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 …

Marion Spilman 1510 of Norwich, widow

Marion Spilman makes a brief will leaving all to her son to be helped by her brother. She mentions the church of St Audrey which maybe an alternative name for St Etheldreda. Summary Will Date: 22 March 1509Executors: Brother Richard HamsPeople:  Husband deceasedSon John SpilmanBrother Richard HamsInstitutions:Austin Friars of NorwichChurches: St Audrey, St ClementsProbate: 12 June 1510 The Will …

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 …

Amy Rolf 1522 of Langford, Norfolk

Amy Rolfe is presumably the widow of John Rolf of Ickburgh (Will 1520). She leaves bees to her sons and the church, and amends her Will after selling the chest she had bequeathed to her son.

Sir Terry Robsart 1501 of Norwich, Norfolk, knight

Sir Terry Robsart's Will reflects the religious preoccupations of the time. His wife Elizabeth long outlived him (Will 1536) and his son John (Will 1554) was the father of Amy Robsart. She married Robert Dudley, later Earl of Leicester, and the circumstances of her early death are still a matter of debate. Summary Will Date:5 …