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:  …

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 …

Elizabeth Vansoldt 1665 of London, widow

Elizabeth Vansoldt (nee Elizabeth Bonnell) is the widow of Abraham Vansoldt (Will 1662). She was born in Norwich in 1595 and married in the Dutch Church, Austin Friars, London in 1623. She bequeaths pictures and fine furnishings. Her husband was the son of John Van Soldt (Will 1603) and his wife Ann Wygans (Will 1615). …

Peter Mattheus 1588 of London, painter

Peter Mattheus / Matthews is the son of Jacob Matheeusen (Will 1570). He is a painter and has family and friends who are artists, including his cousin Adrian Vanson who painted a portrait of James VI of Scotland. He is grateful for the help he has received in his illness and mentions John Van Solt …

Jacob Matheeusen 1570 of Breda, resident in London, painter

Jacob Matheeusen aka James Mathews is the father of Peter Mathews (Will 1588), both of whom are painters. The Will is nuncupative and his executors are given responsibility for his underage children. Anthony Wigans (Will 1586) is the father of Anne Wygans (Will 1615). Summary Will made: 22 August 1570Will reported:30 August 1570Will deponents: Nicholas Willemsson Bent …

Thomas Sadler 1634, of Salisbury, Knight

Thomas Sadler was Principal Registrar of the Diocese of Salisbury. He married Elenor St Barbe, widow of Hugh Powell (Will 1587), and erected a monument to her in Salisbury Cathedral. He owns books and pictures, describes his armour and makes provision for the son of his 'unthriftie' nephew. Summary Will date:24 March 1631/32, memorandum added …

Zacharie Ruytinge 1647 of East Greenwich, Kent, Merchant

Zacharie Ruytinck is the son of Jan Ruytinck a leading Calvinist in Ghent who was forced to leave Flanders because of his religious belief and settled in Norwich around 1571. The Will mentions many relatives living in both England and the Netherlands. His possessions include Dutch and French books, pictures and a looking glass. His …