Thomas Kervile 1476 of Wiggenhall, Norfolk

Thomas Kervile appoints his wife Margaret joint executor and puts her in charge of property left to his under age sons. Summary Will Date: April 1476 - (the Saturday after the feast of St George the Martyr – probably April 29)Executors: Wife Margaret, Brother Robert Kervile, Simon Bachecroft, and John Howson Vicar of TylneyWitnesses:William Elwyn, Simon Stone …

Edmund Jenner 1641 of Heacham, Norfolk

Edmund Jenner leaves his estate to his wife and mother, with bequests to brothers and sisters. His mother is Jane Sole daughter of William Sole (Will 1620) who outlived both her first husband Robert Jenner and second husband Edmond Cremer (Will 1632). Summary Will Date:    21 April 1641Executor: Wife MaryWitnesses:  Oliver Calvert clerk, Thomas Cramp, Thomas …

Thomas Rolfe 1599 of Tuttington, Norfolk

Thomas Rolfe is the son of Robert Robert Rolfe of Sporle (Will 1559) and his wife Margaret Crowe, and brother of Edmund Rolfe of Narford (Will 1618) and Henry Rolfe of Kelvedon (Will 1602). He makes provision for his wife, son and daughter. Summary Will Date:  26 April 1599Executors: Son Clement RolfeWitnesses: Christopher Knolles, William Neve, Robert Bernye, …

John Narborgh 1496 of Norwich

John Narburgh leaves small sums to churches and charity, but makes little provision for his two children, despite his wives and his parents being dead. His executors include William Swetman (Will 1504) and John Attmere (Will 1504). Summary Will Date:   26 April 1496Executors:William Swetman Clerk, Nicholas Lathe the older, John atte MerePeople:Son John, daughter Katherine, …

William Dyke 1646 of London and Dordrecht, Holland

William Dyke is the brother of Thomas Dyke (Will 1641), Martin Dyke (Will 1657) and Mary Beale (Will 1679). He is living in Dordrecht and wants to prevent his brother-in-law Valentine Beale obtaining any of the bequests he makes to Mary. Summary Will Date: 18 December 1645Executors: Doctor Robert Pagett Minister of the English Church in DordrechtDoctor …

Abraham Van Soldt 1662 of London

Abraham Van Soldt is the son of John Van Soldt (Will 1603) and Ann Wygans (Will 1625). He makes a brief nuncupative will leaving everything to his wife Elizabeth (Will 1665), the daughter of Thomas Bonnell of Norwich (Will 1607). Summary Will date:    30 January 1661Executor:     Wife Elizabeth Van SoldtWitnesses:    Ann Van Soldt and Anne EvansPeople:   Wife Elizabeth Van …

William Elwyn 1518 of Wiggenhall, Norfolk

William Elwyn makes bequests to churches, hermits and Crabhouse Abbey. He is connected to the Kervile family via his sister Catherine, wife of Thomas Kervile (Will 1535) and mother of Thomas Kervile the younger (Will 1522). Summary Will Date 30 August 1517Executors: John Stede of Wareham, Thomas Smyth and William Kenston priestOverseers:  NoneWitnesses:Thomas Peke Vicar of Germayns, Robert …

Robert Elwyn 1509 of Rysing, Norfolk

Robert Elwyn leaves wax for the church lights and the rest to hos wife, children and brother. Summary Will Date:   17 April 1509Executors: Brother Peter Elwyn and Edward AndrewSupervisor:Parson of HinghamPeople:  Wife Margery and unnamed childrenJohn Love[?] and Agnes his wifeBrother Peter Elwyn and Edward AndrewPlaces:  Rising – probably WoodrisingHinghamProbate:  27 September 1509 The Will In the Name of …

Henry Lyvens 1569 of London, free denizen

Henry Lyvens (also Lieuens and other variants) is the husband of Margaret Jacobs (Will 1570) to whom he leaves all his possessions. He was born in Antwerp and moved to London to escape religious persecution.  Summary Will date:  14 February 1568Executor: Wife Margaret JacobsWitnesses:  Denys De Master, Stephey de Mets and Gilis van HielePeople: Wife Margaret JacobsProbate:    31 March …

Edward St Barbe 1617 of Whiteparish, Wiltshire

Edward St Barbe is the brother of Thomas (Will 1610). There is a detailed inventory which includes weaponry, household / farming items and a few books and pictures, but little finery. Plenty of new words - you may need the Glossary. Summary Will Date:   7 April 1617Executor: Wife Christian and son EdwardOverseers:Cousin SadlerWitnesses:William Parkes, Richard Wooles, Joane Woodes …