Sadler, Thomas 1634 of Salisbury, Knight
Books, pictures, fine furniture and armour, and provision for the son of his unthriftie nephew.
Sandy, Bennet 1652 of Helland, Cornwall, Yeoman
Minimal money and no possessions mentioned.
Sandy, Benedict 1671 of St Mabyn, Cornwall
An inventory of his few possessions.
Sandy, Roger 1717 of St Mabyn, Cornwall
Son of Bendict (1671). Will and inventory of his few possessions.
Santen, Christian Pauwells 1667 of London, merchant
Son-in-law of Lucas Jacobs and in partnership with Elias and Arnold Beake
Santen, Katherine 1680 of London, widow
Concern for her son Lucas and Sir William Russell sole beneficiary
Scott, Jonas 1657 of King’s Lynn, Merchant
Property and shipping interests left to his children.
Sheming, Robert 1563, of Framlingham, Suffolk, yeoman
Touching arrangements for his wife.
Sherman, William 1583 of London and Ipswich, grocer
Confidence in his wife to manage his affairs and bring up the children
Shuldham, Edward 1550 of Marham, Norfolk, gentleman
Health of his soul and confidence in his wife.
Shuldham / Sculdham, Edward 1646 of Watlington, Norfolk, gentleman
Maintaining houses and lands in good order, including the sea defences.
Shuldham, Elizabeth 1504 of Marham, Norfolk, widow
A printed Mass Book for the church, bequests to religious houses, and a green coverlet with blue Catherine Wheels.
Shuldham / Shouldham, John 1554 of Marham and Shouldham, Norfolk, esquire
His son Humphrey not to marry Elizabeth Nicholls.
Shuldham, Humphrey 1560 of Marham, Norfolk, esquire
A wife and various relatives, but no children.
Shuldham, Thomas 1514 of Marham, Norfolk
Lands and responsibility for children left to his step-brother John Spelman
Smart, Henry 1701 of St Teath, Cornwall, husbandman
Few possessions.
Smart, John 1730 of St Teath, Cornwall
Son of Henry Smart and little more prosperous than his father.
Smith, Katherine 1602 of Beachamwell, Norfolk, widow
Katherine Hastings, widow of Edward Shouldham and Leonard Smith.
Snelgar, Ambrose 1633 of Redlynch, Downton, Wiltshire.
Worried that his daughter and son-in-law will challenge the Will.
Snelgar, Edmond 1614 of Downton, Wiltshire, Tanner
Inventory of his tools of trade, household goods and sword.
Snelgar, John the elder 1634 of Downton, Wiltshire, Tanner
Inventory and Administration only.
Snelgar / Snelgrave, John 1638 of Downton, Wiltshire, yeoman
Provision for wife and daughter and an inventory of his possession.
Snelgar, Margaret 1560 of Downton, Wiltshire, widow
Widow of William Snelgar. Repair of Downton bridge and a few clothes and silver items.
Snelgar, Randal 1598 of Downton, Wiltshire, Tailor
This Will includes an inventory itemising his fairly sparse household items and some farm stock and implements.
Snelgar, Richard 1663 of Downton, Wiltshire, Tailor
Will and inventory. Sons to share the property, youngest to provide his own ladder
Snelgar, Robert 1593 of Redlynch, Wiltshire, Gentleman
Tries to ensure money goes to his daughter and not her husband.
Snelgar, Thomas 1607 of Downton, Wiltshire, Tailor
Very few possessions. Son of Randal Snelgar (1598 Will)
Snelgar, Walter 1635 of Whiteparish, Wiltshire
Inventory and administration. Bees, crossbows and details of funeral arrangements
Snell, Francis 1659 of Blyborough, Lincolnshire, yeoman
Eight under age children and wife executrix
Soennen, Thomas 1573 of London
Member of the Dutch Church, Austin Friars
Soldt, Abraham van 1662 of London
Nuncupative Will leaving everything to his wife Elizabeth
Soldt, Elizabeth van 1665 of London, widow
Born Elizabeth Bonnell, leaves pictures and fine furnishings.
Soldt, John van 1603 of London, Merchant
An elder of the Dutch Church and a ‘good man’.
Sole, William 1620, of Great Massingham, Norfolk, Clerk
Concern about his son’s behaviour and appoints his elderly wife executrix
Spilman, Marion 1510 of Norwich, Norfolk, widow
Brief and simple, with mention of church of St Audrey
St Barbe, Edward 1617 of Whiteparish, Wiltshire
Detailed inventory including weaponry
St Barbe, Thomas 1572 of Homington, Wiltshire
Will dated 10 years before probate – possible error.
St Barbe, Thomas 1591 of Salisbury, Wiltshire, Gentleman
Many family connections in Salisbury. Also known as Saintbarbe, Sainberbe, Symberbe and other variations.
St Barbe, Thomas 1610 of Whiteparish, Wiltshire
Brothers, sister and cousins
Stelt, Adolf vander 1605 of London
He and his wife agree the Will together.
Stelt, Leven vander 1600 of London, threadmaker
Brief nuncupative Will
Stone, Anne 1536, of Salisbury, widow
Nee Anne Payne, widow of John Stone. Fine clothes and sister a nun in Shaftesbury Abbey.
Stone, John 1535 of Salisbury, Mercer.
Prayers for his soul and comfortably off, but his son must wait until the age of 30 for his inheritance.
Swayne, William 1485 of Salisbury, esquire
Mentions his chantry in St Thomas church and suggestion of mixed feelings towards his second wife.
Swetman, William the elder 1504 of Norwich, parson
Mentions many people and institutions and hopes for St Katherines to be merged with All Saints.
Swetman, William the younger 1510 of Norwich, parson
Continues the hope that the nuns of Carrow will permit merger of St Katherines and All Saints
Tashe, Bridget 1609 of Hunstanton, Norfolk
Nuncupative will rewarding her daughter for caring for her during her illness.
Tashe, Christopher 1570 of Dersingham, Norfolk
Daughter Agnes married to John Scrime alias Cremer
Tashe, William 1552 of Whaplode, Lincolnshire
Son to be brought up by executors and money for strangers
Tashe, William 1580 of Moulton, Lincolnshire, yeoman
Money for the local school and apprenticeships.
Thursby, Elizabeth 1518 of Norwich, widow
Three husbands, elaborate religious observance and cleaning of the streets of Norwich
Tooker/Tucker, Charles 1571 of Maddington, Wiltshire, Yeoman
Over a thousand sheep, and details of farming implements, including 2 sacks for each son.
Tooker, Elizabeth 1628 of Maydenton, Wiltshire, widow
Setting her own and her late husband’s affairs in order.
Tooker Giles 1623, Recorder of Salisbury
Paying his debts and ensuring his wife receives a substantial inheritance.
Tourney, George 1538 of Salisbury, Mercer.
A prosperous merchant, with two young daughters and a pregnant wife.
Tucker, John 1626 of Beaminster Dorset, Yeoman
Concern that his grandchildren behave properly.
Tucker, William 1655 of Beaminster, Dorset, Gentleman
Money for poor tradesmen and provision for his second wife and young daughter
Twynyho, George Esquire 1525.
Bequests to the nuns of Shaftesbury Abbey and for a priest to sing daily for his soul for 21 years.
Umpton Anne / Agnes 1564, daughter of Thomas Umpton of Flambards, Essex
Close to her aunt and cousin having lost her parents
Underwood, Edmund 1657 of Kings Lynn, Norfolk
Brief nuncupative Will mentioning part ownership of a ship
Underwood, James 1558 of Bixley, Norfolk
Upbringing of his very large family entrusted to his wife and brother, the Archdeacon of Norwich
Underwood, James 1631 of Cromer, Norfolk
Son of Robert Underwood of Cromer and nobody to be left out of pocket
Underwood, Joan 1473 of Norwich, Norfolk, widow
Charitable and religious bequests
Underwood, Robert 1588 of Cromer, Norfolk
Son of James Underwood of Bixley, wife in charge of property and children
Underwood, Robert 1668 of Kings Lynn, Norfolk, brewer
A brief and simple will
Van Asse – see Asse, van
Vanbrugh – see Brugh, van
Van Damme – see Damme, van
Vandenbush – see Bush, vanden
Vander Beke – see Beke, vander
Vander Stelt – see Stelt, vander
Van Soldt – see Soldt, van
Vennard, John 1589 of Salisbury, Gentleman
Dispute with his son, family silver and a scarlet gown.
Vinicome, John 1681 of St Minver, Cornwall, yeoman
Inventory of his modest possessions.
Walpole, John 1588 of Houghton next Harpley, Norfolk
Mentions Syderstone and Robert Earl of Leicester.
Walpole, Richard 1568 of Bracon Ash, Norfolk
Walpole, Cobb, Robsart and Eston family connections.
Walpole,Thomas 1513 of Lynn Bishop, Norfolk, esquire
Property at Haughton and Walpole. Wife Joan the daughter of William Cobb of Sandringham.
Webbe, John 1571 of Salisbury
Many relatives, a family vault and arrangements for under age children.
Webb, Katherine 1607 nee Tourney, widow of William Webb
Fine clothes, many relatives and concern to protect her daughter from her second husband.
Webbe, William 1523 of Salisbury, Mercer.
Prayers and masses for his soul and transfer of his business to his son or daughter.
Webb, William 1553 of Salisbury
Church vestments returned to use after death of Edward VI, defending the poor from the cold and the young to be kept from idleness.
Webbe, William 1585 of Salisbury and Motcombe
Extensive property and many family connections.
White, Thomas 1557 of Poole
Catholic leanings showing through, dispute with his son-in-law, and inventory of items left to his wife.
White, William 1705 of Westminster, Middlesex, gentleman
About to travel to the East Indies and mention of the late John Marten Elking.
Wiggens / Wygans, Anne 1615 widow of John Van Soldt
An out of order pocket clock, fabric and clothing, and continuing family link to Amsterdam.
Wiggens / Wighams, Anthony 1586 of Breda and London
Most to his wife to dispose at her own free will
Wilson, John 1667 of Salisbury, Clerk
Plague in Salisbury and tension with children.
Wilson, Robert 1579 of Salisbury, Draper
Provision for wife, young daughter and an unborn child.
Winterflood, Philip 1639 of Little Sampford, Essex
Money for his wife if she wants to live by herself
Wood, Frances 1714 nee Eyre, formerly Wilson of Little Bentley, Essex
Real estate in London and Essex to bequeath.
Yelves alias Knight, John 1572 of South Charford, Hampshire, Yeoman
Keeping track of Wills he is administering including the estate of Dennys Gauntlett the widow who expected to become his wife.
I Bequeath 
You must be logged in to post a comment.