John Crowe 1565 of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, merchant

John Crowe is father of William Crowe (Will 1614). He leaves property in the Yarmouth 'Rows' and fishing equipment to his wife and son. The Will includes many unusual terms - you may need the Glossary. Summary Will Date:  2 August 1564Executor:  Son William CroweSupervisor:Son-in-law Thomas SmytheWitnesses: William Burywey script., Richard Fletcher Curate, Nicholas Ken, John ParfayeBeneficiaries: Wife KirchianSon …

Thomas Pearne 1703 of Lanreath, dyer

Thomas Pearne describes himself as a dyer, but the inventory shows that he was also a farmer in possession of livestock and some corn. He has little money at his disposal, and even his small bequests are deferred for a year. Summary Will Date:19 July 1703Executor:Son Thomas PearneWitnesses:Fraf????, Josias Hauton, Thomas Feof[?], John JanePeople:Son Edward …

Edmond Snelger 1614 Tanner of Downton, Wiltshire

Edmund Snelgar has very little cash, but his best clothes go to his Executor as reward for his efforts. The inventory includes his tools of trade as well as household goods and a sword. He is the son or stepson of Margaret Snelgar (Will 1560) and brother of Randall (Will 1598). His son John (Will 1634) …