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 Attmere 1504 of Norwich, writer

John Attmere describes himself as Writer, presumably in the sense of scrivener. He acted as Executor to John Narborgh (Will 1496) and includes him among the souls to be prayed for. Summary Will Date:  22 December 1503Executor:  Son Thomas AttmereSupervisor: Andrew Pawe the elderPeople - living:   Daughter Katherine Pawe and her childrenSon Thomas, his wife Joan and their …

Agnes Segrym 1474 of Norwich, widow

Agnes Seagrym is the widow of Ralph Segrym and survived him by nearly 20 years. She and her husband are commemorated in a monumental brass in St John Maddermarket in Norwich, and panels from the Rood screen he commissioned are now in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Agnes leaves further items to St John Maddermarket …

William Swetman the younger 1510 of Norwich, clerk

Willaim Swetman the younger is the nephew of William Swetman the elder (Will 1504). He became parson of All Saints, Ber Street, Norwich after the death of his uncle. He continues the hope that the nuns of Carrow will allow St Katherine's to merge with All Saints. Summary Will Date:  6 March 1509Executors: Thomas Bishop carpenter and …

William Swetman the elder 1504 of Norwich, clerk

William Swetman was the Rector of All Saints, Ber Stret, Norwich from 1460 to his death. He mentions many citizens, colleagues and institutions and acted as executor for Jone Underwood (Will 1473), John Narborgh (Will 1496) and others. He hopes that the church of St Katherine can be combined with All Saints and made viable …

Joan Underwood 1473 of Norwich, widow

Joan Underwood is the widow of William Underwood, brazier. She mentions no other relatives and leaves everything to charity and religious institutions. Her Will uses interesting terminology. Her executors may be the Sir William Swetman the elder (Will 1504) who was appointed in 1460 rector of All Saints, Timberhill, otherwise known as All Hallows, and …

Adam Kindt 1598 of Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, merchant

Adam Kindt is a merchant of Flemish origin with property in Norfolk and a brewing business. His first wife Elizabeth is mentioned by Francis van Beke of Norwich (Will 1587). She died in 1594 and Adam married Barabara Stebbard in 1596. Summary Will Date:    20 August 1597Executors:  Son Samuel Kindt and William Browne of Holt.Overseer:    George Leedes parson of …

William Gilbert 1496 of Norwich, Norfolk, draper

William Gilbert may be the son of John Gilbert (Will 1466) and his wife Annor (Will 1466). He makes specific instructions for his burial and only charitable bequests. Summary Will Date: 13 October 1493Executors:Wife Alice, Robert Ferrour, Jeffrey Styward GrocerPeople: Friars of Norwich and Nuns of CarrowWife Alice, Robert Ferrour, Jeffrey Styward GrocerRobert EstProbate: 16 July 1496 The …

Katherine Mason 1573 of Heacham, Norfolk, widow

Katherine Mason is the widow of John Mason of Heacham. She bequeaths property in Heacham but does not explain her relationship to the recipients. Summary Will Date:  28 April 1566Executor:   William Raven the elder of HeachamWitnesses: Robert Canman[?], William Audley, Thomas Sunckton and Nicholas RixePeople:Late husband John Mason deceasedThomas Sunckton, Margery his wife and their niece Avelyn MasonJohn Water …

Thomas Kervyle the younger 1522 of Watlington, Norfolk

William Kervyle is the son of Thomas Kervyle (Will 1535) and his wife Catherine Elwyn, the sister of William Elwyn of Wiggenhall (Will 1518). He dies young leaving his estate to his wife and young son with default to his brothers and sisters. Summary Will Date:    10 November 1522Executors:             Wife Johanne and brother Simon KervyleWitnesses: Thomas Kervyle the elder, …