, however, touching his movable
goods, and dated 22 August, A.D. 1519,
is there printed (pp. 464-7), the ori-
ginal (copy?) of which is preserved
among the archives of S. Paul's Cathe-
dral (Hist. MSS. Com., Ninth Report,
Appendix, p. 48 b).
o. Of the Wards of Farringdon With-
out, Castle Baynard, and Cornhill.
s Alderman of Cordwainer Ward ;
Sheriff, 1504 ; Mayor, 1513-14. Ob.
3 June, 1514, during his year of office.
Another will of the testator, dated
29 May, A.D. 1513, is at Somerset House,
an abstract of which will be found
printed, together with much gene,u-
logical information respecting tbe tes-
tator's family, in Votes and Qteties
(Seventh Series, 24 December, 1887, and
25 February, 1888).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
641
upon the purchase of such lands and tenements within the City
as, together with those already belonging to him in the parishes
of S. Dunstan and S. Mary Magdalen in Mylkestrete and in
Woodstrete, shall be of the clear yearly value of forty pounds ;
a sufficient estate in the said lands and tenements is then to be
made to some freeman of the City for the purpose of being
devised to the Wardens and Commonalty of the Craft or Mistery
of Mercers. The same to be held charged with the maintenance
of chantries in the churches of S. Mary Magdalen aforesaid and
S. Thomas de Acon for the good of his soul, the souls of Alice
his wife, Katherine his late wife, his father, mother, and others ;
also with the observance of obit, &c., in manner as directed.
Dated 27 May, h.D. 1514. Roll 241 (33).
ANNO 27 HENRY VIII.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Benedict, A bbot [21 March].
Butler (SIR WLLIAM), Knt., Alderman of the City of London.-
To the Wardens or Keepers of the Commonalty of the Mistery
of Grocers of London divers tenements, comprising his capital
messuage called "the Baskett" and three shops in the parish
of S. Dunstan in the East, two messuages, five cottages, and
garden and shed in the parish of S. Michael Bassieshawe, together
with a quitrent of twelve shillings. To hold the same charged
with the maintenance of a chantry in the parish church of S. James
at Bidenham, co. Bedford, for the good of his soul, the souls of Dame
Elizabeth and Elizabeth, late his wives, Richard and Grace his
father and mother, and others ; with the distribution of sums of
money among the poor of the parish of Bidenham aforesaid, the
observance of his obit in the church of S. Thomas de Acon, and
distribution of twelve shillings in charcoal among the parishioners
of S. Mildred in the Poultry, &c., in manner as directed. Dated
6 August, A.D. 1529. Roll 241 (35).
Smyh (ISABEL, relict of Jo, stockfishmonger), freewoman
Of Cheap Ward. which was given away with other small
Mr. Hare reported to the Charity charities by the churchwardens to poor
Commission in 1860 to the effect that persons belonging to the parish, but
the Grocers' Company continue to pay rarely living in it.
the sum of twelve shillings a year,
VOL. II. 2 T
1535-6.
1538.
644
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Manday qtext befoq'e the Feast of S. Ambq'ose, Bishop [4 ApvilJ.
Chamberleyn (JOrANA), widow, citizen and brewer and free-
woman of the City of London.--To Thomas Broke her brother her
lands and tenements in the parish of S. Michael in Bassingeshawe
for life, subject to certain charges for observance of obit for the
good of her soul, the souls of John Chamberleyn, brewer, late
her husband, and others, in the church of S. Alphege, and
with the distribution of ten shillings yearly in coals among
the poor, &c., in manner as directed; remainder to John
Broke her cousin of the parish of Brawghing, co. Herts, he
being son of John Broke her eldest brother, charged, among
other things, with the payment by him to Johanna his daughter,
servant to the testatrix, of the sum of twenty pounds for his said
daughter's marriage ; remainder over in case of default to the
parson and churchwardens of the church of S. A1phege afore-
said, charged with the distribution of twenty shillings yearly in
coals among the poor of the parish. Dated 9 September, A.D.
1504. Roll 242 (19).
ANNO 0 HENRY VIII.
Monday next aftev the Feast of Pu'ification of V. Maj [2 Feb.].
A Woode (John), stockfishmonger.--To Alice his wife the re-
version of certain leasehold messuages in the parish of S. Martin
Orgar; remainder to the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery
of Stockfishmongers of the City of London, charged with the
observance of an obit in the church of S. Michael in Crokedlane
in manner as directed. In case of default the property to go over
to the parson of the church of S. Michael aforesaid and his
successors to the use of the said church. Dated 2 December,
A.Do 1524.
t According to Mr. Hate's Report on
the charities of the parish of S. Alphege
in 1860, a charity was founded in 150t
by Jane Chamberlain, and endowed
with a rent- charge of 13s. 4d. for the
poor in faggots, which sum, he says,
was paid by the Paper Stainers' Com-
pany. His account thus differs in
some respects from the terms of this
will. He goes on to say that a distri-
bution of coal takes place annually on
Roll 242 (28).
Christmas Eve, at a cost of nearly 9L,
including the above rent-charge, and
that the number of recipients exceeded
one hundred (Appendix to Report City
Parochial Charities Com., 1880, vol. iii.
p. 19). The charities of the parish of
S. Alphege come within the purview
of the London Parochial Charities Act,
1883, by virtue of which a scheme has
been drawn up and approved.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
645
Monday next after the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 March].
Englyssh (SIMON), skinner.--To Master John Taylour, D.D.,
parson of the church of S. Peter upon Cornhill, and churchwardens
of the same and their successors, two messuages in the parish
of S. Andrew Hubbard absolutely. Dated 5 January, A.D. 1538.
Roll 242 (29).
ANNO 31 HENRY VIII.
Monday nex befoq'e the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 Juqae].
Wydollson (WILLIAM), mercer.--To be buried in the chapel
he built in the churchyard of "Myhelham, ''1 co. Surrey, where
Johane his late wife lies buried. Directions for keeping his obit.
"The churchemen " to have the rule of his lands at Peterysch-
feld and Mapull Dorham, co. Southampton, and to pay certain
charges, giving an account of the same to Sir John Mordaunt. To
Elizabeth his wife all his goods and chattels, and a house in the
parish of S. Andrew in Cornhill for life ; remainder to the Worship-
ful Fellowship of the Mercers of the City of London for the purpose
of providing a breakfast for such of the livery of the Mercers as
attend the Mayor when he goes to take the oath and yet dine
not at the Guildhall. a To Robert Donam his cousin twenty
shillings and a chased piece of silver. Directions for his funeral :
his body to be carried from his house on a horse litter to the
church of S. George in Southwark, accompanied by Augustinian
Friars ; torches used at his funeral to be carried in the horse
litter and distributed among the churches of Newyngton,
Totyng, 4 Codyngton, Hewell, a Epesham, 6 Ashestede, Letherhed,
1VIykelham, and other places without the City of London, as also
to certain churches within the same. The residue of the rents
of the lands in Peteresfelde and Mapull Durham to be distributed
Mickleham.
2 Maple Durham, near Petersfield.
Stow gives a list of the companies
that attended the Mayor's feast at the
Guildhall a few years prior to the date
of the enrolment of the testator's will,
viz., 23 Henry VIII., together with the
number of messes awarded to each
(the Wardens of the Mercers and seven-
teen others attending were allowed five
messes). This information, he quaintly
informs his readers, was not obtained
as an eye-witness, he having never been
himself a "feast-follower" (' Survey:
Thoms's edition, p. 197),
Tooting.
Ewell.
Epsom,
159.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
647
London,", charged with providing yearly a trental of masses for
the good of his soul, and with the payment of his debts and
legacies. To the Fellowship of his Company of the Pewterers,
being of the livery, he leaves forty shillings. Dated 12 October,
A.D. 1541. Roll 243 (62).
Monday nex befo'e the Feast of Pu'ification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
Auuho (WILLIAM), pewterer.--Another enrolment of the above
will. Roll 243 (64).
Monday qex befoq'e the Feast of S. Alphege, Bishop [19 Appall.
Davyson (('EORE), citizen and freeman of the Fellowship or
Craft of "Curdelers" of the City of London.--The custom of the
City of London having been time out of mind that a freeman sole
seised of lands and tenements within the said City in his demesne
as of fee may lawfully by testament and last will devise the same
into mortmain without licence of the king or other lords first had
and obtained, he leaves to the master and wardens of the fellow-
ship aforesaid certain lands and tenements in the parish of
S. Katherine Colman, charged with the observance of an obit for
the good of his soul, the souls of Johanna his late wife and
others, in the church of S. Brigid in Fletestrete, with the distri-
bution of thirty shillings in coals and wood among the poor
of the parish of S. Brigid aforesaid, and other payments,
in manner as directed. In case of default the property to go
x Or one of the City "waits," so called
from their having been originally watch-
men (Fr. gayte) who patrolled the
streets, provided with trumpets where-
with to raise an alarm. In course of
time they came to be known only as
musicians, or "Minstrels Waits." They
formed a fellowship among them-
selves, and in 1442 petitioned the Mayor
and Aldermen that they might be al-
lowed a livery, like waits in other cities
and towns (Letter-Book K, fol. 206 b).
It appears from the accounts of the
churchwardens of S. Michael's, Cornhill,
for the year 1589, that the City Wits
were asked to "take the note" of a new
church bell, for which they were paid
eighteen pence; but the parish autho-
rities, not being quite satisfied with their
judgment, called in another company of
musicians "to take a ffurther noute of
the same bell."
It appears from a report made by a
committee of the Company in 1747 that
the property here devised had been sold,
some time previous to that year, sub-
ject to a rent of 40s., and that 30s. a
year was at that time regularly paid to
the parish of S. Bride ; the other pay-
ments, consisting of small sums to the
churchwardens, and the wardens and
beadle of the Company, had been dis-
continued (' The Endowed Charities of
the City of London,' reprinted from
Charity Comm. Reports, 1829, p. 222).
Mr. Hare reported in 1855 that the said
sum of 30s. continued to be regularly
paid by the Master and Wardens of the
Girdlers' Company, and was charged on
a house, No. 106, Fenchurch Street
(Appendix to Repor of City Parochial
Charities Commission, 1880, vol. iii.
pp. 121-2).
1542.
654
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Wardens or Keepers of the Commonalty of the Freemen of the
Mistery of Cowpers' of London and of the suburbs of the same
he leaves a messuage and wharf called "the Olde Wollekey," in
the parish of All Saints, Barking, which he held in trust for
fulfilment of the will of :Nicholas Gibson, late grocer of London,
"accordinge to the laudable custome of the Citie of London "; to
be held by the said master and wardens charged with the main-
tenance of a " mete and learned man in the letters of grammer"
to teach grammar and the knowledge of grammar, and also to
instruct little children in the A B C, and such learning as should
be most convenient, in the school or school-house erected at
Radclyffe, co. Middlesex, e by the aforesaid Nicholas, and also with
the maintenance of an usher learned in Latin and grammar, and
subject to other conditions as set out in a certain copy of Court
Roll of the Manor of Stebbunhuth. The master and wardens
aforesaid are also, among other things, after the decease of Dame
Alice Knyvet, widow, sometime wife of the aforesMd Nicholas, to
maintain fourteen poor men and women in the almshouse near
the aforesaid school, seven of which are to be poor inhabitants of
the parish of Stebbenhuth, and the other seven to be poor persons
of the Mistery of the Cowpers or their wives, and to give to each
of them yearly the sum of twenty-six shillings and eightpence.
The tenements to be surveyed twice a year, and at each survey
the master, wardens, &c., are to have a "potacioun" among the
men of the mistery. Dated 21 March, A.D. 1552.
Roll 246 (130).
Monday zext before the Feast of S. Alphege [19 April].
Alleym (JASPER), draper.--To be buried in the church of
S. Nicholas Acon if he chance to die in the parish, otherwise in
the parish church where he may happen to die, "withoute anye
' The Coopers' Company was incor-
porated by charter in 1501 (29 April,
16 Henry VII.).
This devise is referred to in the
Company's Return to the Commission
appointed in 1880 as the Ratcliff
Charity, founded by Nicholas Gibson
in 1540, and subsequently endowed
by Lady Avice Knvvett his widow.
The object of thc foundation was the
maintenance of a free school and alms-
houses in the hamlet of ltcliff in the
parish of S. Dunstan, Stepney. The
charity was further benefited by gifts
from Henry Cloker in 1573, Tobias
Wood in 1611, and Henry Strode in
1703 (Appendix to Report Livery Comp.
Com., 1884, vol. iii. p. 273).
3 Stepney.
656
CALEINDAR OF WILLS,
forty shillings, to be paid to her by Thomasyne his wife. To
Walter his brother forty shillings and all his raiment. To his
"vyse '' Jane Artur a certain sum of money, to be paid to her on
her marriage. The residue of his goods, together with his lands
and tenements, he leaves to his wedded wife Thomasyne. Dated
16 June, A.D. 1546. Roll 246 (152).
1553.
1554.
ANNO 1 MARY.
Monday the Feast of S. Leona'd, Abbot [6 lTov.].
Wylkyns (Ro,lW), the elder, turner.--Bequests of money and
goods to his cousin Johanne Myddleton, Johan Peck his sister,.
and others ; and the residue of his goods and chattels, not other-
wise disposed of, he leaves to Helen his daughter. To Thomas
Marrowe, esquire, lands, tenements, &c., in Philpot Lane in the
parish of S. Andrew Hubbert near Eastchepe, charged with an
annual payment of three pounds to Robert his son for the term
of twenty years. Dated 28 May, A.D. 1552. Roll 247 (16).
Monday 'ext be/are the Feast of S. Pet?'onilla, Via'gin [31 May].
Armestronge (John), citizen and cook of London.--A sermon
to be preached for him where he is buried, and the preacher
thereof to have towards the buying of his books six shillings and
eightpence. Bequests to the hospital in Southwark, and for the
repair of Mapes Lane, which is between Kylborne and Wilsdon,
co. Middlesex. Among various bequests to indixiduals are the
following:--To John Styrley, vintner, his best gown faced
with damask, and also "a Jerkyn of Braunched Velvett to shote
in." To Robert Watles, citizen and grocer, a pot parcel gilt with
a cover with his name, with an arm and a hand open on it. To
John Sturtle, citizen and cook, his bow "with small pynnes and
half a dossen shaftes "; also his "gowne of browne blewe faced
with lezardes, ''3 also a pot with ears without cover, parcel gilt, and
"a dogeon molde." To his sister Mawde Frisingefelde "half a
garnysshe of vessell. ''4 To John Mors his brother-in-law "a puke
Mistress (?). supposed to be the fur made from the
Velvet with figured pattern, skin of the lynx.
Probably the same as "lewzernes," * ee note sq'z, p. 629.
or "' lucerns," met with elsewhere, tnd
GOUIT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
659
fellowship and company of merchants in the said house and their
successors, he leaves a basin with ewer parcel gilt, weighing
sixty-four ounces, and four gilt spoons weighing eight ounces,
with the mark of "T" and "K." To William Bmyfelde, baker,
a goblet with a cover parcel gilt with a "Clement," with the
letters "T" and "J." To Cecilie Eynes, his wife's daughter, a
"salte" with a cover all gilt with a Clement in the top, and with
the letters "T" and "J," weighing twenty ounces and three
quarters. To the parson and churchwardens of the church of
S. Mary at Hill he leaves two goblets with a cover gilt, with roses
and flowers on the "knoppe" of the same cover, on either of
which goblets is the mark of a hand, for the purpose of making
therewith two chalices of silver gilt for service in the said church.
Bequests also of various ale pots, some being of antique work,
and one of them having a cover gilt with two ears marked with a
" Clement." To the master of his company he leaves an ale pot
with a cover all gilt, with two axes on the top enamelled. Dated
23 March, A.D. 1554. Roll 247 (129).
1555.
Clayton (THOMAS), baker.--To the Master and Wardens of the
Guild of the Fraternity of Our Lady and S. Clement of the Craft or
M_istery of rhite Bakers in the City of London he leaves his "backe-
house," &c., in the parish of S. Mary at Hill, charged with the
observance of his obit, with charitable gift of "halfe pennye white
bread," ale, &c., with "potcioun" at "Bakers Halle, 'u in manner
as directed. And if it should happen that such bequests for keep-
ing his anniversary or obit should be illegal--" as of late yeres in
the tyme of Kinge Edwarde the Sixte the prayeinge for the dead
and all ceremonies for and concernynge the same in the snide
maner and fourme to be used were abrogated and disallowed "-
the sums of money so bequeathed are to go over to the governors
of the house of the poor children within Newgate. The said
master and wardens are also to distribute a certain quantity of
brought the pre-eminently Eastern axt
of weighing and the "sterling" silver
penny or "standard" coinage
vhereby goods were weighed, has been
shown to be not altogether unreason-
able by the writer of the Introduction
to the Grocers" earliest Minute-Book
(facsimile), already alluded to.
In Hart Lane, or Harpe Lane, run-
ning down from Tower Street to the
Thames. It was, says 8tow, sometime
the dwelling-house of John Chichley,
Chamberlain of London, a relative of
the archbishop of that name (' Survey,'
Thoms's ed., 1876, p. 51).
2t:2
660
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
coal at Christmas among the poor of the parish of S. Mary afore-
said. To the parson and churchwardens of the said parish church
he leaves a tenement within the parish for the maintenance of
the said church and of divine service therein. To Eleyn his wife
a tenement in the same parish for life; remainder to William
Brayfelde, baker, in tail ; remainders over. Dated 30 March,
A.D. 1555. Roll 247 (130).
1556.
ANNO 2 & 3 PHILIP AND hRV.
Moqzday nex after the Feast of S. Alphege, Bishop [19 April].
Elder (WILLIAM), plasterer (gipsarius).--To the Master and
Wardens of the Guild or Fraternity of the Playsterers of the
City of London he leaves his messuage called "the Pynners
Hall-1 in Adelstrete in the parish of S. Alban the Martyr, which
he acquired from the Master and Wardens of" Merchaunttaillours"
of the Fraternity of S. John Baptist, to hold the same to them
and their successors for ever quietly and in peace. Dated 14 May,
A.D. 1545. Roll 248 (43).
Sheparde (ROBERT), plasterer.--To the Master and Wardens
of the Guild or Fraternity of the Blessed Mary of Plasterers of
London he leaves certain tenements in Adelane or Adelstrete in
the parish of S. Alban in Woodstrete, situate near " le Plasterers
Hall," to hold the same to the use of the said master and wardens
and their successors for ever. Dated 20 April, A.D. 1556.
Roll 248 (44).
ANNO 3 & 4 PHILIP AND MARY.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Gq'egory, Bishop [19 March].
Auuheton (JON), "talloughchaundler."---To be buried in the
"queare" or chancel of his parish church of S. Botolph without
i ,, Then is Adle Street, the reason of
which name I know not, for at this pre-
sent it is replenished with fair buildings
on both sides ; amongst the which there
was sometime the Pinners' Hall, but
that company being decayed, it is now
the Plaisterers' Hall" (Stow). This
property, which is situate in Addle
Street and Philip Lane, is now tenanted
by Foster, Porter & Co., Limited, on
lease.
COURT OF HUSTING, LO:TDON. 661
Algate. Bequests of money and charcoal to the poor of the said
parish. To Elizabeth his wife his messuage or inn called " the
signe of the three nonnes" in the same parish for life ; remainder
to Jane Turnour his kinswoman, wife of Richard Turnout, in tail ;
remainder over. Also to the said Jane he leaves divers household
chattels, comprising beds, tablecloths, pewter platters and dishes,
pots and pans, goblets, mazers, the hanging of the hall of the
aforesaid messuage of "paynted steynynge" of the story of
Joseph, &e., to be delivered to her after the decease of his afore-
said wife. His wife may let the above messuage for a term of
thirty years or less without any hindrance from the aforesaid
Richard and Jane, during which time she is to be allowed to enjoy
the rent. Also to his said wife he leaves other tenements in the
same parish for life ; remainders to Katherine, Johanna, and
Robert Assheton his kinsfolk. Also to his said wife three tene-
ments in Houndesdiehe next to Busshoppesgate for life; remainder
to the Master and Wardens of the Art or Company of " tallough-
ehatmdlers" of London and their successors, to the use of the
same company and for the maintenance of their hall. Bequests
also to the said company for a recreation, and to the yeomanry
of the same. Among other bequests are the following :--To
Humfrey Frithe his sword and an angel noble of gold. To John
Transfelde his gown furred with "eonye." To various individuals
he leaves angel nobles of gold. To Richard Jewe his servant
forty shillings and his bows and shafts appertaining to them, so
that he be a good servant to his wife. His present tenants are
not to be evicted so long as they eontinne to pay their present
rent. Dated 5 April, A.Do 1555.
x Painted cloth as a species of hang-
ings for rooms was cloth or canvas
linted in oil with various devices and
stories fabulous or historical. It ws
often so linted as to represent tapestry ;
the latter, being too costly for ordinary
use, was reserved for the more splendid
apartments of the mnsion house. In-
stances of stained cloth have already
occurred in the wills of Thomas Made-
frey, Canon of Wells (su.p'a, p. 190), and
John de Coggeshale (p. 250). Those
engaged in the art or mistery were in-
corporated by charter of Queen Eliza-
beth, 19 July, 151, under the name of
"The Master ad Wardens and Corn-
Roll 248 (114).
monalty of the Freemen of the Mystery
or Art of Painters, commonly called
Painters' Stainers, within the City of
London, and suburbs and liberties
thereof."
The Tallow-chandlers' Company was
one of the few Livery Companies which
declined to make a return to the Livery
Companies Commission appointed in
1880 of their corporate property, income,
and expenditure. Hence it is impos-
sible to trce the property here devised.
s The value of the angel or angel
noble varied from 6s. 8d. to 10s. Derived
its name from the figure of the arch-
agel driving a sl,eea" through a dragon.
1556-7.
COURT OF F[USTING, LONDON.
665
occupy the same and do not alienate them ; remainders over upon
decease or remarriage. Dated 4 August, A.D. 1556.
Roll 248 (136).
1557.
ANNO 4 & 5 PHILIP AND MARY.
Manday x after" the Feast of S. Matin, Bishop [11 Nov.].
Laxton (SLR WILLIAM), Knt. and Alderman. - Bequests
to the Hospital of S. Bartholomew, Christ's Hospital, and to
the inmates of various prisons. To the Company of Grocers
he leaves ten pounds to make them a dinner at his
burial. To several of his former servants, the deputy of
his ward, and others, a black gown respectively. To William
Laxton of Gretton, "mydlesonne" of Thomas Laxton, Thomas,
another son of the same, Alice and Agnes their sisters, to
Thomas, son of Robert Laxton of Gretton, and to Robert,
Henry, William, Richard, and Edward, brothers of the aforesaid
Thomas, to Crystian Webster of Owndell, widow, William Pres-
grave of London, haberdasher, his servants, and others, he leaves
divers sums of money, gold rings, &c. To "my lorde" Mayor
of London, the Swordbearer, to Sir Thomas White, Knt. and
Alderman, and others, he gives respectively a black gown. The
Lord Mayor and Aldermen to dine at his house on the day of his
funeral. To Nicholas Luddington his wife's son, Johane Machell
his wife's daughter, wife of John Machell, Alderman, 3 and Anne,
wife of Thomas Lodge, Alderman, 4 another daughter of his wife,
he leaves basins and ewers. After the decease of Dame Johane
his wife his manor called "Rose hall" in Sarrett,s co. HeRs, and
all his other lands and tenements in the same place, are to go to
Nicholas Luddington aforesaid, and his lands and tenements in
Stoke and Naylond in the counties of Suffolk and Essex to Anne,
wife of Thomas Lodge aforesaid. To William Mayson his tene-
ments in the parish of Aldermary in the City of London. Dated
17 July, A.D. 1556.
By codicil he devises to the Wardens and Commonalty of the
1 Of Langbourne and Lime Street ] Of Vintry Ward.
Wards. I a Of Cheap Ward.
Oundle, co. Northampton. arratt.
666
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Mistery of Grocers within the City of London certain lands,
tenements, &c., in the parish of S. Swithin at London Stone, and
in Sherborne Lane, S. Nicholas Lane, Abchurch Lane, Candle-
wyckstrete, Eastchepe, and elsewhere in the said City, upon
condition they take proceedings to obtain at the hands of the King
and Queen the messuage or tenement late called "the Guilde
or fraternity howse" in Owndell for the purpose of a school house,
provide a master and usher for teaching grammar at a specified
stipend, and also appoint seven poor honest men dwelling in
Owndell to be "beademen" for him in the said messuage or house
called "the free grammer Scole Howse of me the sayd S r William
Laxton, Knight, ''1 providing them with free lodging and paying
each of them eightlence weekly. Dated 22 July, A.D. 1556.
Roll 249 (18).
Monday the Feast of S. Valentine [15 Feb.].
Ettes (WILLIAM), girdler.--Has already given to each of his
children as much as their child's part would amount to ; what is
left is not so much as he would have given to his wife nor so
much as she deserves, he therefore disposes of his lands and goods
in form following :--To Margaret his wife certain lands, tene-
ments, &c., in the city and town of Brystowll, and his messuage and
garden in Churche Strete in the parish of Westham, co. Essex,
absolutely; also his dwelling-house and adjoining tenement in
Frydaystrete in the parish of S. Matthew in the City of London
for life, with remainder to William and Alexander his sons. To
the Warden and Fellowship of Gyrdelers of the City of London
twenty shillings for a recreation among such as should attend
his exequies in their liveries. To Laurence Otwell and Elizabeth
a The school and almshouses are still
maintained by the Grocers' Company.
When first the Company took possession
of the property here devised the rental
only amounted to 50/. per annum, and
other sums specified in the codicil to
38/,. per annum. At the present day the
property brings in about 4,000l. per
annum. In 1543 an information was
filed by the Attorney-General, at the
relation of several of the inhabitants of
Oundle, seeking to have the whole in-
creacd rents applied to the charitable
purposes contained in the will (Attor-
ney-General v. the Grocers' Company,
6 Beaven, 526). This information was
dismissed with costs. The Company,
notwithstanding this, have not availed
themselves of what they could justly
claim, as is shown by their Return to
the Livery Companies Commission of
1880, where their expenditure on capital
account upon the school within the pre-
ceding eight years is stated to have ex-
ceeded 11,000/., with a further prospec-
tive outlay of 2t,000/.
668
CALEiDAR OF WILLS,
payment of twenty shillings to the poor of the aforesaid
parish, and the residue to poor freemen of the company, the
same being distributed the week before Christmas. Dated
16 December, A.D. 1555. Roll 249 (67).
ANNO 1 ELIZABETH.
Monday qwzd befo'e the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgiq [13 Dec.].
Ettys (ALEXAIDER), clothworker.--To Margaret Ettys his mother
all his goods, movable and immovable, and his messuage in the
parish of S. Matthew in Frydaystrete. Dated 13 March, A.D. 1557.
Roll .50 (9).
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jan.].
Judde (SIR AiDREW), Knt. and Alderman.--To be buried in the
parish church of S. Helen near Busshopesgate, near Agnes his late
wife. To Dame Mary Judde his wife he leaves, in satisfaction of
jointure or dower, his manors of Esshetisforde, otherwise Asshford,
and Esture, co. Kent, his manor of Bardon, co. Herts, and his
messuages, &c., in the town, parish, and fields of Barons,
co. Surrey, to hold the same for life ; remainders to John and
Richard his sons in tail. Also to John his son lands and tenements
in the parishes of Spenshurste and Spellyurste, co. Kent, known
by the name of "Coddes," certain others in Bydborough, co. Kent,
his manor of Downe, co. Kent, and lands and tenements in Cow-
dame, co. Kent. To the Master and Wardens of the Fraternity
of Corpus Christi of the Craft or Mistery of Skynners of the
City of London he leaves his close of pasture called " Sande-
hil|es, "3 situate on the backside of Holbourne in the parish of
S. Pancras in co. Middlesex, being of the value of thirteen pounds
six shillings and eightpence; his messuage in the "olde Swanne
The sum of ll., Mr. Hare reported in
1860, continued to be paid to the church-
wardens of the parish of S. Mary Alder-
mary, and the residue was distributed,
with other charitable gifts, to the poor
of the Company on S. Thomas's Eve.
Citizen and skinner; Alderman of
Farringdon Without and Bridge Wards ;
Sheriff, 1544 ; Ma.vor, 1550-1.
It apt.etrs from Mr. Haxe's Reort
to the Charity Commissioners in 1864
that this estate was situate on the south
side of the New Road {now the Euston
Road) in the parish of S. lancras, and
extended from Tonbridge Street on the
east to Burton Street on the west and
Leigh Street on the south (Appendix to
Report of Livery Comp. Com., 1884,
vol. iv. p. 327).
670
CALE.NDAR OF WILLS,
1559.
begotten and born of the body of Margaret Clerk, late of Fevers-
hame, certain tenements in S. Swythune's Lane in the parish of
S. Swythune at London Stone in tail ; remainder to his cousin
John, son of Andrew Jucent of Halden, co. Kent, husbandman,
one of the "proctors of tharches," in taft male ; remainder to
John Hornby the younger, the " haze" son of John Hornby the
elder, "merchaunttaillor," in taft male; remainder to the poor in
the almshouse at Croydon called "the lyttle alines howse." Also
to the aforesaid John Jucent a certain tenement in the town of
Fevershame, co. Kent. His wife Mary to enjoy the issues and
profits of his messuages in London so long as she remain unmar-
tied. Among other bequests are the following :--To James
Ryvers, of the Custom House, London, he leaves his gown of
"peuke " lined with buckram and faced with "tawnye Taffeta,"
also his bows and arrows with "tyllers cases," and all manner of
necessaries to them. To Mark Lake, one of the Queen's " wallter-
men," his gown of "browne blew" with long sleeves lined with
black cotton and faced with black fur. To Mary his wife a
"neste of Bowelles" with a cover, or else a "neste of (oblettes
gylte" with a cover, whichever she may choose. To Richard
Hudson's wife the lease of her house which he had in pawn, she
to pay twenty shillings. Dated 10 January, A.D. 1558.
(30).
Monday qzext befoq'e F. of Trans. of 8. Edward, K. and M. [20 June].
lluttull (WmLIM), "marchaunte Taylor."---To be buried in his
parish church of S. Sepulchre. To Matthew Parcyvall, Hugh
Welshe, and others, various axticles of apparel, comprising his
best velvet nightcap, his nightgown and "workedaie Jackett,"
his velvet "doblett," single gowns, and his " foxe furred" gown.
To John, son of George Depup, "inholder," he leaves all his tene-
ments in "Holbourne crosse streete," charged with the payment
of twenty pounds for the repair of the highway from "grayes
ynnelane unto Battyll brydge" where necessary. Dated 30 De-
cember, A.D. 1549. Roll 250 (44).
Monday the Feast of 8. Leodegarius, Bishop [2 Oct.].
gouthwood (WLLLM), goldsmith.- As feoffee in trust of
COURT OF I:tUSTING, LONDON.
671
certain lands and tenements formerly belonging to Sir Martin
Bowes, and situate in the parish of S. Mildred in the Poultry
and in S. Matthew's Alley, Westchepe, in the parish of S. Matthew
in Friday Street, and in execution of the will of the said
Martin, he leaves his said lands and tenements to the Wardens
and Commonalty of the Art and Mistery of the Goldsmiths, to
hold the same in trust for a sermon to be preached in the church
of S. Mary Wolnoth on S. Martin's Day [11 November] or there-
abouts, and for certain pecuniary payments and entertainments
to those present on that day ; for the support of an almsman at
Goldsmiths' Hall, to be called "Sir Martin Bowes's almsman," for
whom a blue gown is to be provided every third year, according
to the custom of the said company ; for the distribution of bread
every Sunday at the church of S. Mary aforesaid, and the churches
of Our Lady at Wolwich and S. James at Northcrey, co. Kent.
The residue to be devoted to the repair of the tenements aforesaid,
and for the relief and maintenance of the almsmen and the poor
of the said commonalty2 Dated 23 October, A.D. 1557.
.50 (61).
Southwoofl (WILLIAM), goldsmith.--To the Wardens and
Commonalty of the Mistery and Company of the Goldsmiths
within the City of London he leaves his tenements in S. Matthew's
Alley in the parish of S. Matthew in Friday Street, to the only
use of the said wardens and commonalty and their successors for
ever. Dated 27 January, A.D. 1555. Roll 250 (62).
1559.
Monday qmt befo'e the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
lobiout (LAvRENCE), girdler.--To the Company of Girdelers
in London an annual rent of four pounds, issuing from lands and
tenements in the borough of Southwark, so long as the said
Company of Girdelers shall remain still girdelers and be not
transported to any other "Company of Felowshipp'; the same to
x This endowment and those of Sir
Martin Bowes and Roger Mundie were
the subject of an information filed in
1832 against the Company. The matter
was referred to the same Master to
whom the charity of Thomas atte Hay
{SUlret, p. 37) hd been referred, and he
certified his pproval of the application
of the rents and profits of the property
devised, and of the manner of keeping
separate accounts opened to the several
testators, which the Company had then
only recently introduced {Appendix to
Livery Companies Com. Report, 1884,
vol. iv. pp. 28-9).
2 In the record of probate the name
is twice spelt "Robiohn."
19.
67
CALENDAR OF WILLS
be bestowed in specified sums in relief of the poor of the com-
pany, upon the general great dinner, &c. Also to the said
company he gives his piece of silver and gilt with a "B " upon
it, and his black "nutt" garnished with silver gilt, upon condition
that if they have occasion to dispose of the same, and there be
any person of his name in the company, such a one is to have
the refusal of the said piece and "nutt" before any other. To
Jone his wife his dwelling-house so long as she remain unmarried
or marry a "mere girdell Cutter" and exercise the occu-
pation or "mystery" of girdle-cutting whilst living therein ;
remainders over to John Robiout, John Leach, and others. Be-
quests to Agnes Robiout and Jone Robiout his servants, charged
on his tenement called "the Cocke and the Key" in the parish
of S. Dunstan in the West. Among other bequests are the
following :--To Geffrey his brother his "cassocke of Worsted," his
new " tawny Satten doublett," and his best pair of hose ; to Roger
Rastell his second livery gown faced with "foynes," with the
"whoode "; to Humfrey Androwes his " holyday cassocke of
clothe"; to Nicholas Grene his late apprentice his "workeday
cassocke" and his doublet of worsted ; and to Roger Rastell one
of his "Bowes." To others he leaves white and tanned hides,
"anvildes" and hammers, his "graven pounces," a scouring
knife, and lead pieces. The reversion of his tenement in Lud-
gate he leaves to Agnes Robiout. Mention made of "the
Swanne" at Ludgate Hill. Dated 8 October, A.D. 1558.
Roll 250 (64).
Bowler (ROBERT), citizen and " Bowier."---To be buried in the
parish church of S. Mary Matfellon, otherwise called "Whit-
chappell," without Algate in the county of Middlesex. Bequests
to the furniture of the said church ; to his cousin Letice, wife of
John Blooke, grocer ; his cousin Helyn, wife of Robert Collis,
grocer; his servants and others. To William his son he leaves
messuages situate within the great gate of the late house called
" the Minoras "' without Algate. To Margery his daughter,
wife of John Hardinge, salter, messuages in Estham, co. Essex,
Hakeney marshe in the parish of Hakeney, co. Middlesex, and in
The Minories, so called from the [ Clares, situate near Tower Hill; sur-
Abbey of the luns Minoresscs, or Pour I rendered to Henry VII1. in 1539 (Stow).
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
673
the Highstrete in the parish of S. Mary Matillon. Also to his
said son and daughter other tenements in Grubstrete in the l)arish
of S. Giles without Creplegate. Dated 17 October, h.). 1557.
Roll 250 (65).
1559.
ANNO 2 ELIZABETH.
Monday ext efter the Feast of . Hilavy [13 Jan.].
Clarvaux or Clervys (RALe), grocer.--To the poor of Grace-
church parish forty shillings yearly for coals, charged on his house
called "the Bell howse " in the parish of All Saints in Lumbard-
strete and being in Gracestrete. After the decease of his
wife a further sum of fifty shillings yearly, charged on the same
tenement, is to be expended upon the maintenance of one poor
man's child at S. Nicholas's Hospital 1 at Cambridge, with the view
of becoming a preacher of God's word. Bequests to his sister's
children and others of his relations. He also wills that Thomas
Grene, a child which he had kept out of charity, be provided for
until fit to be put out as an apprentice. The residue of his goods
he leaves to Annes his wife. Dated 2 August, A.D. 1551.
Roll . 50
Monday next before the Feast of Pficaion of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
lqicolsor (ThoMas), cordwainer.--To the Master, lVardens, and
Commonalty of the Craft or Mistery of Cordwayners within the
City of London an annual rent of ten pounds out of his "Key,"
commonly called " Smartes Key," in the parish of S. Mary at
Hill, towards the relief of the poor of the craft, charged with
the yearly payment of five pounds to the parson and church-
wardens of the church of S. Clement by Estchepe to distribute
among the poor of that parish and to pay certain sums
Probably refers to what is now'
King's College, Cambridge within the
precincts of which there formerly stood
the churches of S. Nicholas and S. John
Baptist or Zachary. In the Statutes of
Eton College (e'ca 1446), King's Col-
lege is styled "the Kyng's College of
Owr Ladye and Seynt Nicholas in Cam-
bridge" (Le Keux's ' Memorials of Cam-
bridge,' 1847, ii. pp. 2, 3, note) ; and the
letters patent 21 Henry VI., p. 2, m. 4,
granting a charter to this college, have
VOL. II.
as a marginal note "'2o collegio Sanct$
2Vicholai Cntebigg'" (' Documents rel.
to Univ. and Colleges of Camb.,' 1852,
vol. ii. p. 471).
u Mr. Hare reported in 1860 to the
City Parochiul Charities Commissioners
that the Commissioners of Customs
were in the habit of paying 51. a year,
without deduction, to the parish, and
this sum was disposed of in Christmas
gifts to the poor.
X
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
thereout to the Chamberlain of the City for seeing that his will
is properly carried out. To Ide his wife he gives a life
interest in the above " Key "; remainder to the master, wardens,
&c., aforesaid, subject t charges, for the purchase of "a more
apte and better common howse or hall" than that which they then
possessed. To William and Thomas Smyth, sons of Margery his
daughter, and to Margery, wife of William Mayre, his daughter,
he leaves annuities. To the newly erected Hospital of Christ's
Church five pounds. Also to the master, wardens, &c., aforesaid
he leaves the sum of forty pounds, to be lent on good security to
poor young men of the mistery to occupy withal, those that
have been his apprentices to have the preferment. Dated 29 July,
A.D. 1559. Roll 250 (89).
Monday qext after the Feast of Puvificatian of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
Legat (ISAnELLA, widow of John, baker), formerly wife of John
Newton, citizen and "Pulter."--To be buried near the said John
Newton in the north chapel of the church of All Hallows in
Lombard Street. Certain tenements formerly belonging to her
first husband in the parish of All Hallows aforesaid to be sold, and
the proceeds devoted to providing coal called "Cart coles" for
the poor of the aforesaid parish, and gifts to inmates of certain
hospitals and prisons, &c. To Agnes Alred her leasehold dwell-
ing-house called "the Cardinalls Hart" in the parish of All
Hallows aforesaid. Bequests to the poor of the parish of
S. Botolph without Bishopsgate out of her leaseholds in Checker
Alley in the said parish ; to "the Company of London" and the
Company of Bakers for recreations at her burial. Her cus-
tomary lands and tenements, meadows, &c., in the manors of
Hakeneye and Stebunheth, co. Middlesex, to be sold, and the
proceeds devoted to the repair of highways between Hakeney
and London, between Busshoppeshatfeld and Barnet, and between
the "Ringe Crosse" there and Islyngton, also to the relief of the
poor of Hakeney and other charitable objects. Dated 25 July,
A.D. 1554. Roll 250 (90).
1560.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Luke, Evangelist [18 Oct.].
Whetstone (RobERT), haberdasher.--To Robert his son and
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
679
be buried in the parish church of S. Peter, Bromley. To John
his eldest son his mansion house and tenements in the parish
of S. Mary Abchurch in S. Laurence Pownteney Lane, and his
leasehold farm called "Shorams" in the parish of Beckenam,
co. Kent, in tail ; remainder to Edith and Agnes his daughters.
To Anne his wife his house at Bromley called "the taberde"
for life, with similar remainder ; and a field called " Barnet."
Bequests to his daughters' children, his servants, and others.
Dated 13 February, a.D. 1557. Roll 251 (166).
1562.
Monday qxt before the Feast of [I[I. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.].
Mundy (ROGER), goldsmith.--His will as feoffee in trust of Sir
Martin Bowes. To the Wardens and Commonalty of the Art or
" Mystery" of the Goldsmiths in the City of London and their
successors he leaves a certain great messuage with twenty-two
gardens, &c., in the parish of S. Botolph without Bishopsgate, so
that out of the issues and profits they relieve the Ward of Lang-
borne from payment of the sum of twenty pounds ten shillings,
with which the ward is charged for every fifteenth granted to
the king ;8 one half of the residue being distributed among the
poor of the said Company of Goldsmiths, and the other half
devoted to the maintenance of their hall. Dated 12 August,
A.D. 1562.--By codicil he leaves to the wardens and commonalty
aforesaid certain tenements adjoining the above great messuage
for similar uses. Roll 251 (171).
i An abstract of his vill is printed
in Mr. Hare's Report on the charities
of the Goldsmiths' Company (Appendix
to Report Livery Comp. Com., 1884,
vol. iv. pp. 288, 290).
2 The property consisted of Primrose
Street and Primrose Court, Bishopsgate.
In 1870 the trustees were authorized to
sell eleven houses, numbered from 25 to
35, both inclusive, situate in Primrose
Street, for 9,325/. One moiety of this
sum was invested in Consols, in the
name of the Official Trustees of Cha-
ritable Funds.
Originally the amount of the tax of
a fifteenth was uncertain, being levied
by assessments new made at every fresh
grant of the Commons ; but it was at
length reduced to a certainty anno
8 Edward III., when, by virtue of the
King's commission, the fifteenth part of
the value of every borough, township,
and city in the kingdom was assessed
and recorded in the Exchequer for
future occasions. Thenceforth, when-
ever the Commons granted the Crown
a fifteenth, every parish at once knew
the proportion it had to pay of the as.
sessment as made in the year men-
tioned.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDOn.
681
and citizens of London a piece of void ground lately converted
into gardens in the parish of Christchurch within Newgate, to
their only and proper use and behoof. Dated 8 April, A.D. 1563.
Roll 252 (72).
1664.
AN-NO 7 ELIZABETH.
Monday next after the Feast of . Lu "lce, Evangelist [13 Oct.].
Botill (RICHARD), " merchaunttaylor."--To the Master and
Wardens of the Merchaunt Taylors of the Fraternity of S. John
Baptist in the City of London and their successors certain lands
and tenements in the parish of S. Laurence Pountneye, parcel of
the great messuage formerly belonging to John Heathe, esquire,
to hold the same to their own use and behoof for ever. Dated
1 May, A.D. 1561. Roll 253 (69).
Waddington (RICHARD), merchant.--To the Master and Wardens
of the Merchaunttaylors of the Fraternity of S. John Baptist an
annual rent of four pounds, which he held as grantee in trust of
Margaret Parson, widow, issuing out of tenements in Cornhill
in the parish of S. Christopher. The said rent to be disposed of as
follows :--,Sixpence apiece to twenty poor people of the parish of
S. Christopher aforesaid, and to forty poor people of the parish
of S. Michael, Cornhill, at Christmas ; seven shillings and sixpence
to each of four maidens for their marriages, they being children
or servants of some of the Mistery of Merchaunttaylors ; thirteen
shillings to as many poor freemen of the said art or mistery ; five
shillings to the clerk of the same, and two shillings to the beadle.
Dated 10 December, 5 Elizabeth [A.D. 1562]. Ron 253 (70).
ANN0 8 ELIZABETH.
Monday next after the Feast of . Janes, Apostle [25 July].
Lawrence (THoMAs), skinner.inTo be buried in the church of
S. Christopher at the Stockes. To his fellowship and company of
Corpus Christi twenty shillings. To his daughter Jacomine,
wife of Christopher Perte, "merchaunttaylor," he leaves his "nutt
with a greate Lydde and bouude aboute with sylver," and nothing
1566.
COURT OF HUSTENG, LONDON.
683
ANO 11 ELIZABETH.
Monday the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
Crymes (RIcRD), haberdasher.--To be buried in the church
of S. Laurence in the Old Jewry before his pew door. Bequest
of one hundred pounds for two hundred poor maidens' marriages,
and a similar sum for the repair of the highways in the City of
London or within ten miles thereof. To the Mayor, Commonalty,
and citizens of London, Governors of Christ's Hospital, Brydewell,
and S. Thomas's Hospital, he leaves forty pounds. Bequests also
for coals for the poor of the parish of S. Laurence aforesaid and
prisoners in the Compters. To the churchwardens and parishioners
of the parish of Wytton, 1 co. Chester, one hundred pounds towards
the maintenance of "the Crymesethe" and the bridge of the
town of Northewiche in the said parish of Witton, and a like sum
for those of his own surname dwelling in and about Northewiche.
To the sons of his son Ellys he leaves one hundred and twenty
pounds. To Katherine Longe his granddaughter three hundred
pounds, on condition she does not marry without first obtaining
the assent of certain parties. To the Worshipful Company of
Haberdashers of London the sum of twenty pounds to provide
a dinner or repast for them. To the aforesaid Ellys he leaves
his manor of Bucklande Monachorum, co. Devon, with rectory,
advowson, &c., to hold the same in tail ; remainder to Thomas
his son in tail ; remainder to Mary his daughter, wife of Thomas
Chester. Also to the aforesaid Thomas his son the parsonages
of Lubbenham and Sylbye, 3 co. Leicester, with advowsons
&c., in tail; remainders over. Also to Mary his daughter
lands and tenements in Iseldon, alias Islington, in special tail ;
remainders over. Dated 12 September, A.D. 1565.--By schedule
annexed to his testament he solemnly protests that he never
received a casket containing five hundred pounds which was
alleged and supposed to have been left in his hands by John
Predyaux, late serjeant at law, notwithstanding his having been
found guilty by a jury in an action brought against him by
the administrators of the goods of the said John, in which action
1565.
Witton-cum-Twambrooks,
chial chapelry near lorthwich.
a paro- I
Probably a bridge spanning the
river Weaver.
ileby.
684
CALENDAR OF WYLLS
1568.
for trespass he was most falsely found
marks of the said five hundred pounds.
guilty of five handred
Roll 256 (7).
Manday qex before the Feast of Perification of V. Mary [2 Feb.].
oke ILL), goldsmith.His goods and chattels to be
dided to t.ee equal pas, according to the laudable custom,
whereof he gives one pa to Margaret Ms fe, a second
to Jo, William, and omas his sons, and the td p. he
resees to self for legacies, &c. Bequests to various indi-
viduals of ss of money and gold, &c., rings, and also the
poor clen berg no, shed in Cist's Hospital. s fe to
enjoy a life este his fo messuages lately kno as the
" Rounde Howse," otheise the " Backehowse," in the parish
of S. Andrew Hubberde ; retarder to Jo s son. Mso to
s sMd wife for fife a tenement the pash of S. Dunstan
in the East, subject to ceain charges ; remainder to omas s
son. Dated 26 August, A.D. 1568. Ro 26 (26).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Chad, Bishop [2 March].
Sturgeon (Jox), haberdasher.--To William Vaiger, parson,
and the churchwardens of the church of S. Benedict Gracechurche,
an annuity or yearly rent of forty shillings issuing out of a tene-
ment formerly belonging to Edward Clervaulx, citizen and writer
of the court-letter, in the parish of S. Benedict aforesaid, the
same to be employed by them according to the terms of a recent
indenture between the testator and the aforesaid Edward. Dated
22 January, 11 Elizabeth [A.O. 1568-9]. Roll 256 (30).
1569.
londay next afle'r the Feast of S. Geoye, Maq'tyq" [23 Atn.il j.
Thornl:lrnson (THo), otherwise called " Towreson," citizen
and "merchauntayler."--To be buried in the church of S. Mildred
in the Poultry. His goods and chattels to be divided into two
equal parts, one of which he leaves to Elizabeth his wife, and the
other he reserves to himself. Bequests to the aforesaid church
and to poor householders within the parish, to the children and
poor people in Christ's Hospital, the inmates of prisons and
" counters," to the poor of his native parish of Cleyture, co.
' Cleator.
1569.
686
CALENDAR OF VIILLS,
appointed his overseer. To Jone his wife his house called "the
Cheke" in Ware, with all his freeholds in the lordship of Ware,
Amwell, and Thundrige, for life ; remainder to Raffe his son.
Dated 6 October, A.D. 1558. Roll 256 (40).
Monday next before Feast of S. Edmund, K. aqzd Conf. [20 2(ov.].
Petyngar or Pettenger (Jo), clothworker.--To the Master
and Wardens of the Guild or Fraternity of the Assumption of our
Blessed Lady the Virgin of the Art or "Mystery" of Cloth-
workers in the City of London certain lands and tenements in
Fanchurchestrete in the parish of All Hallows Stanyng, towards
the maintenance and relief of the poor almsfolk of the said co,n-
puny. 1 Dated 20 July, A.D. 1566. Roll 256 (52).
1569-70.
1570.
ANNO 12 ELIZABETH.
Moqday qext before Feast of S. Edward, If. and Conf. [5 Jaq.].
lixman (WILLIAM), clothworker.--Bequest of three pounds to
the Company of Clothworkers for the good will he bears to them.
His goods, after payment of certain specific legacies and debts,
he leaves to his wife and children. Bequests to his mother
"Milner," his brother Thomas Browne, his brother John Milner,
and others. Dated 6 October, A.D. 1568. Roll 256 (101).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Luke, Evaqzgelist [18 Oct.].
Rowe (ToMs), Alderman. --To Mary his wife lands and tene-
ments in the parishes of Leighe and Chiddingstone, co. Kent, for
life ; remainders to William and Robert his sons in successive tail.
To the Master and Wardens of the Merchaunttayllors of the
Fraternity of S. John Baptist all his lands and tenements in the
City of London, in trust to distribute yearly forty pounds among
ten poor men of the Companies or Misteries of Clothworkers,
Carpenters, Tylers, Playsterers, and Armorers within the City,
to wit, to each person the yearly sum of four pounds, the residue to
No mention of this charity appears I Of Portsoken and Bishopsgate
to have been mde either by Mr. Hre or [ Wards. Besides benefactions under this
by the Compuny itself in its Return to will, he walled in a burial-ground for
te Livery Companies Commission, 1880. Bethlem Hospital (Stow).
170-1.
688
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Walker (Tgois), "merchaunte Tailor."---To the parson and
churchwardens of the parish church of S. Michael le Querne and
their successors certain messuages in the parishes of S. Mildred
in "Brodestreete" and S. Thomas the Apostle, in trust for poor
householders of the parish of S. Michael aforesaid. Dated
16 December, ,.D. 1550. Roll 256 (123).
Monday the Feast of S. Gregory, Bishop [12 Mavch].
Donkin (ROBERT), "merchaunttayllor."--To the parson and
churchwardens of the church of S. Michael in Cornhill and their
successors a certain messuage which he formerly purchased of the
Company of Waterbearers 1 in London, so that they distribute
every Sunday one dozen of "peny breade with the vantage" to
poor householders of the parish. To the Master, Wardens, and
Commonalty of the Company of Merchaunttaillors in the City a
certain tenement called "Bell Alley" in the parish of S. Botolph
without Busshopesgate, so that they provide gowns of "Wellshe
fi'yze," shirts, shoes, &c., for twelve poor men dwelling within the
City, and cassocks of "fryze," smocks, shoes, &c., for a like
number of women, every year at Christmas. The residue to be
devoted to keeping the tenements in repair2 The Chamberlain
and Town Clerk to see to the application of the trusts, and to
receive ten shillings apiece yearly for their pains. 4 In case of
default remainder over to the parson and churchwardens of the
church of S. Michael aforesaid. Dated 1 December, .D. 1570.
' See note Part I. p. 509.
" The Company purchase annually
72 ells of Irish linen, 120 yards of
cloth or brown stuff, and 2t pairs of
hose. The gifts are divided between
twelve men and twelve women, being
either freemen of the Company or free-
men's widows, each receiving 3 ells of
linen and 5 yards of cloth, and each
also having 5s. in money.
a There being some doubt as to the
construction of the residuary clause of
the will, the question was formally
raised by the Company taking proceed-
ings against the Attorney.- General in
1870 (Mcchant Ta.ylors' Company v.
Roll 256 (127).
.4ttoney-Geneal, Law Rep., 11 Eq. 3S
and 6 Ch. Ap. 512). It was held by the
Master of the Rolls, whose decision was
confirmed on appeal, that the Company
were not entitled to the surplus for
their own benefit, but were bound to
apply it to charitable purposes. It is
now devoted to the support of the Com-
pany's Convalescent Home at Bognor,
under an order of the Board of Charity
Commissioners, dated 26 March, 1872.
The sum of ll. ls. is still paid to
the Town Clerk when demanded, and in
one case, when not demanded, was cax-
tied to the poor account.
69O
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
S. James at Garlick Hithe, to the parson and churchwardens of
which and their successors he leaves a certain messuage situate
within the parish, to the intent that they yearly distribute the
rents and profits thereof among the poorest of the said parish and
the parish of All Hallows Stayning, "parte and parte lyke either
parisshe. ''1 His leasehold interest in the manor of Bynsey near
Oxford is to be divided in specific portions among the Fellows
and Scholars of Mary Magdalen College in Oxford, the poorest
people of S. Martin in Oxford, his brother Leonard Parrot, William
Abraham, vintner, and others. Dated 31 October, A.D. 1572.
Ron 258 (11).
[Roll 259 contaiqs no en'olmet of vills.]
1575.
ANNO 17 ELIZABETH.
Monday the F. of T'aqs. of S. Edward, K. and Mar. [20 Juze].
Chulomur (ROBERT), of Stone near Dartford, co. Kent, gentle-
man.--To Anne his daughter, wife of William Carewe, draper, one
moiety of his manor of Stone Castell in the parishes of Stone and
Swannescombe, co. Kent, except his house called the "Castell of
Stone," with gardens, &c.; and to "Ellen " his daughter, wife of
Frauncys Rogers of Dartford, gentleman, the other moiety. To
Ellen his wife he leaves the "Castell of Stone," &c., aforesaid for
life or until marriage, with remainder to Anne his aforesaid
daughter ; and also an annuity of forty pounds. Provision made
for Guy Chapman his brother. To Robert and Ellen, children
of Barbara his deceased daughter, late wife of William Lewson,
mercer, fifty pounds apiece. To poor householders of Stone
twenty shillings yearly, charged on his daughters' estates. Dated
20 February, A.D. 1570.
A codicil by which his legacies to his son-in-law Fraunceys
It appears from ]gr. Hate's Report
on the charities of the parish of S. James
Garlickhithe in 1860 that the church-
waTdens of that parish were in the
habit of taking the issues and profits of
the messuage here devised, subject to a
rent-charge of 40s. a year, which they
paid, "according to the trust," to the
churchwardens of All Hallows Staining
for the poor of that parish, bIo such
rent-charge is mentioned in the testator's
will as enrolled (Appendix to Report
City Paroch. Char. Com., 1880 vol. iii.
pp. 18, 197).
692
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
the Freemen of the Carpentry (Carpeqtrie) of the City of London
and commonalty of the same mistery a messuage called "le
Bere," and certain tenements and gardens situate near "le Car-
penters Halle," in the parish of All Hallows in London Wall,
for the relief and better maintenance of the mistery ; also a
silver cup with covercle parcel gilt, commonly called "a Goblett,"
having a silver-gilt coney on the top, weighing by Troy weight
25 ounces. Dated 1 September, A.D. 1517. Roll 261 (4).
Bmurte (THOMAS), carpenter.inTo the Master and Wardens of
the Craft and Fellowship of Carpenters of London certain lands
and tenements in the parish of All Hallows beside London Wall,
held and occupied by the master, wardens, &c., tc the intent
that he may be the better remembered and prayed for in the
said fellowship. Also to the same he leaves a cup of silver and
"clene gilt" with his name and tymbre merk" in it, weighing
27 ounces. Dated 17 March, A.D. 1519. Roll 261 (5).
156.
Monday next before F. of Tras. of S. Edwaxd, K. aqd M. [GO June].
romwell (WILLI), mercer.--To Johan his wife a tenement
and parcel of void land in the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle
for life, subject to certain charges ; remainder to the parson and
churchwardens of the church of S. Thomas aforesaid for pious
and charitable uses among the poor of the parish. The church-
wardens to find yearly the Paschal light of the said parish church,
so that all the parishioners may be discharged of contributing to
the same ; they are also to provide certain tapers at Christmas
to stand on the great candlesticks before the high altar, there
to burn before the Sacrament on festival days as of old time
hath been accustomed. In case of default, remainder over
to the Wardens of the Worshipful Mistery and Fellowship of
Mercers of London, on condition they pay forty shillings yearl: to
the poor honest of the fellowship. The residue of the issues and
profits to be devoted to necessary repairs of the property to the
use of the fellowship. Dated 25 November, A.D. 1536.
A codicil giving permission to the parson and churchwardens
aforesaid or any others to build upon the ground of the garden
694
CALENDAR OF WILLS
being free of the City, preference being shown to Salters) Also
to the said keepers or wardens, &c. aforesaid other lands and
tenements in the parishes of S. Alphege and S. Olave, to the
intent that out of the issues and profits they pay to each of the
said almsfolk sevenpence a week at their Common Hall, situate in
the parish of All Hallows in Breadstrete, and provide for them
three hundred " westerne Fagates," of good and lawful assize and
mark every year at Christmas. The residue to be devoted to the
poor of the company. In default remainder over to the Mayor
and Commonalty and citizens of London for like purposes. Dated
28 April, A.D. 1578. Roll 262 (2).
ANNO 20 ELIZABETH.
Monday qext before Feast of S. Dunstan, Archbishop [19 May].
Bowes (Sin MATI) Knt, Alderman.--To be buried in the
"highe quiet" of the church of S. Mary Wolnoth, where lie the
bodies of Cecilley and Anne his late wives. To Elizabeth his wife
one third of his goods and chattels, and to William and Cherity
his children another third of the same. Appoints guardians over
his said children, he having already compounded with the lIayor
and Aldermen for the use and bestowal of the said two orphans, 3 for
which he presented them with a goodly cross of gold set with
"perell" and stone to hang at the collar of gold which the Mayor
wears at high feasts, as appears in the Repertory. 4 To ]Xiartin his
The property here devised formed
nearly a square plot, bounded on the
north by Hart Street, on the west by
Monkwell Street, and on the south by
Fell Street, the eastern boundary being
at the back of premises north of Wood
Street. The Company's almshouses in
Monkwell Street were occupied up to
the year 1862 or 1863, when the alms-
folk, eighteen in number, were removed
to Watford, where houses had been
erected for their reception under the
sanction of the Charity Commissioners,
at a total cost, including the site, of
upwards of 11,000/. Mr. Hare reported
in 1863 that "the expenditure has im-
memorially exceeded the income of the
endowment" (Appendix to Report Livery
Companies Com., 1884, vol. iv. p. 504 ), and
the Company in their own Return to the
Commissioners of 1880 state that up to
1866 they had expended a sum of 8,837/.
beyond income (id. vol. ii. p. 526}.
2 Citizen and goldsmith. Alderman
of Aldgate, Farringdon Within, and
Lngbourn Wards in succession ; Sheriff,
1540 ; 1Iyor, 1545-6. A generous bene-
factor to the Goldsmiths' Company, in
whose court-room hangs his picture.
He is believed to have died 4 August,
1566.
As to guardianship of orphans
within the City, see Introd., Part I.
pp. xlvi, xlvii.
a Probably refers to the collar of SS
given to the City for the use of the
]gayor by Sir John Alleyn twenty years
before, which gift is recorded as follows:
COURT OF HUSTIN; LONDON.
695
son he leaves his leasehold mansion house wherein he dwells,
together with its reversion to hold the same in tail male, with
remainder to Thomas his son; also his lease of "Morefeild"
and of the bridge entering into his gardens and his household
stuff at Wolwche, Northcrey, and Mylende. To the Wardens
and Commonalty of the Art and Mistery of Goldsmiths
within the City the sum of thirteen pounds six shillings and
eightpence, to pay for an honest dinner for them at Goldsmiths'
Hall on the day of his burial. Bequests to twenty parish clerks
attending his funeral in their surplices; also for a dinner in his
house to the Mayor and Aldermen and the parishioners of S. Mary
Wolnoth ; for the relief of poor prisoners, the poor of Woolwiche
and Plumsted, for maidens' marriages, for the repair of highways
between Whitchapell and Yelford, &c. Among other bequests
he leaves to Sir Percyvall Harte, Knt., his daughter Cisceley, wife
of Henry Harte, and others, a ring of gold " with two Bowes
bente and a deathes hed graven betwene them upon it," according
to a sample left with his executors, with this Scripture about it,
"Remember thy ende," of the value of three pounds. Also to
William his youngest son his double cup all gilt, being of a mul-
berry fashion, called a "brid cupe "; to Cherity his daughter and to
Thomas his son gilt cups made like acorns. The sum of fortypounds
to be distributed among poor householders in the Ward of Lang-
borne upon the day that he shall be in peril of death, whilst yet
alive and before the bell toll for him, the said sum lying ready for
the purpose in " newe mylle mony" in a bag in his iron chest.
Twenty-four poor men to have a gown apiece of such " culer" as
of late has been used and accustomed to be given at burials, that
is to say "Rattes Culer" or " Shepes Culer," or such like. Fifty-
two sermons to be preached in the church of S. Mary Wolnoth by
the "precher parsone" of S. M_ichael's in Cornhill, the parson
of S. Peter's in Cornhill, and the parson of S. Peter's the Poor, in
"Att this Court [27 Oct. 37 Henry VIII.
A.Do 1545] my lorde Mayer brought
in and delyvered here in the Court to
the handes of Mr. Chamberleyn the
Coler of Esses lately gevyn to this Citie
by Sir John Aleyn, Knyght and Alder-
man, to be used alweyes and worne by
the lorde Maer of this Cytie for the
tyme beyng, to gyther wt an oblygacion
to be made by this Cytie to the execu-
tors of the seyd Sir John Aleyn accord-
yng to the tenor of the last wyll of the
seyd Sir John Aleyn, and the same after-
ward delyvered ageyn to the seyd lorde
Mayer art the same Court" (Rep. 11,
foh 235}.
1578.
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
697
gate, charged with the payment of an annuity to .Isabel his
wife, and also with the yearly payment of three pounds to
the poor and needy brethren and " system" being free of
the craft,. The said master, wardens, &c, are further charged
with providing at a cost of thirty shillings one good and honest
breakfast at their Common Hall upon the Feast of S. George
[23 April] for the freemen of the clothing or livery, and with
housing ten poor folks, men or women free of the craft in ten of
the small tenements here devised 1 or in the alternative, paying to
each one of them yearly eight, shillings. Releases the aforesaid
master wardens, &c, from a debt of sixty pounds which they
owe him. Dated 14 July, A.D. 1559. Roll 262 (61).
AD.
18.
ANNO 21 ELIZABETH.
Monday He after the Feast of S. Benedict, Abbot [21 March].
Hudson (RICHARD), the elder, innholder, dwelling in the
parish of S. Sepulchre without 1Newgate.--To be buried in Corpus
Christi Chapel in the said parish church. To John son of George
Depuppe, "inholder," the reversion, under certain circumstances,
of his messuage or inn called "the Swanne" at Holborn Bridge,
in tail ; remainder to Richard, son of the aforesaid George. The
said messuage charged with an annual payment of four pounds
for the poor of the parish of S. Sepulchre, and for a recreation and
drinking for the vicar and churchwardens. Also, if Richard his
son happen to die before the expiration of certain leases, the
same are to remain to the aforesaid John and Richard Depuppe.
Bequests to the Company of Inholders in London for a banquet
on the day of his burial and to the use of their hall. To Stephen
Rogers, Joane and Elizabeth, daughters of Johane his wife,
Richard his son, and others, he makes divers bequests, comprising
With reference to this charity, Mr.
Hare reported in 1860 that the Company
furnished almshouses for the reception
of these ten poor folks adjoining other
almshouses belonging to the Company
in Britannia Pl,uce, Bishopsgte Street ;
and that the specific payments mde by
the Company on account of the charity
were only 41. 5s. per annum, viz., to four
poor people 5s. each a quaa-ter, and a
quitrent of Ss. per annum to S. Sepul-
clare's parish ; but the ten almsfolk re-
ceived (from the general funds of the
Company) two guineas a quarter, 5s.
each after three livery dinners, and
13s. 6d. for coals. The 30s. for the
breakfast and the reserve of 5s. had not
been set apart for many years (Appen-
dix to Report Liv. Comp. Com., 1884,
vol. v. 1:'. 9).
700
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
upon trust that the aforesaid Wardens, &c., of the Mercers shall
expend yearly the sum of one hundred and fifty pounls for the
finding and maintenance of three persons suitable to read lectures
in law, physic, and rhetoric in his aforesaid dwelling-house in
manner as directed, and further distribute yearly the sum of
fifty pounds among the poor inmates of divers hospitals and
prisons, and expend yearly the sum of one hundred pounds upon
four quarterly dinners for their whole company in Mercers' Hall.
Each moiety of the aforesaid buildings is appointed by this his
will and disposed to the said mayor and commonalty, &c., and the
said wardens and commonalty, &c., respectively. Touching his
mansion house situate in the parishes aforesaid, he leaves the
reversion of it, after the determination of estates limited by the
aforesaid deed, to the Mayor, Commonalty, and citizens of London
and to the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery of the
" Mercerye" of the said City and their successors, upon trust
that they suffer the seven persons to be appointed as aforesaid
to occupy it, for the purpose of study and for daily reading
the several lectures. None to be chosen to read lectures so long
as he be married. He further wills that if the Corporation of
London and the Mercers' Company, before the end of the said
term of fifty years, shall procure sufficient licence, they shall enjoy
the said Royal Exchange, &c., for ever, by such moieties and propor-
tions and in such manner as thereinbefore limited, upon the said
specified trusts. To Sir Henry Nevell, Knt., his cousin, and to
the heirs male of Y.lizabeth, late wife of the said Sir Henry, and
daughter of Sir John Gresham his brother, he leaves the rever-
sion of his manors of Mayesfylld and Wardehurste, co. Sussex,
on condition that his said cousin do pay all charges of wardship,
livery, and primer seisin 1 due to the Crown for his estates upon his
decease ; in default remainder over. The residue of his lands and
tenements he leaves to his aforesaid wife absolutely. In witness
whereof he has written this his will with his own hand, and to
each of the eight leaves has subscribed his name, and to a label
fixed to the leaves has set his seal with the "greassoppor."
Dated 5 July, 1575. Roll 263 (52).
See note sul'a, p. 687.
180.
70 CALENDAR OF ILLS,
Monday qext a.f-teq" the Feast of S. Barnabas, Apostle [11 Juqe].
Itolmes (JoHn), "weyvor."--To be buried within the church
of Blackrode, 1 co. Lanc., near his wife. To Anne his wife his
lands and tenements in the parish of All Saints in Lumbardstrete
for fife, charged with the yearly payment of eight pounds to
trustees for a schoolmaster of a free grammar school in the town
of Blackerode, in the church there or as near unto it as may be
deemed right ; also with the further payment of five pounds for
the exhibition, finding, and keeping of a scholar in the college
at Cambridge called "Marye Valense," otherwise "lembroke -
hall. ''z After the decease of his wife his lands and tenements
to go to the vicar and churchwardens of S. Sepulchre's, subject
to similar charges. To John, son of Oeorge I-Iolme of Blackrode,
citizen and grocer of London, one hundred pounds with which
to set himself up, and his livery gown of" browne blewe" faced
with budge ; and to Margaret Evans his wife's niece five pounds.
If the said John and Margaret join in marriage he leaves them
a tenement called " the Katherine whele " at I-Iolborne Conduit.
To Thomas his brother five pounds and his gown of " Sheepes
collor faced with foynes." To Charles Cowperthwaite his best
gown " garded with velvet and faced with gennettes." To others
he makes various bequests, comprising his ring of gold called
a " Comellin,"3 a gown furred with " shankes, ''4 his " book of the
monumentes, '' &c. Towards the mang of a stone steeple at
Blackrode he leaves three pounds. Also he gives his chamber
"which lieth readye framed and unsett up," with the timber
thereto belonging, to the schoolmaster of Blackrode, reserving
to the priest of the church the loft of the said chamber, upon
condition the town shall help the schoolmaster to build the said
chamber and to set it up at the east end of the house. Numerous
bequests of chattels, comprising platter dishes, pewter dishes, a
" chaffinge dishe," saucers, pottle pots, pint pots, quart pots,
a brazen mortar with a pestle, a feather bed, canvas sheets
"with an old coveringe of ymage worke," "pillowberes," a
"Turkie cushen," and a chair of ease of wainscot. Also to the
i Blackrod, near Chorley. ] 5 , Acres and Monuments of hiatters
- Part I. p. 310, note. ] most speciall and memorable happening
Probably for cornellin or cornelian, in the Church ; with an universall his-
Fur made from the legs of animals, torie of the same,' by John Foxe.
COURT OF HUSTIXG, LONDOn.
703
aforesaid schoolmaster he leaves a new cupboard standing in his
house, a "folden bord," two "bedstedes," and a form, to remain
in the house, and also the "sawe," "buckett," and the "border
of all the kinges," there to remain and not to be taken away,
together with half of his "cowperstuffe." Bequests also to poor
prisoners at Lancaster and London, &c. Dated 18 September,
A.D. 1568. Roll 264 (19).
1580.
Monday the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Lambe (WILLIAM), freeman and citizen of the City of London
of the Mistery of Clothworkers.--To the master, wardens, and
commonalty of freemen of the said mistery certain lands and
tenements in the parishes of S. Mary Woolchurch and All Hallows
Staining, to hold to them and their successors to their own proper
use and behoof for ever. Dated 13 July, A.D. 1573.
Roll 264 (24).
Lambe (WILLIAM), clothworker.---To the Master, Keepers or
Wardens, and Commonalty of the 5fistery or Art of the " Sta-
cioners " of the City of London and their successors a yearly rent
of six pounds thirteen shillings and fouq)ence, to the uses of an
indentm'e dated 7 July, 9 Elizabeth [A.D. 1567]. Also to the
Master, four Wardens, and Commonalty of the Guild or Fraternity
of the Assumption of B.V. Mary of the Art or Mistery of Cloth-
workers in the City of London certain lands and tenements in the
parishes of" S. James in the Wall ''t near Cripplegate, S. Stephen
in Colmanstrete, and S. Olave in Silverstrete, to the uses men-
tioned in a pair of indentures dated 12 Jiffy, 10 Elizabeth
[A.D. 1568], made between the said master and wardens, &c., and
the Mayor, Commonalty, and citizens of London. If at any
time the Coq)oration of the said Company of Clothworkers should
happen to be seised into the hands of the Crown, the property is
to go over to the President and Fellows of the College lately
t There are only two parish churches
in the City dedicated to S. James, viz.,
S. James Garlickhithe and S. James,
Duke's Place. There was, however, a
hermitage or chapel dedicated to the
saint called "S. James's Chapel in the
Wall," from its being situate in or near
London Wail, but this was in the parish
of S. Giles, Cripplegate.
- This deed, together with the testa-
tor's will, &c., is recited in an Act of
Parliament known as William Lambe's
Chapel and Estate Act. 1872, set out in
Mr. Hate's Report on the Clothworkers'
Company in 1860 (Appendix to Report
Livery Companies Com., 14, vol. iv.
pp. 590 et seq., where a full account of
Lambe's charities will alo be fouad).
COURT OF FIUSTING, LONDON.
707
ANNO 26 ELIZABETH.
Monday "net befoq'e the Feast of . Edmul, K. [20 lav.].
lycholas (D ELZnTH, relict of Sm AMBaOSE Knt.).--To
be buried in the church of S. Mildred, over the vault where her
late husband lies. Bequests to the inmates of divers hospitals
and prisons. To the Company of Salters she leaves the sum of one
hundred pounds, to remain with them as a stock for ever, to be
lent to two young men of the company, to each of them fifty pounds
for three years, they paying yearly for the use of the loan twenty
shillings each, which are to be distributed among the poor of the
parish of S. Mildred, London, at Christmas and Fster ; also a
further sum of one hundred pounds, 1 to be lent to two young
men of the company for two years, they paying for the use of it
yearly six pounds thirteen shillings and fourpence, to be dis-
tributed among the poor of the parishes of Nedyngworthe and
St. Ires, co. Huntingdon, to wit, one year to the former and the
next year to the ltter parish. To the poor of the parishes of
Longston e and Ayno 3 respectively forty shillings. To the univer-
sities of Oxford and Cambridge sixty pounds for the benefit of
poor scholars. To her daughter Anne she leaves one thousand
five hundred pounds, being her said daughter's orphanage portion
due from her father Sir Ambrose aforesaid, for payment of
which sureties had been put into the Orphans' Court; the
same to be paid to her daughter on arriving at twenty-one
years of age or marriage. If her said daughter should die before
reaching that age or before marriage, the money is to be divided
among her five children, viz., Frauncys Elkyn, Walter Marler
Ester Powell, Grace Hardynge, and Mary Jarvys, as directed.
Bequests also to Jane Boxe and Elizabeth Gylborne her daughters ;
x These cpital sums of 100/. (of which
only 501. was ever received by the Com-
pany) formed part of the subject of an
inquiry raised by information filed
aoainst the Company in 1833 by the
Attorney-General at the relation of John
Edwards and another, for the purpose
of settling a scheme for disposing of this
and other loan charities in the hands of
the Company. The defendants in their
answer stated that the moneys in ques-
tion had been lent out and ultimately
lost (probably during the civil wars).
The suit went no further, but a com-
promise was arrived at with the assent
of the Attorney-General, and a decree
was made by the Vice-Chancellor, 31
May, 1839, which will be found set out
by Mr. Hare in his Report on Sir John
Coates's gift, made to the Charity Com-
missioners in 1863 (Appendix to Report
Livery Comp. Com., 1884, vol. iv. p. 504).
z Co. Derby.
Aynho, co. Northampton.
2z2
1583.
1584.
7O8
CALENDAR OF WILLS)
to her sisters, her servants, and others. To Robert Shakerley,
her uncle Shakerley's son, she gives twenty pounds towards
repairing Longston Hall, co. Derby. To the Mayor, Aldermen,
and Commonalty of the City of London she leaves two dozen silver
trenchers parcel gilt, to be engraved with her arms and those of
her husband. Other bequests of gold rings, black gowns, &c.,
to numerous individuals. Her household stuff to be sold by the
"owtroper ,n for the best value for the advancement of her children
and payment of legacies. Dated 24 January, 25 Elizabeth
1582-3]. Roll 266 (27).
Monday qext before the Feast of S. Martin, Bishop [11 lrov..
lYIorrys (RICHhRD), sen., "iremonger."--To the Master, Wardens,
and Commonalty of the hlistery or Art of Iremongers of London
certain lands, tenements, &c., in the parishes of S. hlary Stayn-
ynge and S. Olyve in the Old Jewry, which Sir William Den-
ham, late citizen and Alderman of London, purchased of King
Henry VIII. by letters patent under the Great Seal, dated
30 June, 36 Henry VIII. [h.D. 1544] ; to hold to the said master,
wardens, &c., and their successors, to their own use and behoof
for ever. Dated 18 July, 26 Elizabeth [h.D. 1584].
Roll 266 (69).
1585.
ANNO 27 ELIZABETH.
Manday qext before the Feast of S. Faith, Virgin [6 Oct.].
Johnson CrILLIAM), goldsmith.--To his father-in-law John
Bull and Grace, wife of the said John, the testator's natural
mother, all his lands and tenements in the parish of S. Botolph
without Alegate. Dated 1 July, h.D. 1585. Roll 267 (29).
Brugge (EDMUID), haberdasher. -- A nuncupative will, the
testator being in extemis. Upon Roger his son asking him,
i Or Common Crier, whose official
duty it was, among other things, to act
as an auctioneer broker. The first charter
of Charles I. purports to erect and create
the office of Outroper or Common Crier,
to be exercised by appointment of the
Mayor, Commonalty, and citizens of
London, for the selling by public and
open claim, commonly called " outcry,"
all household stuff, apparel, leases of
houses, jewels, goods, chattels, and other
things. A schedule of fees is added to
the charter (Westminster, 18 October,
14 Charles I.).
COUR OF YIUSTINO LONDON.
709
"What wiI1 yow geve my mother ?" meaning Elizabeth, wife
of the testator, he then and there replied, "I have saide already
threescore poundes a yeare yf my lande will soe farre extende,
she to be owner of the lande." And the aforesaid Elizabeth then
asked, "What will you geve your sonne Edwarde ?" to which
the testator replied, "I will geve him thirtie poundes a yeare.
I can geve him Hoe lesse." Dated 16 June, A.D. 1585.
Roll 267 (3o).
158.
ANNO 28 ELIZABETH.
Monday qxt before the Feast of S. Mathias, Apostle [24 Feb.].
Skidmoro alias Skiddio (STEPHEN), vintner.--To be buried in
the church of S. Stephen in Colemanstrete. To Hellen his wife
a moiety of his goods and chattels, according to the laudable
custom of the City of London. Pecuniary legacies to John his
brother; Anne, daughter of the said John ; Katherine and Anne
his sisters, and other relations and friends. Bequests to the
poor of the parishes of S. Stephen in Colemanstrete, S. Mary
at Hill, S. Foster, S. Faith, and others. Leaves twelve crowns
for twelve sermons to be preached monthly on Sunday in the
church of S. Stephen aforesaid. Bequests to the Company of
Vintners, their almsfolk, and to poor prisoners. Also to the
Master, Wardens, Freemen, and Commonalty of the Mistery of
Vintners he leaves the reversion of his lands and tenements
situate within the precinct of the late dissolved Priory of the
Black Friars near Ludgate, charged with the yearly payment
of twenty shillings to the poor of each of the following parishes,
viz., S. Anne in the Black Friars, S. Bride, S. Andrew in
I-Iolborne, S. Sepulchre, S. Botolph without Alegate, S. Botolph
without Aldersgate, S. Giles without Creplegate, S. Botolph
without Bishopsgate, S. Leonard in Shorediche, S. Mary Matfellon
in White Chapell, S. Olive in Southwarke, S. Katherine's
Hospital by the Tower, S. Saviour in Bermondseystreete, com-
monly called "Mary Mawdlen," S. George in Southwarke,
It appears from Mr. Hare's Report[ Row, in Broadway, Blackfriars, in th
on the Company's charities in 1863 that I parish of . Anne, Blackfriars.
this etate was .ituate in hoemaker.'
1591.
716
CALENDAR OF WILLS
ANNO 33 ELIZABETH.
Monday next after the Feast of . Barnabas, Apostle [11 June].
Rochester (ALICE, widow of Jon-).--To Nicholas her son the
residue of her goods and chattels after discharge of debts and
funeral expenses. To the parson and churchwardens of the church
of S. M_ichael next Crooked Lane and their successors a certain
tenement in S. Michael's Lane within the parish, charged with
the yearly payment of forty shillings for the relief of poor
children in Christ's Hospital; the residue of the issues and
profits to be applied to the repair of their church and the relief
of the poor of their parish. Dated 31 December, A.D. 1585.
Roll 271 (42).
Monday next after F. of Trans. of S. Edward, I(. aqd U. [13 Oct.].
Offley (ROUERT), the elder, haberdasher.--To the Mayor and
Commonalty and citizens of the City of London his interest in a
parcel of ground and certain messuages in the parish of S. Mary
in Aldermanburye, to their own proper use and behoof for ever.
Dated 16 October, A.D. 1591. Roll 271 (45).
[Roll 272 contains qo enrolmeqt of wills.]
1598.
ANNO 35 ELIZABETH.
Monday next after F. of S. Edward, Kiug ad Mar. [18 March].
Wure (ToMAs), fishmonger.To the Wardens and Commonalty
of the Mistery of the Fishmongers of the City of London and
their successors a messuage called " the Pepper Querne," with
shops, &c., in Thames Street in the parish of S. Michael near
Crooked Lane, to their own proper use and behoof for ever.
Dated 28 December, A.D. 1573. Roll 273 (17).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 Aril].
lonne or lunne (0) draper. -- Recites at length his
faith, concluding with the words :" This is my verie faith
euex teneo fidem in qua atu. sm louer lavvulus, ame."
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
717
Bequests of gowns to poor house holders of his company for their
prayers, to his two mothers-in-law, viz., Joane Lowen and Margaret.
Ashlen, and his servants. To the Fellowship of Drapers five
pounds for a dinner. To Agnes his wife, and to Beatrice his
daughter and heiress, one third of his movables respectively. Also
to his said wife land and houses in South Tokingdon, co. Essex,
in fee, and the issues and profits of lands and tenements, both
free and copy, within the City of London or elsewhere, for life,
charged with the payment of an annuity to Margaret Ashlen her
mother ; remainder to Beatrice his daughter in tail. To the
master and wardens of his company the reversion of lands and
tenements in the parishes of S. Andrew Hubert, S. Margaret
"Pattent," and S. Mary at Hill, in trust for sale ; the proceeds to
form a stock for loans to ten young men of the company from
time to time, for terms of five years, and the interest thereon to
be given to poor householders of the company,' the master and
wardens deducting forty shillings yearly for their travail therein.
In default of issue of the body of his aforesaid daughter a house
and garden in the parish of S. Mary Magdalen in Barmondsye
Street, co. Surrey, are to be let by the churchwardens and house-
holders of the parish for providing bread on Sundays and coals
for the poor. In case of similar default his lands and tenements
in the parish of Orsett, co. Essex, are to go to the Drapers' Com-
pany; the issues and profits to be divided into three parts, whereof
one part is to be devoted to the exhibition of two scholars at
Oxford (at the assignment of the Bishop of London), being
Catholic; another part to the redemption of poor prisoners
in London ; and a third for providing bread for the poor of
Orsett. Dated 22 August, A.D. 1563. Roll 273 (23).
1593.
Monday next before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
lussell (THoMAs), draper. -- Bequests to the poor inmates
The premises here devised for sale
were sold for 1,100/., but the Company
failed to make any such loans as are
here directed. An information ex o.cio
was therefore filed by the Attorney-
General against the Drapers' Company
in 1839, praying for a scheme respecting
this and other property similarly devised
to the Company. A scheme was accord-
ingly established, and confirmed by order
of the Court, 20 February, 1844, which
will be found fully set out in Mr. Hre's
Report on the Drapers' Company in 1861
(Appendix to Report Livery Companies
Commission, 1884, vol. iv. pp. 134, 135).
1593.
718
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
of divers hospitals, prisons (including the Whyte Lyon' in
Southwark), compters, &c., as well as to numerous indi-
viduals. To Lewes his brother a tenement in the parish of
Finchley, co. Middlesex, and some customary land in the parish
of Fryern Barnett, co. Middlesex, for life ; remainder over,
Bequest of fifty pounds for the erection of a school at Barton
under Needwood, e co. Staff., similar to that lately erected at
Height gate or Heigh Barnett, co. Middlesex. To the Master and
Tardens, Brethren and Sisters of the Guild or Fraternity in
honour of the Blessed Mary the Virgin of the men of the Mistery
of Drapers within the City of London thirteen pounds six shillings
and eightpence, to be spent on a dinner on the day of his funeral
also a standing cup with a cover gilt, the body of the cup being
crystal, for a memento ; also the sum of two hundred pounds, to
be lent in sums of fifty pounds for terms of three years to four
young men of the mistery without their making any payment for
the use of the same, except to the clerk for the assurance. Also to
the said master, wardens, &c., he leaves a messuage known as "the
rhite horse," his great warehouse in Birchen Lane, a plot of
ground used for the churchyard of the parish church of S, Edmund
the King, and a messuage known by the sign of "the brush" in
Tower Street in the parish of All Hallows Barking, charged with
the yearly payment of nineteen pounds thirteen shillings and
fourpence to thirteen poor members of their mistery, to wit, to
each person two shillings and sixpence per month 3 remainder
t "Then is the White Lion, a gaol so
called, for that the same was a common
hosterie for the receipt of travellers by
that sign. This house was first used as
a gaol within these forty years last,
since the which time the prisoners were
once removed thence to a house in
Newtone, where they remained for a
short time, and were returned back
again to the foresaid White Lion,
there to remain as in the appointed
gaol for the county of Surrey" (Stow's
' Survey,' Thoms's ed., p. 153).
2 The testator by deeds poll of the
6th of July, 1593, gave to trustees a
yearly rent of 50/. 10s. charged on pro-
perty in the parish of S. Leonard,
Shoreditch (the said rent-charge being
afterwards conveyed to the Drapers'
Company), in trust to loay, among other
things, the sum of 21/. 10s. to the school
at Barton-under-Needwood, co. Staff.
Mr. Hare in 1861 drew attention to the
fact that the Company were then paying
annually to the school more than they
were receiving. By an order in Council
dated 30 November, 1882, Her Majesty
declared her approbation of a scheme
for the administration of this charity.
3 An information e o,//cio was filed
in 1839 by the Attorney-General against
the Drapers' Company, praying that it
might be declared that the whole of the
rents and profits of the property here
devised ought to be applied to the pur-
poses indicated in the will or to some
other like charitable purposes, and that
the Company were not entitled to the
surplus rents. The Court made a decree
in the following" year in favour of the
COURT OF HUSTIIG, LODOlg,
721
expended on bread to be distributed every Sunday to the poor
of the parish, and a further sum of twelve pence per week is to
be given to the poor of Christ's Hospital, the churchwardens afore-
said taking four shillings for their pains. The residue of the
issues and profits to go to their common box for repair of the said
tenements. Dated 27 September, A.D. 1591. Roll 274 (23).
1594.
ANNO 37 ELIZABETH.
Monday ext befo'e the Feast of S. And'ew, Apostle [30 Nov@
Buckle (CUTHBERT), Knt., Lord Mayod of London.--To be
buried in his parish church of S. Mary at Hill, where his son John
lies buried. His goods to be divided into three parts, according
to the laudable custom of the City, whereof one part he leaves
to Dame Elizabeth his wife and another to his son Christopher,
reserving the remaining third to himself. To sixty poor men
attending his burial he leaves gowns of "newcolour." To
thirteen poor almsfolk of the Company of Vintners six shillings
and eightpence respectively. Bequests to imnates of divers
hospitals and prisons (including the White Lyon); also to
poor maidens of his native parish of Bourge under Staynmore,
co. Westmorland ; for mending highways between Mayden Castle
and Baylie Bridge, co. Westmorland; to Agnes, wife of Henry
Ubancke, his brother-in-law Peter Bromskill, Elizabeth, wife
of William Askell, George Utley and John Utley his wife's
sons, and many others. To the Master, Wardens, Freemen, and
Commonalty of the Mistery of Vintners a standing cup with
a cover all gilt and chased with his mark, and a sum of ten
pounds for a dinner. Bequests to the poor of the parishes
of "S t Poulchers, '' S. Mary at Hill, and S. Leonard in East-
cheape. Also to Christopher his son all his lands, tenements,
&c., in tail, saving to Elizabeth his wife her jointure and certain
messuages in Mycham, co. Surrey, and a messuage called "the
Spittle on Staynmore," charged with an annual payment of eight
pounds for the maintenance of a schoolmaster to teach children
' Diedduringhisyearofoffice, SirRich. ] Spencer, Alderman of FarringdonWith-
Martin serving for the remainder of his [ out.BridgeWithin, andBassish,wW,rds.
year, until the succession of Sir John "' S. Sepulchre's.
VOL. II. 3 A
1594.
722
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
to read, &c., in the parish of Bourge aforesaid. To the Master,
Wardens, &c., of the Mistery of Vintners the reversion of lands
and tenements in the parishes of S. Mary at Hill and S. Dunstan
in the East, subject to a rent-charge of forty pounds, and further
charged with the yearly payment of four pounds to the poor of
the parish of " S t loulchers, '' fifty shillings to the poor of the
parish of S. Leonard in Eastcheape, and four pounds to the poor
of the parish of S. Mary at Hill. 1 To Robert Brunskell the
younger, his godson, the reversion of his mansion house in Marke
Lane ; and to his nephews and nieces the reversion of his manor
of the Ile, co. Durham, and other tenements above mentioned.
Dated 28 June, A.D. 1594. Roll 275 (1).
Monday nex after the Feast of S. Valentiqe [14 Feb.].
Sole (ROBERT), salter.--All his children, except his son Myles
or Miles, having been fully advanced of their shares of his goods in
manner as set out, they are desired to be therewith content. To
his son Myles he leaves certain messuages in Breadstreete and
Knyhtryderstreete, commonly called "Trinitie lane," in the parish
of S. Mildred in Breadstreete. To George his son ten pounds.
To Walter his son a portion of his household stuff. Bequests
also to Jane Critofte and Mary Ayre his daughters, and
others. Solemnly charges William his son to be content with the
liberal portion and gift of the parsonage of Great Missingham,
co. /Norfolk, with which the said rilliam had been advanced,
and to suffer Myles his son to enjoy the lands and tenements
devised. Guardians appointed for Thomas his son. His aforesaid
sons George and Walter, and his daughters Jane and Mary and
their respective husbands, to forfeit all benefits under his will if
they attempt to bring any suit directly or indirectly affecting
the interest of the aforesaid Myles. To the Keepers or Wardens
and Commonalty of the Art or Mistery of Salters certain tene-
ments, &., in the parish of S. Giles without Creplegate, and
certain others formerly known by the name of "the bolte and
the Tonne," situate in Fridaiestreete in the parish of S. John
Evangelist, in Watlingstreete, as well as other tenements, rents,
It is supposed that the devise was [ party, lothing seems to be known of
not accepted by the Vintners' Corn- [ it.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 73
&c., formerly bequeathed or assigned to superstitious uses, to
have and to hold the same to them and their successors to their
own proper use and behoof for ever. Dated 18 July, A.D. 1593.
Roll 275 (7).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Boniface, Bishop [5 June].
Foxall (JOHN), mercer.--To Sibill his wife, her heirs and
assigns, his dwelling called "the grene Dragon" in Budgerowe in
the parish of S. Antolyn. Dated 15 November, 33 Elizabeth
[A.D. 1591]. Roll 275 (19).
1595.
ANNO 38 ELIZABETH.
[Vo enrolment of vills under this year.]
ANNO 39 ELIZABETH.
Monday qext after the Feast of S. George, Martyr [23 April].
.gerton (THOMAS), mercer.--To the Wardens and Commonalty
of the Mistery of the Mercers of the City of London and
their successors a tenement at one time known as "the greate
sefld," situate in Soperlane in the parish of S. Pancrace, near a
tenement in "Cheapeside '' called "the Key," to have and to hold
to their own use and behoof for ever. No general words in any
other will to extend to a revocation of the present will. Dated
10 May, 32 Elizabeth [.D. 1590]. Roll 276 (45).
Monday qext after the Feast of . Margaret, Virgin [20 July].
Gore (THos), grocer.--To the Company or Fellowship of the
Grocers of the City of London and their successors two messuages
in Gracechurchestreete and Lumberdestreete towards the main-
tenance and sustentation of the poor of the same fellowship,
and the bearing and supporting of other charges and business
! The first instance in the Husting wills of Westcheap being called Chepside.
3A2
1597.
1609-10.
734 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
declared, and appointed by the will of Peter Blundell. Dated
23 March, A.D. 1606. Roll 286 (40).
[Roll 287 contains no enrolment of wills.]
1611.
ANNO 9 JAMES I.
Monday next after the Feast of . Edmund, Ing [20 Nov.].
Savadge (TgoAS), goldsmith.--His goods, chattels, chains,
rings, bracelets, &c., to be divided into three parts, one third of
which he gives to Alice his wife, another to such of his children
as were not already advanced, and the other part, commonly
called "the deade roans parte, " he leaves to his executors for
discharge of legacies, &c. To Richard his son a certain messuage
in the parish of S. Olave in Silverstreete in tail ; remainders to
Thomas, George, and John his other sons in successive tail. Also
to Alice his wife his dwelling-house in Woodstreete in the parish of
S. Alban for life without waste ; remainder to Thomas and George
his aforesaid sons in several tail. Also to John his youngest son a
messuage in Adlestreete in the parish of S. Mary in Alderman-
bury in tail ; remainders to his other sons. To the parson and
churchwardens of the church of S. Alban aforesaid and their
successors he leaves a messuage called "the George," with shops,
&c., in the parish of S. Sepulchre, for repairing the fabric and
the goods and ornaments of the said church. Bequests to the
children of Christ's Hospital, the poor of the parish of S. Alban
aforesaid, the poor of the town of Rufforth in the parish of Crosten,
co. Lancaster, where he was born, the Worshipful Company of
Goldsmiths, &c. ; also to Jenet Savadge his mother, Cicelie
Peacocke, Sarah Flinte, and Katherine Palmer his sisters, and
other friends and relations. To his fellows the "sea-colemeators"
of the City of London the sum of three pounds for a dinner.
Dated 3 October, A.D. 1611. Roll 288 (20).
Monday next .fter the Feast of S. Andrev, Apostle [30 Yov.].
Trioen (PETER), born at Wulvergem in Flanders, and now
' See Introd., Part I. p. xxxiii.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 735
dwelling in the parish of S. Christopher near the Stocks,
being a free denizen of England.--To Moses his son all his lands
and tenements in Flanders, and the sum of five thousand pounds.
To Samuel and John his sons five thousand pounds respectively.
To Mary his daughter, wife of Mr. Sebastian Harvey, four
thousand pounds; and to Hester his daughter, wife of Mr.
William Curten, a like sum. Bequests also of money to the
children of David Le Maire by Sarah his daughter, as well
as to the poor of the Dutch and French churches in London,
the poor of the Dutch churches at Norwich, Colchester, and
Sandwich, the poor of the parish of Rickmansworth, co. Herts,
the inmates of various prisons and compters, the children of
Christ's Hospital, &c. His dwelling-house and other tenements
in the parishes of S. Christopher and S. Bartholomew near the
Royal Exchange he leaves to Samuel and John his sons equally,
saving a life interest therein to Mary his wife. Dated 20 January,
A.D. 1608. Roll 288 (21).
Manday next before the Feast of S. Valentine [1 Feb.].
Tomlinson (THOMAS), skinner.---To Margaret his wife one half
of his goods, the remaining half being devoted to payment of
legacies, &c. Bequests of sums of money and rings to John his
brother, his cousin Susan, wife of John Wardell, and many others ;
also to the Worshipful Company of Skinners of the City of
London, the Governors of Christ's Hospital, the poor inmates of
prisons, &c. Also to Margaret his wife he leaves a messuage in
Bredstreete, in the parishes of All Hallows in Breadstreete and
S. Mary Magdalen in Milkstreete, in fee. To Elizabeth his
mother an annuity of ten pounds issuing from his tenement
called "the Castle," in Westcheape alias Cheapside, in the parish
of S. Peter in Westcheape, which tenement he leaves to his afore-
said wife for life; remainder to his nephew John, son of John
his aforesaid brother. His mortgage interest in the Rectory of
Stansteed, alias Stansteed Mountfichett, co. Essex, and in the
manor or place called "Donnyngton Place," alias "Dennyngton
Place," in Donnyngton or Dennington, co. Suffolk, he limits and
It is probably this manor that is ] she leaves to Juliana her daughter "her
referred to in the will of Juliana, relict [ entire Chamber of Doningtone," and her
of Elyas Russel (Part I. I). 173), where stock within the manor.
D.
1611.
COURT 0i HISTING, LOINDON
his mother's house, worth twenty-three pounds six shillings and
eightpence, heartily desiring her to accept thereof in full payment
of his debt. Bequests of small sums of money to various relations
and friends, as well as to the poor of the parish of S. Alban in
Wood Streete, and for two sermons. Also to his aforesaid mother
he leaves a messuage called "Worcester house " or "Worcester
place," in or near Thames Street, formerly belonging to Edmond
his brother. To his good friend George Bell, gentleman, he
leaves twenty shillings for a ring and also a little "birding
peece." Dated 11 October, A.D. 1603. Roll 290 (40).
1613.
ANNO 12 JAMES I.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Dunetan, Archbishop [19 May]:
Pemberton I (SIR JAMES), Knt., Alderman.--To John his brother,
Martha Prescott his niece, and others he leaves divers sums of
money, as also to the poor harboured in Christ's Hospital, the
poor of other hospitals and prisons, the poor of the parish of
S. John Zacharies and of the Company of Gouldsmithes in
London, &c. To Anne his wife the residue of his goods after
discharge of liabilities also all his freehold lands and tenements
whatsoever, charged with the yearly payment of fifty pounds
towards the maintenance of the free school founded by him in
the parish of Eglestone " co, Lancaster. Dated 8 September,
A.D. 1613. Roll 291 (11).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Margaret, Virgin [20 July],
Floud or Fludd (DAVID), cordwainer. -- His customary lands
and tenements at Stratford Langthorne, co. Essex, to be sold for
raising his daughters' portions, the deficit to be made up out of
' Born at Wrightington in the parish
of Eccleston, co. Lanc., in 1545. Alder-
man of Bishopsgate Ward; Sheriff, 1602 ;
]VIyor, 1611-12. The dte of his decease
is given as 8 September, 1613, the same
dy as that on which he made his will.
2 The sum left to the poor of the
Goldsmiths' Company is 200/., the sme
to be distributed among them at the
discretion of his wife and executrix.
The Company charge themselves with
the interest of 200/. at five pcr cent.,
VOL. II.
amounting to 10/. a year, which is
carried to the account of the Acton
almswomen.
3 Known as the Free School of Heskin,
in the parish of Eccleston, co. Lanc,,
founded by the testator in 1597. An
account of the school as it existed in
1673-4, and a late a 1877, will be
found in ' Local Gleanings relating to
Lancashire and Cheshire,' edited by Mr.
Earwaker (vol. ii. pp, 105, 109}.
3B
1614.
1614.
738
CALENDAR OF WILLS
the issues and profits of his messuages in the parish of S. Stephen
in Colmanstreete, which he leaves to Elizabeth his wife for fife.
To James his son an annual rentcharge of twenty pounds and the
reversion of certain of the above messuages. To Peter his son
the reversion of his messuages in Bell Alley, alias Gough Alley,
in the parish of S. Stephen aforesaid. Dated fi July, A.D. 1600.
Roll 391 (30).
Monday ext after" the Feast of S. Michael [9 Tt.].
Sei=tper (OWE), cook.--To be buried near Ann his sister, late
wife of Henry Convers, "hierchaunte taylor," in the church of
S. Antholin. Margery his wife to have one full third par of his
goods, and his sons Owen and Nathaniel another third ; the residue
he reserves to himself. Bequests to the poor of the parish of
S. Alphedge and the poor prisoners in the Poultry and Wood
Street Compters. Also to Owen his son his leaseholds in the
parish of S. Mary Bow, his apparel, and "sealed ring" of gold
engraved with his arms. Also to his aforesaid wife his dwelling-
house in the parish of S. Alphedge aforesaid for life ; remainder to
his son Owen. Bequests of money and rings to numerous friends
and relations. Touching his freeholds, he leaves to his aforesaid
wife an annual rent-charge of fifty-two pounds on his lands and
tenements in the parish of S. Christopher near the Stockes called
"Three Nunnes Alley," which lands and tenements he leaves to
his son Owen for hfe, with remainder to Nathaniel his other son ;
remainders over. Also to Nathaniel aforesaid he leaves lands and
tenements at Asterley and Farley in the parish of Pontesburye,
co. Salop, and in Danburye, co. Essex, for hfe; remainders over.
Dated 3 September, A.D. 1613. Roll 291 (38).
Morris (ISBRAND), the elder, citizen and "dier."--To Elizabeth
his wife all his lands, tenements, &c., whatsoever for fife. To
Humfrey and Isbrand his sons the reversion of his messuages in
the parish of All Saints the Less in Thamestreete in several tail
by equal moieties. To Judith his daughter the reversion of
messuages in the parish of All Saints the Great in Thamestreete
in tail ; remainder to "Luce" his daughter. Also to his aforesaid
wife lands and tenements in the town of Hartford, co. Hefts.
AD.
161d.
740
CALENDAR OF WILLS
silver and key hangers of silver, and a purse and knives hanging
at the same girdle, sheets of Holland, six pairs of fine "pfllow-
beeres," tablecloths of diaper and damask, one "feild bedsted"
with curtains, vallance, and covering of green "sale," two feather
beds upon the said "bedsted" and two "boulsters" and two
pillows, a pair of" nedleworke vallance" and a border for a "cup-
bord," a "courte cupbord cloth of Tissewe, " all her wearing
linen, two black aprons, two pairs of " Crepers, ''2 a pair of and-
irons, a fire shovel, and "tonges" tipped with copper. Dated
6 October, A.D. 1603. Roll 291 (45).
A.Do
1615-16.
ANNO 13 JASES I.
Monday next after Feast of 88. Perpetua and Felicitas [7 Maq'ch].
Tuylior (RICHARD), doctor of physic.--To Elizabeth, Rebeccu,
and Jane his daughters the sum of three hundred pounds respec-
tively. To Margaret his daughter the sum of one hundred
pounds, to be paid to her on the day of her marriage, provided
she marry with the consent of her mother (if alive), or (if dead)
with the consent of any two of her sisters. By such bequest
the testator would not have it thought that he made her thus
inferior to her other sisters in portion of his goods, or that he had
any "mislike" or "mishope" of her ; but because she was yet
young, and "thear be many wayes of beinge misledde," he thought
it best to leave her to the absolute government of her mother,
who doubtless would deal as kindly by her as by the rest of his
children. To Elizabeth his wife a messuage in Westham, a his
house in Fanchurch Street, and his manor or farm in Yorkshire
called " Shelloe." To Richard Vaale his son-in-law he leaves his
freedom of the "Moscovia cumpany. '' Dated 1 October, A.D.
1610. Roll 292 (43).
t Cloth of tissue was a peculiarly rich
stuff, another variety of cloth of gold.
[rhe very thin smooth paper which still
goes by the name of tissue paper was
originally made to put between the
folds of this rich material to prevent
fraying or trnish.
"- Probably crisping or curling irons.
3 Co. Sussex.
The Russia or Muscovy Company
of lYlerchants, incorporated by letters
patent under the Great Seal, anno 1 & 2
Philip mad lIary, which were confirmed
by Act of Parliament, anno 8 Elizabeth.
It hd, among other privileges, the ex-
clusive right of trading with Russian
ports. The first governor of the como
pany ws none other than the illus-
trious explorer Sebastian Cabot.
COURT OF I:tUSTIXG, LOXDON.
741
ANNO 14 JAMES I.
Monday qzext after the Feast of . Ambrose, Bishop [4 April].
Sloringo (EDWARD), yeoman.--To Robert and Thomas his
brothers his messuage in the parish of S. Ellen in Bisshoppsgate-
streete. To John his brother five pounds; and to Cicely his sister,
wife of Thomas Pounsett, ten pounds. Dated 24 February,
A.D. 1609. Roll 293 (3).
1616.
ANNO 15 JAMES I.
Monday next before the Feast of . Ambrose, Bishop [4 April].
Pilswortho (MARGERY, widow of EDWARD, clothworker).--To be
buried near her late husband in the church of S. Michael in
Crooked Lane. To Rowland Aynsworthe houses in Bunting Allyo
in the parish of S. A1phege. To John and Rowland, sons of her
cousin John Gawen, fourteen tenements in Little Wood Street in
the parish of S. Alphege aforesaid in several tail ; remainders
over to George, William, and Thomas, other sons of the said John
Gawen. Numerous bequests of sums of money, household goods,
and money wherewith to make rings. Bequests also to Littlo
S. Bartholomew's Hospital, the poor children of Christ's Hospital,
and the prisoners in the compters; and to the Company of
Clothworkers for a dinner. To her " gossopp man" and his wife
four pounds to make each of them a ring. Dated 4 September,
A.D. 1615. Roll 294 (1).
Monday next before the Feast of S. James, Apostle [25 July].
Hollinshed (JOHN), draper. -- To his "cozen" William Hol-
linshed, son of his late brother William, a tavern called "the
Grayhound" in Holbourne, in the parish of S. Androwes in
Holbourne, in tail. To Timothy, another son of the aforesaid
William, a messuage called "the Katherine Wheele," near
ttolbourne Conduit, in the parish of S. Sepulchre, in fee. To
Mary Pountis alias Husbandes, wife of Richard Husbandes,
citizen and draper, his interest in an inn called "the Bushe" at
Bagshott, t and lands and tenements at Finchamsted, "in tho
1617.
Co. Surrey. [ Yinchampstead, co. Berks.
750
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
1624.
widows free of the company, or of the testatoPs kindred by blood,
being free or not free of London, twenty-four shillings yearly
by quarterly instalments ; twenty shillings to be spent yearly
towards a dinner on the four general search days ; and four
shillings to be given yearly to the clerk of the company. In
ease of default the property to go over to his next heirs. To
Anne his wife lands and tenements in the parish of S. Mary
Magdalen, in or near Old Fishstreete, for life ; remainders over
to Mary Staple (or Staples) his grandchild and others ; remainder
to the keepers or wardens, &e., aforesaid, charged, among other
things, with certain payments to the parish of Merryefeild (or
Merefeild), 2 where he was born, and to the poor of the pariah
of Christchurch in London, where his aforesaid wife was born, she
being daughter of Mr. John Hilton, esquire. Also to his aforesaid
wife his lands and tenements in the parish of Great S. Helens
London, charged with an annuity to John Pollard his son, for
life, with remainders over to John Staple his grandchild, Alice
Staple his daughter, and others ; remainder to keepers or wardens
&c., aforesaid, charged with certain legacies to the aforesaid John
Pollard his son, and the sons of the said John, as well as to the
parishes of Merefeild and Christchurch aforesaid. Divers pecuniary
legacies to friends and relatives. Dated 18 February, A.D. 1623.
Roll 301 (20,
Monday next after the Feast of Epiphany [6 Jan.].
Feild (RmnaaD), stationer.---To be buried in the church of
S. Michael near Woodstreet. All his goods and chattels to be
divided into three equal parts, according to the ancient and
laudable custom of the City of London, one third of which he
leaves to Jane his wife as her due, another to his children, and
the residue he disposes of by various bequests among which are
the following :--Three pounds to the poor of the parish of
S. Michael near Woodstreet, and ten pounds to the Company of
Stationers for a drinking for the livery of the company. Also to
In the Company's Return to the which the sum of 4L 16s. is yearly
Livery Companies Commission appointed bestowed upon the poor of the Company
in 1880 the testator's name appears as (Appendix to Report Livery Companie
John" Pollan." The property devised is Com., 1884, vol. iii, p, 200).
now known as No. 27, Silver Street, Co. Hefts(?),
which brings in 60/. per annum, out of
COURT OF HUSTING LONDON.
751
his aforesaid wife his messuage called "the Splayed Eagle" in
the parish of S. Michael aforesaid for life ; remainder to Richard
his son ; also certain other messuages during the minority of
Samuel his son. Dated 24 November, A.D. 1624.
Roll 301 (36).
A1W1WO 1 CHARLES I.
londay next after Feast of Annunciation of V. Mary [25 March].
Jackson (JOSEeH), clothworker.--Certain tenements near "the
ould Swanne" in the parish of S. Laurence Poultney, which he
had purchased as surviving executor of Sir James Lancaster, Knt.,
and by direction of the will of the said James, dated 18 April,
1618, he leaves to the Masters, Wardens, and Commonalty of the
Mistery of the Skynners of London and their successors, to the
intent and purpose that they dispose of the issues and profits of
the same to the uses declared in the will of Sir James Lancaster
aforesaid, viz., fifteen pounds per annum to be given to the poor
of Basingestocke, so as to increase the sum of thirty pounds per
annum bequeathed by the said will to forty-five pounds per annum,
and also fifteen pounds per annum to be paid in addition to a
former sum of forty-five pounds bequeathed for the maintenance
of three poor scholars, so as to raise the number of scholars to
four. Dated 31 December, A.D. 1623. Roll 302 (3).
Monday next before the Feast of S. Mildred, Viqgin [20 Feb.].
Beamond (hAR(;ARET), of the parish of S. Alphege near
Cripplegate, widow.--To be buried in the said parish church.
Pecuniary legacies to the daughter of her late sister Isabel,
her servants, and others ; also to the poor children harboured
in Christ's Hospital, the poor of the parish of S. Alphege, the
poor prisoners in the Poultry Compter, &c. To Judith Words-
worth and to Judith 5eale, daughter of the same, she leaves
a tavern formerly called "the Bores head," and now "the
Salutacion," near Mooregate in the parish of S. Stephen in
i These trusts, as well as others under by a decree in Chancery dated 10 July,
the will of Sir James Lancaster, which 1713 The decree is summarized by
will be found set out in a Report made Mr. Hare in his Report (Appendix to
by Mr. Hare to the Chaxit.y Commis- Report Livery Comp. Com., 1884, vol. iv.
sioners in 1864, appear to be regulated p. 340).
1625.
COI'RT OF HUSTING, LO.YDO.Y.
755
cheape, alias Cheapeside.--To be buried in the said parish church.
To William his son a moiety of his goods and chattels. Out of
the other moiety he makes bequests to the parsons of the several
churches of S. Michael at the Querne, S. Mary le Bowe, and
S. Matthew in Friday Street, as well as to divers relatives and
tiends. To his godson Christofer Wren 1 a piece of gold of twenty
shillings. Bequests also to S. Thomas's Hospital, poor prisoners
in the Compter in Woodstreete, the poor of the parish of Bear-
den, co. Essex, where he was born, and to the Master, Wardens,
Assistants, and Company of Girdlers of the City of London for a
dinner. To his son-in-law John Straunge, "merchantailer," who
married Elizabeth his daughter, a messuage called "the three
Nuns" in the parish of S. Peter aforesaid, charged with the pay-
ment of six hundred pounds to William Parris his son. Dated
30 January, A.D. 1632. Roll 310 (5).
Monday %ext before the Feast of S. Edmund, h%ng [-20
Bateman (ROBERT), esquire, Chamberlain of the City of London.
--To the Mayor, Commonalty, and citizens of London and their
successors a parcel of ground used for a cellar in the parish of
S. Katherine Christ Church or " Chreechurch," which he lately
purchased of Nicholas Gryce, " merchanttailor," and of Joane, wife
of the same, by deed dated 7 June, a.D. 1633, and enrolled 3 in
His Majesty's Com't of " Hustinges," London; to have and to
hold the same to their own proper use and behoof for ever. Dated
18 November, 9 Charles I. [A.D. 1633]. Roll 310 (31).
Monday next after" F. of SS. PegTetua and Felicitas [7 Ma'ch].
Meredeth (Jon-N), skinner. -- To the Master, Wardens, and
Commonalty of the Art or Mistery of Skynners of the City of
London and theLr successors the reversion of a messuage called
" the Ramme," in or near West Smithfield in the parish of
S. Sepulchre without Newgate, after the decease of Elizabeth his
Possibly the great architect himself, I to the lIetropolita Meat and Poultry
who at the date of the will was about Market Act, sold to the City for 10,O00L
three months old. I The purchase money was paid into the
" Berden oI Berdon. I Court of Chancery, and was afterwards
a Roll 310 (23). invested, with the sanction of the Court,
In 166 thi.- property wa.-, pur-uant in the purchase of freehold premises--
3'2
1633.
756 CALEtAR OF WILL "
wife, in trust to pay to three poor aged freemen of the Company
of Skynners, and to two poor aged widows of freemen of the
same, more especially those poor freemen who shall have been "up-
houlsters," the weekly sum of fifteen shillings, to wit three shillings
apiece, &c. ; to the renter warden ten shillings yearly on taking
his account ; to the clerk of the company six shiIlings yearly ;
and to the two beadles three shillings each yearly. The residue
of the issues and profits to be disposed of at the discretion of the
said master, wardens, and assistans without ay farther limita-
tion. A similar reversion of a close or pasture ground commonly
called " Clarkes Close," in the parish of S. James at Clarkenwell,
he leaves to trustees, citizens and skinners, upon trust to pay
yearly to the renter warden the sum of twenty pounds, who shall
thereout pay ten pounds yearly, to wit five pounds apiece, to two
unbeneficed preachers until they shall be better provided for;
four pounds ten shillings yearly to the poor of the parish of
S. Sepulchre for coals ; twenty shillings to the poor of the parish
of S. Bartholomew the Less near West Smithfield ; eight shillings
yearly for coal for the poor prisoners in the four several prisons in
London, viz., to the prisoners of the "Hole" and " two penny
ward" in the Poultry and Wood Street Compters respectively, and
those in Ludgate and Newgate. The residue of the issues and
profits of the aforesaid close to be delivered to the renter warden
of the company, to be disposed of as the master, wardens, and
assistants may think fit3 To his aforesaid wife he gives a moiety of
Nos. 8 and 9, Well Court, Queen Street
--in the City of London. During the
interval between the payment into Court
of the above sum and the reinvestment
thereof (in 1872} the money was invested
in 3 per Cent. Annuities by the Ac-
countant-General, and the dividends
were received by the Skinners' Company
(Appendix to Report Livery Comp.
Com., 1884, vol. ii. p. 395, note).
Payment of 3s. weekly is still made
to five poor women, whilst the sum of
ll. 2s. is distributed among the renter
warden, clerk, and two beadles.
From the Return made by the Com-
pany of their charitable accounts for the
year 181 it appears that the vm.ious
i)equests to poor widows, poor preachers,
the poor of the parishes of S. Sepulchre
and S. Bartholomew the Less, &c., con-
tinue to be strictly paid, the whole
charge on the property devised amount-
ing to 55/. 12s. The Company seem,
however, to have dealt more liberally
with the estate at the time when Mr.
Hare reported to the Charity Commis-
sioners in 1864, for the sum then ex-
pended on the specific objects mentioned
in the testator's will amounted to no
less a sum than 2031. 6s. The residue,
moreover, of the issues and profits of the
premises devised, Mr. Hare states, was
dealt with by the Company as a fund for
general charity at their discretion, with-
out any legal obligation in that direction
whatsoever (Appendix to Report Livery
Comp. Com., 1884, vol. iv. p. 341).
COURT OF HI:STING, LONDON.
759
Newgate, vintner.--Memorandum that, having been desired byAlice
his wife to make his will, he, being sick in body and having taken
the Holy Sacrament, answered that he had already made his
will divers years since, which he said remained in his study.
Having caused the same to be brought, the same was opened and
publicly read to him ; which being done, he the said Stephen did
again acknowledge and publish the same to be his will. There-
upon being further moved by a friend and neighbom" then present
to say how he would dispose of certain lands and tenements
which he had purchased five years after the date of his then pub-
lished will, 1 he answered that his children should have the same,
share and share equally, which words or words to that effect were
spoken and uttered by the said Stephen Chappell in the month
of July, A.D. 1637. Roll 315 (15).
Monday qext after the Feast of S. Benedict, Abbot [21 March].
Chislett (WmLLM), tallowchandler.- Bequests for a funeral
sermon, also to the poor of the parish of All Hallows in the Wall,
the poor of the Company of Tallowchandlers, the poor of the
parish of Sandhurst, co. Berks, the children of Christ's Hospital,
and numerous friends and relatives. To Emmett his wife mes-
suages in 5[arklane, in the parishes of All Saints Barking and
S. Olave in Hartstreete, for life ; remainders over. Dated 5 May,
A.D. 1630. Roll 315 (26).
[Roll 316 contais qo en'olnent of wills.]
1658.
ANNO 16 CHARLES I.
Monday next after the Feast of S. Mark, Evangelist [25 April].
Charley (EDWD), barber-surgeon.--To Dionezia his wife all his
Prior to the Wills Act (7 Will. IV.
and 1 Vict. c. 26) a testator could by
will dispose only of such lands and
tenements as he was possessed of at the
time of making his will, so that lands
purchased after the date of the will
could not be affected by any of its dis-
positions, but descended to the heir at
law. It was enacted, however, by the
Act mentioned (see. 24) that every will
should be construed, vith reference to
the property comprised in it, to speak
and take effect as if it had been exe-
cuted immediately before the death of
the testator, unless a contrary intention
should appear by the will. So that a
man may now dispose by his will, not
only of all such real estate as he is, at
the time of making his will, possessed
of, but also of all he may subsequently
acquire.
1640.
163.
76- 9 CALENDAR OF WILLS,
livery of his company to follow his corpse to church. Dated
4 November, A.D. 1643. Roll 319 (44).
ANNO 20 CHARLES I.
[Date of Session of Court omitted.]
Lovett (-/kRGARET), of the parish of S. Michael, Wood Street,
widow.--To her daughter Clare Trumper, widow, a tenement in
the parish of S. Nicholas Coleabby in Old Fish Street, charged
with the payment of an annuity to her daughter Anne, wife of
John Thomas, apothecary. To her sister Hellen Banes of Shrews-
bury one half of her wearing apparel. Dated 21 June, A.D. 1638.
Roll 320 (12).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [GO lov.J.
lYlorgal2 (ORIFFITH), grocer.---To Thomas Edmondes his son the
rents and profits of his several tenements in Bell Yard and in
[the parishes of] S. Peter and S. Bennett by Pauleswharfe. His
goods, chattels, &c., to be divided into three equal parts, whereof
he leaves one part to Rachel his wife, and another to be divided
between Susan and Anne his daughters; the residue to be devoted
to his burial. Also to his said daughters he leaves the reversion
of his dwelling-house after the decease of his wife, charged with
the payment of five pounds to their sister Margaret Edmondes
and ten pounds to Elizabeth and Susan, daughters of the said
hIargaret.. Dated 6 May, AoD. 1636. Roll 320 (13).
A.
1645.
ANNO 21 CHARLES I.
Monday next after the Feast of SS. Peter and Paul [29 Jute].
Hardwen (TrtoMS), citizen and cook.--To Thomas Powis of
Newbold Pacy, co. Warwick, gentleman, and Elizabeth, wife of the
same, all his freehold lands and tenements in and about the City
of London and in rhitechappell, co. ]Iiddlesex, and all his copy-
hold lands in the parishes of Wormley and Cheston, co. Herts,
to hold the same in tail on condition they pay his debts, &c. To
his grandchildren James Sill and Hardwen Ailworth fifty shillings
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON. 763
respectively; and to Hanna his wife ten pounds and a bed and
fittings. Dated 2 February, A.D. 1641. Roll 321 (7).
1645.
AN1NO 22 CHARLES I.
Manday next after" the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.].
lYlanwaring (RICED), of the parish of 'Yeatby, ''1 co.
Southampton, gentleman.--To liary his wife all his goods and
chattels and his lands and tenements in Fleet Lane in the parish
of S. Sepulchre absolutely; also the rents of tenements in
Seacoale Lane, George Alley, and Peacocke Alley in the same
parish until Matthew his son shall come of full age of twenty-one
years, when his said son is to enjoy one half of the said rents.
A bequest of four pounds per annum to John his brother in
certain events. Dated 11 April, A.D. 1643. Roll 321 (33).
1646.
A_NNO 23 CHARLES I.
Monday next eerier F. of S. John ante portam Latinam [6 May].
Bell (ALICE, widow of ROBERT), of Colchester, co. Essex.--Her
copyhold messuage where she lately dwelt, as also her fl-eeholds
in Wimbledon, co. Surrey, to be sold by her executors for pay-
ment of legacies as set out. To Katherine, widow of John
Potter and sister to her late husband Robert Bell, the sum of
three hundred pounds conditionally. Bequests also to Walter
son of Sir William Walter, of Sarsden, Knt., Mary, wife of Sir
Thomas Clarke, of Putney, Knt., and many others ; also to the
poor of Leonard's parish in Colchester, and the poor prisoners in
the King's Bench, White Lyon, and Marshallseas. To John
Vickers and Katherine his wife certain tenements in Leadenhall
Street in the parish of S. Peter in Cornhill, charged with the
payment of ce%ain annuities. To Olive and Katherine Vickers
her goddaughters a silver basin and ewer and a silver chafing
dish. Dated 8 September, h.D. 1646. Roll 322 (12).
Monday next after the Feast of S. Edmund, King [20 lrov.].
I-Iawes (ToMns), citizen and salter.--Cortain lands, parcel of
Afterwards written " Yeatlie," now known as Yateley, co. I-Iants.
764
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
167.
the Great Breach near Erith, co. Kent, to be reconveyed to a
Mr. Cropenbergh on payment of six hundred and fifty pounds, or
else sold. Out of the proceeds he leaves divers sums to Nicholas his
brother and to his sister. Certain leasehold houses in London
and copyhold lands in Enfeild to go as John Shipton, grocer, shall
appoint. Anne his wife to enjoy a life estate in Leesney Abbey
and the manors of Leesney and Fauntes, co. Kent, and to receive
the sum of one thousand pounds out of the said manors, charged
with two annual payments of five pounds to the parishes of
S. Mildred in Bredstreet and S. Mildred in the Poultry towards
providing bread and wine for the communion table ; remainder to
Christ's HospitaP for the relief of the poor there, subject to the
same charges. Also to his said wife he leaves a messuage in
Bredstreet in fee, and the residue of his goods afl.er discharge of
certain legacies. Dated 12 September, A.D. 163.--Two codicils,
by the first of which he wills that the sum bequeathed to his
sister shall be deposited with the Company of Scriveners, his
sister to enjoy the interest thereon at the rate of six per cent. ;
by the second he leaves thirty pounds to the poor.
Roll 322 (30).
I-Iwe (ANE), widow, of the parish of S. Mildred, Bread
Street.--To be buried in the church of S. Bartholomew near the
Exchange. Among other bequests she leaves to Anne, daughter
of Thomas Tewson her cousin, her red silk quilt and one of her
small gold chains or necklaces ; to Mary, another daughter of the
said Thomas, one of her gilt silver cups ; to her cousin Margaret
Tewson her first wedding ring; to her sister Mary Cout (Cont ?) the
elder her second wedding ring ; to her cousin Jane Browne her
third wedding ring ; and to Sarah, daughter of the said Jane, her
grandmother's wedding ring. To her cousin John Hodges her
dwelling-house in the parish of S. Mildred aforesaid, charged
with certain annuities. Also to her cousin Jane Browne a tene-
The validity of the testator's will
is suid to have been long disputed, and
the hospital did not obtain possession
of the property to which it was entitled
till 1652. The manors of Leesney and
Faunts appear to have been lost by
non-user since the year 1700. The
chtrges of 51. to each of the parishes
of 8. Mildred, Bread Street., and S. Mil-
dred in the Poultry are regularly paid,
the residue of the rents being carried
to the general account of the hospital
(Report of Commissioners for inquiring
concerning Charities in England and
Wales, 1837, No. 32, part vi. p. 123).
2 The first instance of the parish
being thus described in the Husting
wills,
COUITr OF HUSTING, LONDON.
765
ment adjoining her dwelling-house, called "the three Bowles,"
for life ; remainder to Anne Tewson aforesaid. Dated 27 August,
A.D. 1646.--A codicil of the same date, whereby, among other
bequests, she leaves to Margaret Tewson a red cloth mantle and
a set of gold hat buttons. Roll 322 (31).
1647.
ANNO 24 CHARLES I.
Monday qext before F. of S. John ante partam Latinam [6 May].
Fetherston (HENRY), of London, esquire.--To be buried in the
porch of S. Ann Blackfryers beside his late wife. His leasehold
messuage called "the Three Pigeons" in Paules churchyard to
be held in trust for Heneage his son and Grace his daughter and
the heirs of their respective bodies. Also to his said daughter
two thousand pounds in money, all his plate, jewels, and linen
in Mr. Fulwell's trunk, and his " quilted taffatie coverlett." To his
nephew George Thomason his quarter part of the ship called "the
Phillip." Bequests to the poor of the parish of S. Ann aforesaid,
the poor of Bridewell, poor men and women of the Company of
Stacioners, &c., and to numerous relatives, friends, and servants.
Also to his daughter Grace he leaves tenements in High Holborne
in lieu of her customary portion of his personal estate. His
manors of Hassingbrooke and Cabbournes in the parish of Stan-
ford le Hope, co. Essex, his farm called " Stewards" in Much
Stanbridge, co. Essex, lands and tenements in South Shoberry,
East and West Tilbury, Hornedon on the Hill, Burstead, and
Canedon in co. Essex, as well as within the precinct of Black-
fryers, London, in Beare Courte in the parish of S. Andrew in the
Wardrobe, in VCaitecrossestreete in the parish of S. Giles without
Creplegate, in Sempringham Courte in S. Sepulchre's parish, and
on lewfishstreete Hill, and elsewhere in the realms of England
and Ireland, except those already devised to his daughter, he
leaves to his executors for a term of four years in trust for the
maintenance of his daughter, payment of legacies, &c.; remainder
to Heneage his son, on attaining the age of twenty-one years,
in tail ; remainder to his daughter Grace in tail ; remainders over
t,) his brother Edward for life, and others. Dated 1 March,
-.D. 1646. Roll 323 (5).
A.D.
1648.
766
CALENDAR OF WILLS,
Monday next before the Feast of Conversion of S. Paul [25 Jaq.].
Boylson (THOMAS), clothworker.--To the Master, Wardens,
Assistants, and Commonalty of the Mistery of Clothworkers he
leaves the sum of eight hundred pounds in trust for a weekly
lecture at Burton on Trent, co. Staff. ; the preacher to receive
yearly the sum of thirty-one pounds four shillings, and the clerk
sixteen shillings ;1 and in case of discontinuance, a moiety of the
dividends is to go to Christ's Hospital, and the other moiety to be
retained by the Clothworkers' Company, during the discontinuance
and no longer. To his nephew John Boylson his lands and tene-
ments in Ansley in the parish of Rolleston, co. Staff. ; to Henry,
brother of the said John, lands and tenements known by
the name of "Lawrence Hey" in the same parish; and to
Richard Boylson his dwelling-house in Fanchurchstreete in
London. Bequests to his sisters Jane Cotchete and Katherine
Jackson, to the sons of his late brother John, to Thomas, son of his
brother Edward, and others. To the parish of S. Gabriel Fan-
church, where he then lived, the stun of fifty pounds for the
increase of their stock, and a like sum to the poor of Christ's
Hospital. Dated 1 July, A.D. 1648. Roll 323 (36).
AoD.
1649.
ANNO DOMINI 1649.
Monday ex before F. of Nativity of S. John Baptist [2 Juae],
Yeend (AnaAnAM), of the parish of S. Magnus near London
Bridge, " Marchaunttaillor."--To be buried with his wife in the
church of S. Magnus aforesaid. Bequests to Christ's Hospital,
S. Thomas's, and S. Bmholomew's, poor prisoners in the two comp-
ters, the Ludgate and Fleete, the King's Bench Marshalsea and
Compter in Southwark, the poor in the parish of S. Magnus, &c. ;
also to the wife and children of his late brother John, and
others. To the Company of Marchanttailors in London he
leaves one hundred pounds, in trust to lend to two young
men of the company using the trade of a linen or woollen
' The testator's name is given as upon-Trent (usually the vicar of the
"Boylston" in the Company's Return. "parish), upon a certificate that the lec-
The sum of 32/., says Mr. Hare, is still ture has been delivered (Appendix to
paid annually to the lecturer at Burton- Report Liv. Comp. Com., 1884, iv. 573),
COURT OF HUSTIN(;, LONDON.
769
wardens of the yeomanry of the said mistery forty shillings for
two suppers yearly ; to the four poor almsfolk of the company in
Breadstreet twenty shillings apiece annually; and to Christ's Hos-
pital, S. Bartholomew's, Bdewell and S. Thomas's forty shillings
apiece yearly. The residue of the rents and profits to be bestowed
by the master wardens, &c., yearly at their good discretion for
relief of the poor, reparations, and such other necessaries as they
may think fit. Dated 9 January, A.D. 1653. Roll 329 (4).
ANNO DOMINI 1654,
Monday next after the Feast of S. Benedict, Abbot [21 Maq'ch].
(reendon (ROGER), of the parish of S. Bride, cutler.--Memo-
randum that he died about the 23rd of December, A.D. lti50, in
the parish of S. Martin in the Fields, and upon or about the 1 lth
day of December aforesaid he did in a serious manner declare that
he would and did give to hlary his wife all the estate he had
in the world. Whereupon his wife said to him these or the
like wo<ls, "Sweetheart you have often sayd you would give
yo r sister Draset twenty pounds, and somet.hinge to her children,"
and likewise something to the girl that he had brought up and
kept., and also reminded him of his nsman Henry Greendon, a
watclmaaker, and [blank] Greendon, a cutler ; to which the said
Roger replied that he would have his wife give his sister
"Drosett" twenty pounds, and to her children five pounds apiece,
and to Henry Greendon the watchmaker forty shillings, and to his
cousin Greendon, cutler in Cheapside, his free land in :Harpe Alley
in Shoe Lane after the decease of his wife, and to Susan, the girl
he had brought up, twenty pounds. All which words or the very
like in effect he the said Roger did utter and declare with an
intent they should stand for his last will and testament in the
presence of witnesses.
The several perpetual annuities be-
longing to the charity, amounting to
the sum of 35/. 15s., were redeemed by
the Company in 1876, pursuant to an
order of the Charity Commissioners,
by the transfer of sum of 1,200/. Con-
sols to the Official Trustees of Cha-
ritable Funds.
- The Company, whil,t regarding the
VOL. II.
Roll 329 (26).
residue as being, by the terms of the
devise, at their own absolute disposal,
have nevertheless been in the habit of
appropriating considerable sums out
of it annually in aid of other charitie.
whose funds may from time to time
prove insufficient, e.g. Ietton's cha-
rity.
1654.
770 ChLEDAR OF WILLS,
Monday e before t Feast of . A%dew, Apostle 30 v..
peeringe (Jo), esqe.--To Anne s wife s messgeu in
Redcrossestreete in the pash of S. Giles thout Cplegate and
his copyhold land held of the manor of Mucnge. To May s
sister ten unds and a suit of aper linen. To s gd father-
in-law Cap,in Silverle a ng of twenty shillings value. s
wife to satisfy s debts, wch he conceives not exceed two
hunted unds. Dated 22 ovember, h.o. 1654.
RoU a9 (a6).
Fox (RLFE), of gh Holme, co. Middlesex, gentleman.-
To Daniel Fox s son and Christopher Randall, gentleman, his
son-in-law, he leaves certain messages lled "the Maydenhead
and Plough" and "the Nags Hd and Rainebowe," in the pish
of " Saint All-Hallowes" in Honylane in or near Cheapside, and
other messages in Whitecrossestreete in the parish of S. Giles
thout Cfiplegate, for a te of five years in trust to rebld the
messuages in Honylane; remMnder to George and John s sons
in several tail; remainder to the aforesaid Daniel in tail; remMnder
over. Alto to the mid Daniel he leaves the manor of Brookehale
or Brockehale in co. Essex, his manor of Bowerll, the site and
pital messuage of the nor of Rewsalls, and s other mes-
suages whatsoever, in co. Essex or elsewhere, tail ; remainder
to John s son in tail ; reminder over. Also to the mid Daniel
his leasehold lands lled "Hoppinges" and the Lastall lled
"Isslington," chged th an annty to Mary ndall his
daughter, and the paent of twenty ponds a year to Anne his
daughter until her marriage. His wife to enjoy a Hfe interest in
his leasehold dwelling-house, th fite, plate, &c., on condi-
tion she bar herself of her dower or thirds of his real estate ;
remainder to s children, share and share alike. Bequests of
fo pounds to the poor of the paHsh of S. Andrew in Holbom
above the Baes, and a like sum to the pr of the same palish
below the Barres. Dated 6 January, .D. 1638.
By codicil he revokes the ave dense to Daniel his son
and Christopher Randall for term of years, and lves the afore-
said messuages to Daniel alone for the same term. To his
' Laystall
daughter Grace Turner he gives a legacy of ten pounds. Dated
12 January, h.Do 1638. Roll 329 (37).
le4.
[Roll 330 contains no en.olment o] wills.J
ANNO DOMINI 1656.
Monday nex after the Feast of S. Edmud, King [20 5"ov.].
Hawkin (SL STEP.i), Knt.--To ]Mary, wife of Priam Davies,
the issues and profits (not otherwise disposed of) of his tenements
in Bishopps Cour in the Old Baily in the parish of S. Sepulchre
for life after the decease of her husband. To Mary, wife of Robert,
Birkhead, an annuity of thiffcy pounds after the decease of her
husband. To Edward Sackvill an annual rent-charge of twenty
pounds for life ; and to Edward Panton, to whom the above tene-
ments are left in trust, a like bequest and all his personal estate,
Dated 25 May, .D. 1655. Roll 331 (28).
Mozday zext before the Feast of & Lucia, Vi,'gin [18 Dec.].
Clarke (WILLIXM), of Barkhamsted St. Peter, co. Herts.--To
Samuel his son messuages in the parish of S. Andrew in or
near the Great Wardropp, charged with annuities to his four
daughters, viz., Mary Shermantine, Lydia Lawrence, Sarah
Humphrey, and Anne Hollins ; also a messuage called "the
Christopher" and others in the same parish, so that the said
Samuel pay to William his son half the yearly rent for the space
of ten years. To Elizabeth his wife his dwelling-house, &c., in
Barkhamsted St. Peter aforesaid for life ; remainder to his
daughter Martha. Dated 29 April, A.D. 1647. Roll 331 (31).
166.
ANNO DOMINI 1657.
Manday next before the Feast of S. Wulsta% Bishop [19
Day (Jo), of Fulham, co. Middlesex, gentleman.--Pecuniary
bequests to John and James his sons, Elizabeth and Anne his
daughters. To Mary his wife all his lauds and tenements held
3I)2
167-8.
772
CALENDAR OF WILLS#
of the lord of the manor of Stepney, alias Stebenheath, co.
Middlesex, and elsewhere, for her to sell and dispose of the same
as she shall please for the better maintenance of herself and
children. Dated 15 September, A.Do 1657. Roll 332 (34).
[Rolls 333, 333, ad 335 cotaiq o eurolqnet of u, ills.]
1663.
ANNO 15 CHARLES II.
Monday zext before the Feast of . Baniface, Bish [5 Jue].
Mulson or Moulson (ToMAS), of Wheelocke, co. Chester,
esquire.--To be buried in his own "Ile" in the parish church of
Sandbach. To his nephew Thomas Steephens all his manors,
lands, &c., whatsoever in tail male, charged with payment of
legacies contained in schedule annexed; remainders over to
Edward, brother of the said Thomas,/Nicholas and Thomas Ranton
his sister's sons, in successive tail male, subject to similar charges.
Bequests of sums of money to his mother, his brother John
Steephens, Alderman Kenericke, and many others. Dated 6 Sep-
tember, A.D. 1648.
A codicil whereby he makes divers pecuniary bequests to
individuals, and leaves to the parish of " Sandbeach" the sum
of two pounds ten shillings, to be disposed of by the chm'ch-
wardens on the day of his burial in the town of Sandbeach. Dated
24 September, .D. 1648. Roll 33{) (7).
1664.
ANNO 16 CHARLES II.
Monday ext after the Feast of . Michael [29 ept.].
]/Iassey (ToMns), girdler.--A will nuncupative. Being asked
by Alice his wife how he wished to dispose of his estate, he replied
to this effect :--" Wife you have been a great paynes-taker with
]He and a helper in the getting of that estate I have and to whom
should I leave it but unto you because We have bought it with
Co. Chester.
COURT OF IIUSTINO, LONDON.
773
our labour Therefore I doe leave and give it all unto thyselfe."
Which words or the like in effect were spoken by the said Thomas
Massey with a serious intent to make and declare his last will and
testament on or about the 24th of September, a.D. 1661.
Roll 337 (12).
166.
ANNO 18 CHARLES II.
Monday ex.t afte tlze Feast of Epilolzay [6 Ja.].
leeve (RmrARD) of the parish of S. Paul Covent Garden,
cordwainer, but dying at Hampstead, co. Middlesex.--Memoran-
dum that on or about the 7th of January, A.D. 1665, the said
Richard, with an intent and purpose to make and declare his last
will and testament nuncupative, uttered these words following or
the like in effect, viz.:--" I heare that John Reeve is enquiring
after my death but I am resolved I will leave him nothing but
what my father hath left him by his will. I give all my estate
to my wife and because I see and consider her troubles I take
paines and spend my spiritts to write memorandums and notes of
my concerns that she may have as little trouble as may bee."
Which words or the like in effect the said Richard did utter and
speak in a serious manner, and with an intent to settle and dispose
of his estate as aforesaid, and that the same should stand and be
for his last will and testament. Roll 338 (25).
1666-7.
[Rolls 339 and 340 cantain no eq'olent of zills.]
ANNO 22 CHARLES II.
Monday the Feast of SS. Perpetua aqzd Felicitas [7 March].
I-Iurris (Jolt), girdler.To Hester his wife her customary
third part of his personal estate, to his children another third,
and the residue, called "the testator's third parte," he proceeds
to dispose of by making bequests to William his brother, Alice
widow of his brother Daniel, his sister Alice Browne and he
1669-70.
COURT OF HUSTING, LONDON.
775
erection in Basinghallstreete in the parish of S. Michael Basings-
hawe, to hold the same in tail ; remainders over to her aforesaid
son Ebeneasor and to her son-in-law John Jacob Berlue of London,
merchant, equally. Also to her daughter Elizabeth Berlue afore-
said she leaves a leasehold messuage in Paules Ally in Redcrosse-
streete in the parish of S. Giles, Criplegate. To her niece
Elizabeth Blackwell five pounds; and unto each and every other
of her kindred whatsoever twelve pence apiece in full of what
they or any of them can or may claim out of her estate.
Dated 23 January, A.D. 1669. Roll 342 (3).
Monday qwzct befoq'e F. of Annuqciation of V. Ma:y [25 Maq'chJ.
Sheffeild (John), late of Navestocke, co. Essex, esquire.-
Memorandum that on or about the 1st December, 1670, the said
John, with a desire and intention to settle and dispose of his
estate, declared his last will and testament nuncupative in these
or very like words : "I give all my houses in London to bee sold
and the money thereupon raised to bee equally divided betweene
my two children Misse and Billy meaneing his daughter Sarah
Ellenor and his sonne William Sheffeild, his daughter to have her
share or portion att the age of eighteene yeares and his sonne
William to have his parte and portion art the age of one and
twenty yeares," which words, or words to the same effect and
purpose, the said John Sheffeild did utter, speak, and declare as
for his last will and testament nuncupative. Roll 342 (7).
Monday qxt a.fteq" the Feast of S. Aqdq'ew, At)ostle
Drake (ROGER), of Stepney, co. Middlesex, Doctor of Physic.-
To Susannah his wife money and chattels so that she pay the sum
of one hundred pounds to the two children of his brother
Richard and two hundred pounds to the four children of his brother
John on their coming of age or marriage, with interest at four
per cent. in the mean time. To Roger his son he leaves his books,
watch, and seal ring. Bequests of money to divers friends and
relations, as well as to the poor of Epping, co. Essex. A certain
The first instance in the wills of a the reign of Charles II., which witnessed
donble Christian name. The fashion of also the introduction of wigs and
having more than one such name is guinea.
supposed to have been introduced in
1671.
INDEX. 793
Berkyng, Margaret, 221
, William de, 19
Berkyng, Sir Thomas Jordan, Vicar of,
137
"Berkyngchapell," chapel of S. Mary
called, 344
Berkyngcherche, bequest to, 130
Berkyngg, Williln de, goldsmith, 69
, Cristina, wife of, 69
, John, son of, 69
Berlue, Elizabeth, 774, 775
, John Jacob, 775
Berlynges, co. Line. See Barlings.
Bermondsey, tenements &c., at, 283, 360
, monastery, 186, 215
, S. Mary Magdalen parish, 482,
495, 728
Bernes, John, 69
, Katherine, wife of, 69
, John de, mercer, 137
Bernes (Barnes, co. Surrey), 506
Berneseld, in parish of S. Peter de
Westehepe, quitrent of, 216
Beraewell, John, 534
---, Agnes, wife of, daughter of
William Sygar, 534
--, Robert, 345
Berneye, IVlter de, 205, 242
Berry, T/wnas, fishmonger, 732
, Mistress Ann Roupe, sister
of, 732
Berwardeslane, parish of All Hallows,
Berkyngchirche, 415, 416
Berwby (Barrowby, co. Line.), William
Herwardestoke, Rector of church of,
99
Berwe, co. Essex, manor of, 399
Berwick, co. Northumberland, tenements
in, 565
Berwyk, co. Essex, manor of, 39
Besouthe, John, tanner, 232
, Juliana, wife of, 232
Betaigne, Richard, goldsmith, 277
, Johanna, daughter of, 277
, Matilda, late wife of, 277
, Richard, son of, 277
, Robert, son of, 277
, Thomas, son of, 277
., William, son of, 277
Betermere, co. Wilts. See Buttermere.
Beteyne, Robert de, goldsmith, 335
, Agnes, wife of, daughter of
John Clerk, poulterer, 335
Betherenden, John, called "Sandhirst,"
5O8
Betoigne,//obert, goldsmith, 384
., Agnes, wife of, 384
., Agnes, daughter of, 384
, Margaret, daughter of, 384
, Eichard, son of, 384
VOL. II.
Beuchampe, Thomas, 44
Beverhich (?), bequest for repair of
bridge at, 133
Beverlay, John, 603
Beverlee, John, 573
, Avice, wife of, 73
, Sir WKliam, 225
Bevile, Katherine Wackyns, otherwise,
591
Bevis Marks, 372, 518
Bexley, co. Kent, tenements, &c., at, 729
Biauchamp, Emma de, Abbess of Bruso
ierd (Brusyard, co. Suffolk), 194
Bidenham, co. Beds, chantry in church
of S. James, 641
--, bequest to poor of parish of, 641
Bierden. See Berdene.
Biernes, John, Alderman, 180
, Alice, daughter of, wife of
John Romesey, 180, 181
, Johanna, daughter of,
180, 181
, Cristina, wife of, 180
, his chest still preserved at
the Guihlhall, 180n.
Bigges, Agnes, 576
Biggyng in Anesty (co. Hefts), bequest
to hospital of, 195
Bill, .Niclolas, of Shenfeild, co. Essex,
clerk, 748
, "Doctor," brother of, 749
, Anne Boast, daughter
of, 749
, Ellen, daughter of, 749
, John, son of, 749
, Jane, late wife of, 749
- Anne Home, daughter
of, 749
, Em or Emm, daughter
of, 749
, John, nephew of, 749
Billesdon, John, grocer, 635
Billingsgate, tenements in or near, 14,
117, 118, 120, 139, 211, 311, 378
Billingsgate Wharf, 389
Billiter Street. See Belleyeterslane.
Bingley, George, 747
Bircheslane, tenements in, 31
Birchin, Burchin, Byrchin Lane, 260, 351,
402, 504, 571, 612, 646, 718, 726, 728,
743, 767. See also Berchevereslane.
Birkhead, Robert, 771
, Mary, wife of, 771
Bisham Abbey, 48n.
Bishop's Court, in the Old Bailey, 771
Bishop's Lynn, co. Norfolk, 554
Bishop Stortford, co. Herts, fabric of
church of S. Michael at, 385
---, prisoners at, 148, 224
---, Bishop's prison at, 152, 313
3F
920
INDEX.
Wilcocke, John, citizen and cook of
London, Richard, eldest son of, 678
, Sarah, daughter of, 678
, Stephen Trigell, cousin of,
678
Wilcok, John, 189
Wildmershe, in parish of Westham, co.
Essex, 677
Wilford, Thomas, Alderman, 348
, T]wmas, fishmonger, 370
, Elizabeth, wife of, 370
Wilkenson, John, waxchandler, 745
, Christopher, son of, 745
, George, son of, 745
, Susan, wife of, 745
Wilkinson, William, 725
Willeby, Edmud, 27
, Agnes, wife of, 27
, Sir Andrew Groudesbourgh,
Rector of church of Helgheye, kins-
man of, 27
Willesdon, .Richard, 337
, Agnes, wife of, 337
, Anne, wife of, 337
, Margaret, wife of, 337
, Richard, son of, 337
, Thomas, 217
, Margaret, wife of, 217
Willesdon : Wilsdon, co. Middlesex,
parish church of, 337
--, tenements, &c., in, 657
Williamson, Doctor Davy, Rector of S.
Dunstan Est, 598
William the Clerk, 34, 134
Willmeslowe, co. Chester, Master Henry
Trtyforth, Parson of church of, 634
Willy, John, Rector of S. Alban in Wod-
strete, 453
, Robert, goldsmith, 353
, Matilda, daughter of, 353
, Thomas, son of, 353
Wilton, co. Wilts, Convent of, 558
Wiltshire, lVilliam, homer, 512
., Agnes, wife of, 512
, John FitzRichard, bro-
ther of, 513
, Matilda, wife of, 512
, Thomas, brother of, 512, 513
, Thomas, son of, 512, 513
Wilughby, Sir Richard de, 43
, Dame Elizabeth, wife of, 43
Wimbledon, co. Surrey, freeholds in, 763
Winchester, Fraternity of Kalendars,
93, 230
, Soke, 229n., 230
, bequest to poor in the city and
suburbs, 623
, bequest to orders of friars at, 623
, bequest to church relics, &c., of
S. Swithun at, 229
Winchester, church of All Hallows (or
All Saints), 623
--., New College at, 623
--, Hospital of S. John at, 623
, city and suburbs, 39, 145
--, the street of the Apothecaries in
suburb of, 145
Windham (or Wymondham, co. Norfolk),
Prior and Convent of, 205
Windsor, Sir William de, 202n.
, Alice Perers, wife of, 202n.
Windsor, vill of, 190
Windsor Castle, Thomas Madefrey, Canon
of Chapel Royal of S. George in, 190
--, Sir Roger Bramchote, Vicar in the
chapel of, 190
--, seal of the Warden of the College
of, 191
Wircestre, bequest to fabric of mother
church of, 93
Wirehalelane, parish of S. Mary at Hill,
577
Wirhale or Wyrhale, Jon de, 139
, Agnes, wife of, 139
, Villiam, goldsmith, son of,
139
Wirlyngworth, Thomas de, goldsmith, 86
, Cristina [wife of ?], daughter
of John Ippegrave, 86, 87
, John, son of, 87
, Thomas, son of, 87
, William, son of, 87
, John Buls[rode, apprentice
of, 86
of, 86
, John Caldecote, apprentice
, Walter Chalfhunt, apprentice
of, 86
Witham, William, Rector of S. Michael,
Cornhill, 527
Witherdeley, Robert, Master of the
Cllege of S. Laurence Pulteneye, 290
"With the Noose," Richard, living at
Nadle, 189
"Witlisfordbrigge" (Whittlesford), co.
Camb., 549
Wittelberie, Master Richard, Rector of
church of Depyng, kinsmanof William
Thorp, Knt., 326
Wittelbury, John, kinsman of William
Thorp, Knt., 326
Wodecok, Henry, scrivener of court-
letter and freeman of City of London,
622
, Johan, daughter of, wife of
John Gardyner, 622
--, John, mercer, 397, 453
-, Felicia, wife of, 398, 453
, Johanna, mother of, 398, 453
, Johanna, daughter of, 398
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