Katherine Santen 1680 of London, widow

Katherine Santen is the widow of Christian Pauwells Santen (Will 1667) and daughter of Lucas Jacobs (Will 1656). She was buried in St Andrew Undershaft in London, as was her husband, but the register entry says she died in Totteridge. Could Sir William Russell, the executor and sole beneficiary, be the politician Lord Russell who was executed …

Christian Pauwells Santen 1667 of London, merchant

Christian Pauwells Santen is married to Katherine Jacobs (Will 1680) the daughter of Lucas Jacobs (Will 1656). He wants to control the bequests left to his family by Lucas Jacobs, though it is unclear why. High Court of the Admiralty records show he had business connections with Elias Beake (Will 1667) and Arnold Beake (Will 1675). Summary …

Lucas Jacobs 1656 of London, merchant

Lucas Jacobs is a well-off Flemish merchant living in London. He lists items to go to each of his daughters including a harpsicord, numerous pictures and an atlas.  His daughter Anna is the wife of Elias Beake (Will 1667) and Catharine is the wife of Christian Pauwells Santen (Will 1667). Summary Will Date:  25 August 1655Executor:  …

Giles van Hiele 1578 of London, merchant stranger

Giles van Hiele is a Flemish merchant living in London who still has property in Flanders. He has connections to the Dutch communties in Norwich, Sandwich and Colchester. He was a witness for Henry Leyvens (Will 1569) and executor for Henry's wife Margaret Jacobs (Will 1570). Summary Will Date: 6 October 1578 and 18 January 1578Executors:Wife Agate and …

Adam Boddens 1628 of London, weaver

Adam Boddens first wife was Sarah de Backer daughter of John de Backer (Will 1611) and sister of Susan de Backer who married John van Brugg. Sarah de Backer's brothers are Toby (Will 1603), Abraham, John and James (husband of Sarah Van Damme (Will 1625)). Adam's second wife Anne Oudart was the widow of Ezekias LeRoy. These …

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 …

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 …

David Otgher 1661 of London, merchant

David Otgher was born in London in 1592, the son of Joos Otgher of Ghent who had moved to London about 25 years earlier. David's second wife Mary Van Soldt is the sister of Abraham Van Soldt (Will 1662) and daughter of John Van Sold (Will 1603) and Anne Wygans (Will 1615). His first wife was Joanna …

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 …

Margaret Jacobs 1570 of London, widow

Margaret Jacobs is the widow of Henry Lyvens (Will 1569). Her beneficiaries include a school mistress and her bequests include children's clothes, though neither she nor her husband mention having children of their own.  Summary Will date: 11 June 1570Executors: Melchior van As, Gyles van HieleWitnesses:Anne Gorret, the wife of Martin de Visser, Katharine the wife of John …