Extracts from Kent Wills
Source: Probate 12 Apr 1602
Jefferie Skeere of Newnham, yeoman, will dated 16th Jan 44 Eliz.
To each of my daughters JOANE, THOMASINE, AGNES, MARGARET, and DOROTHY £50 at 21 or marriage
Residue to PATIENCE my wife. She to be executrix.
My cousin STEPHEN WORLEYE overseer.
Land and tenements at Doddington, Newenham, and Pluckley to wife.
Residue to JEFFERIE SKEERE, my son.
Source: Probate 7 Nov 1611
Patience Skeere of Doddington, widow, Will dated 28 Mar 1611
To poor of Doddington and Newnham 13/4
to my sister MOTTE 6/8
to PATIENCE PREENSTREET, my goddaughter 6/8
to JEFFERIE SKEERE my son messuage and lands in Pluckly now in occupation of THOMAS TILLMAN, he to pay to DOROTHY SKEERE his sister £30 at age of 21.
To son JEFFERIE SKEERE all lands and tenements in Doddinton and Newnham provided he pay to REPENTANCE GLOVER his sister 20/- yearly and to her children £10 each.
Residue to JEFFERIE. He to be executor.
Mr. JAMES BOURNE and JOHN BAKER, Vicar of Newnham and Doddington, overseers.
Witnesses: RICHARD HILL, JAMES BOURNE, JOHN BAKER.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.59 folio 307 Probate 1 Nov 1613
William Filmer of Sutton Valence, Dated 10 Oct 1613
Body to be buried in Sutton Valence.
To son JAMES, £10
To son HARRY FILMER £10
To son ROBERT FILMER £10
To son WILLIAM FILMER £10
To son EDWARD FILMER £10
To daughter ELIZABETH £10
To son JOHN FILMER £10
I give my lands to my eldest son, JAMES FILMER and heirs lawfully begotten and in default of such heirs to son JOHN FILMER and heirs. And in default of such heirs to be equally divided between sons HARRY, WILLIAM, ROBERT and EDWARD.
Wife ELIZABETH to be sole executor.
Wife to have profit of my land during her natural life, keeping of her son JAMES FILMER. Also that she pay my legacies to my children within two years after my decease. Also that she pay all my debts out of my moveable goods. Also that she give to the poor of Sutton Valence at my burial 5s.
Witnesses: THOMAS SANFORD, JOHN BUCKHURST, RICHARD EDWARDS, EDWARD BIUSHER, JOHN EDWARDS.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.42 folio 407 Probate 1 Jul 1614
William Feylmer of New Romney, will dated 20 May 1614.
Wife ALICE, Executrix
To daughter, ELIZABETH FILMER, 20s to be paid to her within one year next after my decease
To AGNES FILMER, another of my daughters, 30s to be paid as aforesaid
To son, GEORGE FILMER, 40s to be paid as aforesaid
To son GEORGE one brazen mortar and pestle
To WILLIAM FILMER, my son, which I have by my now wife and executrix, £10 to be paid when he reaches the age of 21 years
To ALICE FILMER, daughter of my present wife, £5, to be paid when she reaches 18 years or upon marriage
If WILLIAM die before he is 21 his share is to go to ALICE and vice versa
Residue of goods both moveables and immoveables to wife.
Witnesses: WILLIAM CLARKE, THOMAS DURRANT, CHRISTOPHER SUDER
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol 57 F.442 Probate 14 Dec 1614
Ralph Packman of Lenham,, will dated 20 Jan 11Jas
son STEPHEN and his son RALPH
son JOHN and his son RALPH
sons JAMES and ROBERT
Susan Bridger
ELIZABETH PACKMAN, my daughter at 21 or marriage
MARY his wife.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.61 folio 193 Probate 27 Nov 1615
ROBERT FILMER, of Witchling, will dated 4 Nov 1615
To poor of the parish of Witchling, 13/4d. to be paid a month after my decease
To servant PETER LAW, 3/4d
To ABIGAIL PHILPOT, 4s
To son JOHN, £60, to be paid at the age of 15 years, viz. 6 ewes, one chest to be paid to him at the age of 10 years
To son JEFFREY, £60 to be paid at the age of 15 years, viz. 6 ewes, one chest to be paid him at the age of 10 years
To son REINOLLD and heirs all my part of my house and land in Witchling and Borfill at the age of 21. viz. 6 ewes sheep to be paid him at 10 years of age, viz. one chest
To wife JOAN, my part house and land in Witchling and Borfill until my son shall be 21; viz. I give to JOAN, my wife, towards the bringing up of my children all the rest of my moveables.
Wife JOAN to be sole executor
To brother RICHARD FILMER and brother THOMAS FILMER, who are to be overseers of the will, 5s. apiece
Witnesses WILLIAM SKEEIR, JEFFERY SKEEIR, RICHARD FILMER, ROBERT FILMER's mark
Proved by JOAN FILMER, widow.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.63 folio 157 Probate 3 Oct 1616
Agnes (Annis) Filmer of Witchling, will dated 7 Nov 1608
ANNYS FILMER, nee ALLEN, was the widow of REGINALD FILMER who died in 1606
To the poor at my burial 20/-
Whereas ROBERT FILMER, my son, is bound to pay to my executors £60 within certain time after my decease, for the disposition and assignation thereof I do will and assign that the same shall be paid to THOMAS FILMER and RICHARD FILMER, my younger sons, and they to pay then as follows:
To son WILLLIAM, 20/-
to daughter CATHERINE, the wife of THOMAS ELLETT, £5
to RAYNOLD FILMER, my son JAMES's son, 20/-
to AGNES, daughter of the said JAMES, 20/-
to his two other children, 10/- apiece
to sister BARBARA, 20/-
to my children's children, viz:
to RAYNOLD, son of ROBERT, my son, 20/- and to his two other children £10 (sic) apiece
to AGNES and RENOLD, my son WILLIAM's children 20/- apiece and to his two other children 10/- apiece
to ROBERT, my son THOMAS's son 20/- and to his other son 10/-
to AGNES, my daughter CATHERINE's child 20/- and to her son 10/-
this to be paid to them at their several ages of 16 years
Residue of said £60 and all other goods, chattles and debts, in regard that my elder sons have had their portions already, I will and assign to my younger sons, THOMAS FILMER and RICHARD FILMER, equally to be divided between them and I make the said THOMAS and RICHARD my sole executors.
Witnesses: The mark of AGNES FILMER. JOHN ADY, ROBERT SATER, JAMES MARSHALLS mark
There is an addition interlined made by AGNES FILMER 3rd August, 1616 when she confirmed it with her own mark in the presence of WILLIAM WILCOCKE and RAYNOLD FILMER, WILLIAM WELDISH and AGNES FILMER.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury v.113 folio 120 Probate 6 Jun 1618
Richard Ellyott of Boughton Malherbe, yeoman, will dated 11 Apr 1618
EDWARD ELLIOTT, youngest son
ANN, BETHUILA, ALICE my three daughters
NICHOLAS my son
PATIENCE my wife
My wife and EDWARD son Exors.
Mr. ARTHUR HONEYWOOD and ERASMUS ELMESTONE, both of Lenham overseers
to son THOMAS ELLIOTT all lands and tenements at Bethersden and Warren street Wychling
Witnesses: ROGER HENNEKER. ERASMUS ELMESTONE.
Source: Probate 2 Jul 1621
John Packman of Hucking
ROBERT my son, tenements and land in Hucking
JOSEPH FILMER son of ELLEN, my wife..
ELLEN my wife
Witnesses: HENRY STAPLE, THOS. POTEN (?)
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.66 folio 99 Probate 18 Nov 1624
THOMASIN THATCHER, of Sittingbourne, widow, will dated 10 Jul 1624
To be buried churchyard of Wormshill near my husbands tomb
To the preacher who shall preach at my burial 10/-
To poor of Wormshill 20/-
daughter JANE £75
daughter THOMASINE £75
daughter FRANCES £75 at 18 and £4 per year until 18
daughter AMY THATCHER £75 at 18 my executor to educate and maintain her until 18
to my said four daughters all household stuff
ELIZABETH WOLGATE my daughter 6/8
ALICE GRENWELL, wife of RICHARD GREENWELL and to MARTHA wife of WILLIAM MITCHELL, 6/8 each
son WILLIAM THATCHER, 5/-
Mrs RICHARD and Mrs ROBERT THATCHER, 5/- each
eldest son THOMAS THATCHER the residue of my goods, he to be executor
ROBERT TASSELL, my brother, and WILLIAM WOLGATE, my son-in-law to be overseers and to them 10/- each
Witness: JOHN DALE.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.65 folio 341 Probate 29 Oct 1625
James Packham of Lenham, husbandman, will dated 13 Sep 1625
To the poor of Lenham 20/-
ROBERT my son £80 at 21
daughter AMY £50 at 21
daughter ELIZABETH £50 at 21 or Marriage
daughter JOHANNE £50 at 21 or Marriage
daughter MARIE £40 at 21 or Marriage
daughter DENNES £40 at 21 or Marriage
my sister SUSAN PACKMAN 40/-
my sister ELIZABETH PACKMAN 10/-
Mr. FOX for funeral sermon 10/-
THOMAS FILMER of Wychling to be executor, and THOMAS HUTCHINGS of Charing overseer
My executor to have bringing up of my children and to keep my son at school two years and then to bind him apprentice.
Witness: ROBERT PACKNAM. JOSEPH PARKES. ERASMUS ELMSTONE.
Note. He was probably a son of RALPH and brother of JOHN (see 1614 & 1621). He married MERCY PHILPOTT in 1602.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.49 folio 28 Probate 24 May 1631
JOHN YOUNG, of Charing, Clerk, will dated 21 Apr 1631
Will mentions wife MARION, sons THOMAS and EDWARD.
Leaves 12d. each to the children of his daughters one, CATHERINE the wife of RICHARD FILMER, the other the wife of ROBERT TAUNTON.
Source: Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.52 folio 297 Probate 30 Oct 1638
Ellen Packnam of Hucking, widow, will dated 12 Sep 1638
To REYNOLD FILMER of Wychling, my son £4 and four pairs of sheets etc.
The rest to ROBERT PACKNAM of Hucking, my son whom I make executor.
Witnesses: HENRY STAPLE, ALEXANDER PACKNAM (mark).
Source: Probate 15 Sep 1640
THOMASIN JEFFREY, of Stalisfield, widow, will dated 31 Aug 1640
To poor of Stalisfield 20/-
son ROBERT £50 etc
son WILLIAM £20
daughter MARGERY, wife of ALEXANDER BODLE £10
daughter THOMASIN, wife of GEORGE PHILPOT £10
daughter SARAH, wife of RICHARD THATCHER £10, and her children ..
DOROTHY, wife of THOMAS HOOKER £10 and her children
Grandchild ELIZABETH ELLIOTT £5
THOMASIN, daughter of ALEXANDER BODLE £5
sons and daughters of WILLIAM BODLE by my daughter, JANE, his wife deceased 20/- each at 21
RICHARD, ROBERT, THOMAS and ALEXANDER BODLE, sons of ALEXANDER BODLE deceased 20/- each at 21
GEORGE, THOMASIN, ANNE, SARAH, ROBERT, children of GEORGE PHILPOTTT 20/- each at 21
Residue to son THOMAS, he to be executor
Witnesses: PHINEHAS COSLEY, clerk, writer hereof, REGINALD WISE.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury 252 or 282 Woolton Probate 24 Jun 1658
JAMES FILMER of Newenden, husbandman
Wife DOROTHY, executrix
Witnessed by JEFFERY SKEERE, RICHARD FILMER and JOHN HOLENDER (? HERENDEN or HOLINDEN)
JAMES, the son of WILLIAM FILMER and BETHULIA ELLETT, died on the 13th September, 1657 being buried at Wichling.
Source: Filmer Family Papers. U.120. T.200/15. Probate 1669
SIR EDWARD FILMER, of East Sutton, will dated 1667
my mother, Dame ANNE FILMER, £300
my sister, Dame ANNE GODSHALK, £100
my brother SAMUELL, £200
FRANCIS STEVENS of Virginia, gentleman, £50
my nephew, JOHN GODSHALK, £50
my niece, ANNE GODSHALK, £200
poor of East Sutton, £5
my brother ROBERT, and his heirs, all my mannors, lands, tenements, etc, in Counties of Kent and Sussex. ROBERT to be the sole executor.
Source: Canterbury Original will 961, 1647
THOMAS FILMER, of Witchling, yeoman, original will dated 19 Feb 1647
THOMAS FILMER was the son of REGINALD FILMER and ANNIS ALLEN. THOMAS died in 1670 (and his wife in 1660) and by that time there was no point in proving the will.
To JOHN FILMER, my son, £20.
To either of my sons ROBERT, RICHARD and WILLIAM, 5/-
To my wife JOANE, 40/- a year and moiety of household goods
To son JOHN, the other moiety
Wife to live at Court Lodge, which I now possess
To my grandchildren and godchildren THOMAS FILMER, son of the aforesaid ROBERT FILMER, and THOMAS FILMER, son of the aforesaid WILLIAM FILMER, and to their several and respective heirs, two acres of wood called Row Wood in Otterden abutting to the lands of the heirs of Sir JUSTINIAN LEWIN towards the east and north and to the lands of EDWARD FILMER, south and west.
Residue to my son HENRY, whom I make my executor
Witnessed by THOMAS HENMAN and THOMAS WILLIAMS.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.73 folio 68, probate 15 Dec 1670
WILLIAM STRAINE, the elder, of Bredgar, carpenter, will dated 26 Oct 1667
eldest son WILLIAM
son JOHN
son in law WILLIAM WELLS 12d. and to his son WILIAM 5/- and to JAMES WELLS 5/-.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.73 folio 381, probate 6 Jul 1675
JAMES FILMER, of Ulcombe, cordwainer, will dated 5 Aug 1673
JAMES FILMER, the son of WILLIAM FILMER and MARY, died at Ulcombe in 1675
JANE, wife of CHRISTOPHER LEE of Maidstone, 20/-
ELIZABETH FILMER, my kinswoman, daughter of WILLIAM FILMER of Doddington, 40/-
widow VINNEY of Lenham, my kinswoman, 10/-
MARTHA BAKER, my kinswoman, daughter of JAMES BAKER of Bread, in Sussex, £5
RICHARD WEEKS of Boughton Malherbe, £5
JOHN EGLEDON, £5
Residue to ELIZABETH
Signed in the presence of RICHARD SKAYRE, EDWARD LUCE
The will was proved by ELIZABETH, his sister
Source: Probate 7 Dec 1675
THOMAS FILMER, of Witchling, yeoman, will dated 23 Nov 1675
THOMAS FILMER, the son of REGINALD FILMER and ELIZABETH WILDISH, died in 1675.
My wife, ELIZABETH, to be sufficiently maintained by my executor and THOMAS who is in my house to be brought up until he is twenty-one years of age and then to have £5
My brother JAMES of Otterden 40/- and all goods...
My brother WILLIAM of Doddington ... whom I constitute and make executor
Witnesses: THOMAS CONWAY, RICHARD WELDROK.
Source: Filmer Family Papers CKS, U120 T200/16 and 17, probate 1676
Sir Robert FILMER, of East Sutton, will dated 1674
Sir ROBERT FILMER (1st Baronet) died at the age of 54 on the 22nd March 1675/76. In his will, drawn up in 1674, he mentions his surviving children: ROBERT, EDWARD, ANNE, AMY and ELIZABETH. Two other children had predeceased him: CHARLES and SAMUEL.
To be buried at East Sutton by my wife.
my second son, EDWARD, £100 annuity and £500
my three daughters, ANNE, AMY and ELIZABETH £1500 on their marriage and £500 on the birth of their first child.
my cousin THOMAS RAYMOND of Grays Inn
my sons ROBERT and EDWARD, my lands in Waldersey in the Isle of Ely, in the County of Cambridge, also with all my lands in East Bridge, Ivy Church and New Church in Romney Marsh in the said county of Kent, with my farm in Chartham and lands in Darwent (?), farms in Ulcombe, called Stone Hall, Manor of Witchling, etc. etc. on trust to pay the above annuities etc.
Residue to my son ROBERT, sole executor.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 16/30, probate 15 Sep 1679
Richard FILMER, of Witchling, will dated 10 Mar 1678
RICHARD FILMER, the eldest son of WILLIAM FILMER & BETHULIA ELLET, who died in 1679
To the poor of Wichling 5/-.
Residue of goods and chattels to my beloved cousin, ROBERT FILMER, whom I make sole executor
Also I give him all my messuages and lands in Witchling.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury 77/197, probate 21 Sep 1688
WILLIAM STRAINE, of Wormshill, yeoman, will dated 6 May 1688
To be buried in church of Wormshill
my daughter ANNE STRAINE, my house and orchard containing about one acre in Rainham, in occupation of the widow, CHAPMAN, and half my household stuff.
My son JOHN the messuage I dwell in with the lands etc. containing about 30 acres in Wormshill. Also my house in Bicknor and Bredgar with lands etc. containing about 7 acres, late in the occupation of SIMON SELLING, on condition he pay to my daughter ANNE £80.
My son to be executor.
Witnesses: JOHN HAWKER, JOHN FOORD, JOHN GILES.
Note. His son, JOHN, is presumably the `kinsman' mentioned in the will of THOMAS FILMER, of Lenham, dated 1688 and proved in 1700
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury A 97 76, probate 1698
John Rumney of Sutton Valence
his mother JANE HALE of Sutton Valence, widow
his wife AMY to whom he leaves his manor of Hurst in Otterden (and farm) containing 120 acres and two woods of ten acres in Otterden which were lately purchased of Sir ROBERT FILMER of East Sutton Bart.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury A 79 19, probate 2 Mar 1696
Archibald Clinckard of Sutton Valence, will dated 20 Feb 1695
WILL of ARCHIBALD CLINCKARD of Sutton Valence, Kent Wife MARGARET
daughter ELIZABETH CLINCARD
son ANTHONY CLINKARD and his heirs
grandson JOHN WELLER . at age 21
Note. His daughter. ARCHIBELLA, married EDWARD FILMER
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury A 79 301, probate May 1699
MARGARET CLINKARD of Sutton Valence, Kent, widow
Grandchild JOHN WELLER 20 Pounds
Poor of the parish of Sutton.
Note. Her daughter. ARCHIBELLA, married EDWARD FILMER
Source: French (Walloon) Church Will Register Vol.1, Entry 71, dated 5 Sep 1626, died 13 Dec 1626
Corneille LE SEDT of Canterbury
the testator directs that his body be buried according to the rites of the Church of Canterbury, and leaves legacies to the poor of the Walloon Church there, of which he is a member, and to the Minister of the same.
He bequeaths his property to his two sons, Cornille and Jaques DE SEDT, and to his wife, Jeanne LE SEDT.
Witness: Anthoine DENIS
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.43 folio 395, probate 12 Oct 1580
THOMAS BRETT OF ASHFORD, will dated 31 JULY 1580
To eldest son RICHARD BRETT House in which I dwell & lands in Ashford
Wife to have parlour with chimney in house in Kennington for life or widowhood & £3 p/a
Son RICHARD BRETT & CLEMENT JURDEN of Kennington to manage lands until GREGORY BRETT my son shall be 26 years and to pay daughter ELIZABETH 20 marks a year until 20 years and same to daughter SUSAN, then lands to youngest son THOMAS BRETT
Lands in Kennington to son GREGORY
By deed 28 JULY 1580 annuity of 40sh to son THOMAS
EXORS RICHARD BRETT & CLEMENT JURDEN
WITS JARVIS LEEDES - BARTHOLOMEWE REINOLDS - THOS URRICKE
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.66 folio 357, probate 5 Jun 1624
RICHARD BRETT OF ESHFORD, will dated 9 APRIL 1623
(His first wife DEBRA died in 1611. He married Mrs Joane COLLEYE or COLLEGE in 1612)
To wife JOANE two bushells wheat and two loads wheat. To have use of joyned bed, featherbed , two feather boulsters and one covlet feather pillows two blankets one payer of sheets. Many other household articles mentioned. So long as she shall keep herself a widdowe.
On her death or marriage to be divided between sons JOHN BRETT & THOMAS BRETT
Son GREGORY BRETT to have ten shillings
Sons JOHN & THOMAS to have residue including two messuages in Eshford called NEW RENTS. The longest livers to divide among them
SOLE EXOR JOHN BRETT
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.81 folio 374, probate 5 Nov 1711
RICHARD BRETT OF MERSHAM YEOMAN, will dated 26 OCT 1711
(No living children from either marriage)
Wish to be buried next to late wife Mary in Mersham churchyard
RICHARD BRETT son of WILLIAM BRETT of SMEETH to have all property in Mersham (Mostly KINGSFORD ST FARM now KINGSFORD HALL) lately purchased from heirs of RICHARD TAPLEY after decease of second wife BARBARA BRETT late Mrs BARBARA CROWTHER of NACKINGTON
20s p/a from Property in Mersham to poor of Mersham
Brother ISAAC BRETT of BETHERSDEN £10 p/a
Estate in BOUGHTON ALUPH to kinsman ROBERT GORHAM after death of wife
ROBERT GORHAM to pay 20s p/a for poor of Kennington
Robert Gorham to have cut & mow of Common Meadow called BROADMEAD in Hinxhill B. Aluph Kennington & Willesborough
Estate in Kennington to ROBERT son of THOMAS GORHAM
œ5 to Godson RICHARD REEVES son of JOHN REEVES
Wife Barbara to have all rents but to pay brother Isaac from them Robert Gorham to help with management of estate
SOLE EXTRIX BARBARA BRETT
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.99 folio 350, probate 14 Nov 1776 to Wm Ward
RICHARD BRETT OF ASHFORD, will dated 5 JUNE 1773
Son THOMAS BRETT Messuage and 14 acres in Mersham for life ( WM WARD gent of Benenden as trustee then to legal children of THOMAS
£300 to THOMAS
Wife MARY BRETT (Nee HATCHER) £20 and household goods
Daughter MARY BRETT £300
All 4 chn THOMAS, MARY, SUSANNAH, wife of HART BAKER & ANNE, wife of WM WALL to have £5 each for mourning
Residue to exors for benefit of chn
EXORS WILLIAM WARD & DAVID LADE of Willsborough yeoman £10 each
WITS WM LONG - C BUNCE - JOHN SAMPSON
CODICIL 19 MAR 1774
Daughter Mary married to JAMES HEAD of Chillenden to have £300
(This is an extremely long will trying to prevent HART BAKER husband of SUSANNAH from inheriting anything. Every possible eventuality is met)
Source: Probate 20 Feb 1844
JOHN BRETT OF MERSHAM FARMER, will dated 21 JUNE 1843
TO STEPHEN BRETT OF MERSHAM AND JOHN READ OF ASHFORD GENTLEMAN
All property left to wife MARY BRETT( neePELLATT)
On her death everything to be sold and divided between living chn excepting that 4 grandchn ARTHUR APSLEY BRETT and JOHN, GEORGE & ANNE NEWTON to have a share
Son STEPHEN BRETT to have £5 as well as his share
Daughter ELIZABETH BRETT £5 As well as her share
EXORS STEPHEN BRETT JOHN READ
WITS STEPHEN BRETT, JOHN READ, W BROWNING
Source: Helen Plowes
WILLIAM BRETT OF SMEETH, will dated 22 APRIL1742
Wife JANE BRETT (nee MASON) to have £9 annually from messuages in Smeeth and Brabourne
Son JOHN BRETT to have annuity of £10 or £13 if his wife dies
Sons RICHARD BRETT & THOMAS BRETT all properties in Smeeth and Brabourne to hold in common and to pay an annuity to WILLIAM BRETT (son)
Sons RICHARD and WILLIAM BRETT to have other property in Smeeth occupied by JAMES MAINARD
Wife to have great hall of house and chamber over it for life if she weishes or the property inhabited by James Mainard
RICHARD ANDTHOMAS BRETT to provide faggots for JANE from their lands
Son William BRETT to have £5 p/a From properties at Throughleigh in Kent given to me by ELIZABETH THURSTON now deceased
SOLE EXTRIX JANE BRETT
CODICIL ADDED 30 NOV 1742
Bequest to sons RICHARD and WILLIAM revoked. RICHARD and THOMAS made tenants
in common for natural life of son JOHN. After his death daughters KATHERINE wife of
BENJAMIN PILCHER and BARBARA wife of RICHARD RANDALPH to inherit unless wife
wants it
SECOND WILL OF WILLIAM BRETT OF SMEETH GENTLEMAN, 1 APRIL 1749
Son WILLIAM £100
Son THOMAS £100
JOHN BRETT £12 annually
JANE BRETT wife to have all my goods and chattels and occupation of house and after her
death sons WILLIAM and THOMAS to share equally between them
Wife to have £5 p/a, 100 faggots
Daughter BARBARA RANDOLPH wife of RICHARD RANDOLPH of Smeeth butcher to keep
property now in his occupation
Son RICHARD BRETT to have all properties in Smeeth and Brabourne now occupied by him
SOLE EXOR RICHARD BRETT
WITS FRANCIS WHITFIELD - MARTHA WHITFIELD - MARY PARTERS
Source: Dave Lott, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/70/621, Probate 30 October 1638
JOSHUA LOTT, Yeoman of Stockbury, Kent, will dated October 3rd 1638
Agnes, Wife
William Lott, Son.
Thomas Lott, Son and sole executor.
Catherine Lott, Dau
Jane Lott, Dau
Anne Lott, Dau
Jane Wood, Dau
Edward Wood, Son in Law.
Anne, Elizabeth, Margaret and Jane Wood, Granddaughters.
Jane Terry, Widow.
Edward Clarke and Richard Allen, made mark as witnesses to will.
Edward Aldey, Probate Clerk
Considerable land holdings and buildings at Stockbury mentioned in will.
Source: Dave Lott, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/72/440, Probate November 1668
JOSHUA LOTT, of Stockbury, Kent, will dated October 17th 1668
Margaret, Joshua’s second wife.
William Lott, son deceased.
William Lott, grandson and son of the above William.
Thomas Lott, son & joint executor
Joseph Lott, son & joint executor
Anne Lott, dau
Margaret Ball, dau of Gillingham Kent
Mary Stratton, dau of Woolage Kent
Elizabeth Woolott, dau
Thomas Woolott, grandson.
Richard Woolott, grandson.
Joshua Woolott, grandson
William Woolott, grandson.
Anne Woolott, granddaughter.
John Saywed, stepson.
Thomas Knight & Ambrose Barron, witness to the will
A chest having belonged to first wife.
Considerable land holdings. Houses at Bosoear and Soathbourne, both in Stockbury, and fields known as Old Court & Little Dunstall.
Source: Dave Lott, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/85/2, Probate October 1719
YEOMAN LOTT, of the Town and Liberty of Faversham Kent, will dated 1719
Elizabeth, wife and executrix
Robert Lott, son.
Elizabeth Lott, dau
Mary Burgess, Dau
William Burgess, Son in Law, and a Baker of Faversham.
John Little, Luria Gothias and Walter Jones are the witnesses to will
Mentions about 100 pounds in legacies, goods and chattels.
Source: Dave Lott, Prerogative Court of Canterbury PROB11/978 (Nat Archives). Probate 13h June 1772
WILLIAM LOTT of Tenterden Kent, not dated
Dousabel, (Tempest) wife and executor
William Lott, son
Elizabeth Lott, dau and executor.
Jane Lott, dau and exeucutor
Dousabel Lott, dau
Mary Blackmore Lott, dau
Anne Tempest Lott, dau
John Neve, Thomas Mercer and John Drury are the witnesses to the will.
Mentions his lands in the parishes of Woodchurch, Thurnham, Rolvenden, Biddenden, Thurnham, Bodley Detling.
Source: Dave Lott, Prerogative Court of Canterbury PROB11/1781 (Nat Archives) Probate February 18th 1831
DOUSABELL LOTT spinster of Tenterden Kent, will dated September 28th 1831
Thomas Lott, nephew
John Tempest Weston, nephew.
Jane Carpenter, neice and wife to Thomas Carpenter, executor.
Hariet Weston neice and executor
Sarah Beale, niece
Dowsabell Jarmian, neice
Jane Piddleston, neice and wife of George Piddeston
Elizabeth Russell, widow and dau to the late Thomas Blackmore.
Sarah Blackmore, spinster and dau to the late Thomas Blackmore
Elizabeth Ball, spinster
Harriott Ball, spinster
Elizabeth Maurbank, niece and wife to Thomas Maurbank.
Legacies to the six children of Thomas Weston Deceased.
Legacies to the four eldest daughters of the late Jeremiah Droplett.
Joshua Minum? solicitor Tenterden and John Vennall Caister his clerk
Will mentions mourning rings for three servants and the distribution of money, silver plate, furniture and a request to be buried close to her parents at Thurnham
Signed DOUSABELL LOTT
Source: Dave Lott, Prerogative Court of Canterbury PROB 11/1727 (Nat Archives) Probate June 2nd 1827
JANE LOTT spinster of Tenterden Kent, will dated September 6th 1805
There were 3 Codicils, the final one dated May 31st 1827
Late of Tenterden, but now of St Mildred’s Canterbury.
Requests burial at Thurnham, close to her parents.
William Lott, brother, (later deceased.) cause for one codicil
Ann Lott, Sister.
Mary Lott, sister
Dousabell Lott, sister
Elizabeth Lott, sister and now husband to Thomas Weston.
Elizabeth Lott, niece
Harriet Weston, niece
Later additions mentioned in codicils:
Thomas Lott, nephew and son of William Lott now deceased.
Joshua Lott, nephew and as above.
George Lott, nephew, and as above.
There were no wittnesses to the will.
Thomas Carpenter and Charlotte Lefuel gave a sworn affadavit regarding the will.
Mentions Silver tea pot , plate, a gold watch furniture and investments.
Will addendums were made at St Midreds Canterbury, and the final one at Tenterden, Kent.
Source: Dave Lott, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/85/2g Pobate 1719
JOSHUA LOTT (Yeoman) of Thurnham Kent, will dated October 24th 1719
Dying of the Small Pox.
Mary, Wife
William Lott, Son
Jane Lott, Dau
William Lott, Brother and executor.
Joshua Lott, Nephew and son of William Lott.
William Lott, Nephew and son of William Lott.
Mary Lott, Niece and Dau to William Lott
Elizabeth Lott, Niece and dau of William Lott.
Jane Lott, Niece and dau of William Lott
James Blackmore, Mary Dawson & Stephen Baker, Witnesses.
Joshua requests his brother William to act as the guardian for his children.
Mentions Messuages, lands and tennaments in Thurnham and Stockbury Kent.
Source: Roy Day, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/43/362, Probate 7 Oct 1579
Jervase Day of Benenden, nuncupative will dated 11 Aug 1579
In the Name of God, Amen, these are the wordes the w[hi]ch Jervase Dey of Benenden dyd speake, beinge syck in bodye, but in good reme[m]brance, before his deathe, the 11th of August last past 1579.
Item I doe gyve my daughter Elnor Horden 2 stockes of Bees, 2 platters, 2 sawsers, one pewter dyshe and one christning sheete.
I gyve unto Alyce my wyef all the Rest of my goodes and cattalls, payenge my dettes and legacyes.
And I do make Alyce my wyef my Executrix of the same.
Wyttnesses hereunto Jervase Morley, George Waghorne and Launcelott Gybson.
Source: Roy Day, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/59/75, Probate 5 Jun 1606
Jervase Day of Rolvenden, nuncupative will dated May 1606
In the name of God, Amen, Jervace Daye of the p[ar]ishe of Roldinden, in the tyme of the sicknes whereof he dyed, and in the moneth of May in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred and six, beinge thoughe weake in body yet of verie p[er]fecte memorie, did make and declare his last will and testamente nu[n]cupative in manner and forme followinge, or by the like wordes in effect and substance, in the p[rese]nce and hearinge of the p[er]sons hereunder named,
That is, beinge moved to dispose of his goodes, He said that he would, and his minde was that Agnes Daye his wife should have his lease and all his goodes and Chattalles whatsoever towardes the payment of his debttes and bringinge up of his children,
For quoth he, my children are hers as well as myne, and therefore doubted not that she would be carefull of them, or wordes to that effecte.
These beinge witnesses Richard Goldinge, George Day, with others.
Source: Roy Day, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/68/229, Probate 7 July 1632
Richard Daye of Cranbrook, husbandman, will not dated
The last Will and Testament of Richard Daye of Cranebrook, husbandman, late deceased.
First I will and bequeath my soule to the allmighte God who made it, and I will my bodie to the earthe.
And I … and appoint my wife Ruth Day, my … … of all the goodes and Chattells that I have, And I … and desire her to pay my debt with my goodes.
And the … to remaine to the said Ruth my wife and …
the m[ar]ke of the said Richard Daye
Read, sealed and delivered in the presence of … … Bayley witnesses and Richard … scr[iptor].
Source: Roy Day, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/24/25, Probate 21 Jan 1545/6
John Day of Benenden Charth[a]m in the Cownty of Kente, will dated Oct 1545
safe of memorie and parffitte of memorie, make my will after this man[er] and forme folowing.
Fyrste I bequethe my soule to Almightie God, my body to be buried in the church yard of Charth[a]m aforesayd.
It[e]m I bequethe to the highe alter 20d, also to the churche 20d.
It[e]m I bequethe to my brother Will[ia]m 40s,
Also to 4 men that shall bere me to churche 16d.
The resydewe of my goodes, all the costes at my buryall and monthes mynd dyschargyd, I Will shall be bestowed amongste my bretherne and Sisters acording to the descresyon of John Browne and Johan hys wyf, whome I make my full executors, Willyng them have 20s for paynes taking.
In Witnes herof John Browne, Will[ia]m Hirste, Richarde Turner.
Source: Roy Day, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC17/23/211, Probate 14 Mar 1544/5
John Day of Chartham
I will my master and my dame to be myne executors, and for their paines taking I give them 20s.
Also I give to the highe aultar of Chartham 20d,
And to the behofe of the churche 20d.
It[e]m I bequethe to my brother William Day 40s.
And the reste of my goodes to be distributed betwene my bretherne and Susterne,
And also 4or Ringers 16d.
This will made the Fryday before saynte Denys day.
Witnes Sir Richard Turner, William Herste, Elizabeth Elson and other.
Source: Steve Green, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 3 Feb 1819
Ann Alchin of Staplehurst, widow, will dated 21 Nov 1805
Nephew Robert Spratt of Staplehurst, farmer, executor
Joseph Spratt of Milton £5
my loving brother Thomas Bigg of Maidstone, cordwainer
to be buried at Boughton Monchelsea near my late husband William Alchin
Elizabeth the wife of Robert Spratt of Staplehurst
wife of William Spratt my nephew
Thomas Whiting, an infant now living with my nephew Robert Spratt
Elizabeth Chittenden widow of Thomas Chittenden of Staplehurst
occupier Bowles
Witnessed by John Lefeaver - John A...y?
Codicil dated 10 Jan 1809
Mary? Spratt daughter of William Spratt
Hannah Spratt daughter of William Spratt
Charlotte Backhurst
Wm Broker? wife
Mrs. Epps
Codicil dated 29 Jan 1818 after death of her brother.
Mr Watson
John Bigg of Boxley
Mrs. Wood sister to Mr. J. Bigg
Widow Chittenden, Sarah Hooker and Mrs. Brooker
Robert Spratt appeared at the Court. The name John was struck out and replaced by Joseph (Spratt) his brother. John being a sick man and Joseph poor. Thomas Bigg died about 12 months ago.
Source: Steve Green, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 22 Apr 1841
Judith Allchin of Chatham, widow, will dated 1 Jun 1839
friend John Martin Bulmer of Strood, Gentleman, executor and trustee
niece Ann Marsden, widow
niece Sarah Holman, widow
niece Harriott Pearson wife of ___
niece Fanny Poacher wife of John
Martha Farmer (wife of John Farmer) now residing with me
brother John Dabson
niece Sophia Nelius wife of ___
Witnessed by William Hough Fry, surgeon, Strood - Geo. Furrell, clerk to Mess'rs Twopenny & Essell, sol'rs, Rochester.
Source: Steve Green, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 11 Sep 1758
Phillip Alchorne of Otford, tanner, will dated 10 Jul 1758
son Richard
son Samuel, executor
Witnessed by James Crossley - Newman Hayes - Nath. Pearston.
Source: Steve Green, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 16 May 1805 & 13 Jul 1805
William Alchin of Boughton Mounchelsea, yeoman, will dated 26 Mar 1804
friend John Lefeaver of Marden, victualler, executor and overseer
loving wife Ann
friend William Tompkin of Staplehurst, yeoman, executor
Elizabeth Bassett wife of William the elder of Linton, wheelwright & sister of Wm Tompkin
property in Marden and Linton occupied by William Bassett the elder, executor
Elizabeth Tompkin, widow, mother of Wm
William Bassett son of Wm the elder
occupiers Thomas Dodge, William Boorman and Edward Day at Linton
Witnessed by Philip Watson, Staplehurst, chirugion - John Boorman, same place - Geo. Mank? att'y, same place.
Codicil dated 20 Apr 1804
purchase of property from Thomas Johnson of Linton, butcher
Witnessed by Philip Watson - John Boarman - Geo. Munk.
Codicil dated 2 Mar 1805
Witnessed by Thos Alexander, Maidstone - W.A. Dunning, attorney, Maidstone - Frances Fuggle, servant to Mr. Dunning.
Source: Steve Green, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 17 Aug 1813 and 31 May 1826
John Sills Charlton of East Farleigh, Gentleman, will dated 13 May 1811
Robert Brattle of Wateringbury, Gentleman, executor and trustee
James Walter of Marden, Gentleman, executor and trustee
property - Jordins, Dean Street, East Farleigh
wife Susanna
brother Edward Charlton
nephew John Charlton son of Edward
nephew John Sills Charlton son of my late brother Cornelius
Ann Forster daughter of Lawrence Forster late of Yalding, deceased and Mary his wife
occupiers Thomas Tapsfield and John Meopham at East Farleigh
occupier Francis Batten at Yalding
nephew Lawrence Forster son of Lawrence Forster deceased
nephews Thomas and Henry Charlton sons of my late brother Nathaniel
nieces Susanna and Sarah Tomkin daughters of my late sister Susanna Tomkin
Richard Forster son of my nephew Richard Forster deceased, < 21
Jane Forster daughter of my nephew Richard Forster deceased, < 21
sister Mary Forster
Stephen Charlton son of my nephew Cornelius, the son of my late brother Cornelius, < 21
Elizabeth, Susanna and Mary Charlton daughters of my nephew Cornelius, < 21
nieces Mary Clark wife of John, and Sarah Kennard wife of David, daughters of my sister Mary Forster
Susanna Pryer and Elizabeth Wedd daughters of my sister Mary Forster
Thomas Forster and Edward Sills Forster sons of my sister Mary Forster
Witnessed by Wm Scudamore, Maidstone - Henry Kingsford - J Morley, clerks to Mr Scudamore.
Codicil dated 24 Oct 1811
Witnessed by Wm Scudamore, Maidstone - George Curteis - J Morley, clerks to Mr Scudamore.
Codicil dated 28 May 1812
niece Frances wife of Richard Green, daughter of my sister Mary Forster
Witnessed by Wm Scudamore - Henry Kingsford - J Morley.
31 May 1826 administration granted to Elizabeth Ann Pawley wife of John, daughter of Cornelius Charlton deceased, and Ann Wedd wife of James, daughter of Mary Forster widow deceased
Robert Brattle is since dead
James Walter now a lunatic, the surviving executor, the Committee appointed by the High Court of Chancery of his estate and effects having been first duly cited ...
Edward Charlton (third part residual legatee) now dead.
Source: Steve Green, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.102 f.10, Probate 21 June 1790
Edmund Alchin of Linton, yeoman, will dated 24 December 1786
All that my farm commonly called Nobbs, consisting of a messuage or tenement, barn and other buildings and about 4 acres of land more or less situated in the Parish of Chart next to Sutton Valance now or late in the occupation of Edward Tree – to my son William Alchin for life
and after his decease to Ann his wife for life;
and after the survivor of them to my sons Thomas Alchin and Richard Alchin and their heirs etc forever, equally divided.
In case either of my said two sons Thomas and Richard die in the lifetime of my said son William Alchin and Ann his wife, or either of them, then I give the moiety (half part) or equal undivided share of him so dying of and in the said premises expectant on the decease of my said son William Alchin and Ann his wife, to the widow of whichever of them (the said Thomas and Richard Alchin) shall so die, for life, and after her decease to all and every the children of my said son so dying, their heirs etc, forever equally divided.
All that messuage or tenement barn oasthouse and buildings and several parcels of land thereunto belonging containing by estimation 10 acres more or less situate near Horsefield Bridges in the Parishes of Boughton Monchelsea and Staplehurst and now or late in the occupation of William Cordenly, to my son Thomas Alchin and his heirs forever.
All that my messuage or tenement lately erected and built and now or late in two dwellings with the garden spot and appurtenances situated in Marden and now or late in the occupations of the Widow Laddams and Pierson to my said son Thomas Alchin and his heirs forever.
All those my two messuages or tenements now or late in the three dwellings with the appurtenances situate in Boughton Monchelsea and now or late in the occupation of John Tart John Carter and Thomas Simmons or tenants to my said son Thomas Alchin and his heirs forever, nevertheless subject to and chargeable with the payment of an annuity of 6 pounds per annum which annuity I give to my son John Alchin for life.
My sons Thomas Alchin of Linton and William Alchin of Staplehurst to be Executors.
To my granddaughter Elizabeth wife of Samuel Cook – 1 guinea.
Residue of goods etc to my two sons Thomas and Richard Alchin equally divided.
witnessed by Josh Paul Ash Thomas Ongley and John Spratt.
Source: Steve Green, Consistory Court of Canterbury Vol.61 f.667, Probate PCC 15 Feb 1732
William Alchin of Lingvill (Lingfield?), Surrey, will dated 1 Feb 1732
To my brother Edward Alchin 40 pounds
To my kinsman Edward Alchin 30 pounds
To Richard Hulks of Boughton (Monchelsea?) 30 pounds
To Richard Alchin of Mavil (Mayfield?)30 pounds
To Edward Jenkins of Swanscombe 30 pounds
To John Alchin of Loose 50 pounds
To John Alchin of Rotherfield 30 pounds
William Smith and Priscilla his wife to be Executors and heirs to this Will and Testament – to whom all my goods etc (to pay legacies etc).
Witnessed by John Edmed Thomas Edmed Thos Taylor.
Probate granted in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury as the Testator had goods in more than one Diocese. Dated 15th February 1732, The Testator here stated to have been late of Otham, Kent.
Note – William Smith and Priscilla Alchin mentioned as having daughter christened at Linton by the name of Priscilla Smith 26th April 1730. Also daughter Mary christened 25th July 1725.
Source: Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 5 Feb 1774
Robert Adamson of Ramsgate, St Lawrence, Thanet, mariner, will dated 3 Aug 1770
daughter in law Jane Shepherdson, wife of Matthew of Ramsgate mariner, only child of my late wife Ann Adamson deceased, sole executrix
Witnessed by Ann Mackarey - William Maylam - Jno Middleton, Not. Public, Deal.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate ACC 4 July 1839, <£1000
Richard Skillman of Wye, linen draper, will dated 8 May 1839
son William Watts Skillman of Charing, draper, executor
son Edward Skillman of Hythe, draper, executor
son Charles Skillman of Wye, draper, executor
daughters Ann? and Frances Skillman.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate ACC 20 July 1839, <£100
Sarah Stone of Charlton next Dover, widow, will dated 22 Dec 1837
daughter Mary Ann wife of Michael Curtis Clark of Dover, executrix
son John Stone, executor
Ann Stone.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate ACC 17 Aug 1839, <£100
Daniel Soggee of Wye, will dated 7 Jun 1839
executor Henry Jones of Wye, groom
seven children.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate ACC 1 Aug 1839, <£100
Mary Thorp of Canterbury, widow, will dated 4 Nov 1833
executor Henry Marlen of Canterbury, school master
Mary Marlen.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 p.824 (LDS #1484568), Probate ACC 28 Sep 1839, <£450
John Setterfield of St Lawrence, Thanet, yeoman, will dated 23 Jul 1839
executor John Hutchings senior of Chislet, gardener
Mary Pain Hutchings.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate PCC 9 Oct 1839, <£200
Sarah Twinch of Collyers Buildings, Blackheath, widow, will dated 5 Jun 1836
died 15 Sep 1839
administrator Joseph Twinch of 15 Henry Street, Kingsland Road, warehouseman
daughter Sarah S...ton.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate CCC 3 Aug 1839, <£2000
Mary Shrewsbury of Deal, widow, will dated 15 May 1839
son Daniel Crambrook of Keighley (of Maidstone in 1864), York Dissenting Minister, executor
son William Crambrook of 379 Strand, silversmith, executor
son James Crambrook of Deal, linen draper (died 1856 in Australia), executor
Margaret Crambrook wife of James, died 1862
law suit by 1864.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 (LDS #1484568), Probate PCC 30 Oct 1839, <£600
Elizabeth Shepherd of Nettlestead, widow, will dated 10 Sep 1839
died 14 Oct 1839
son Lewes Shepherd of Nettlestead, farmer, executor.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 p.922 (LDS #1484568), Probate PCC 10 Dec 1839, <£3000
Samuel Taylor of East Lane, Greenwich, carpenter, will dated 10 Nov 1835
died 27 Aug 1839
executrix Mildred Taylor of Greenwich (wife?), (died 29 Oct 1869)
executor Robert Easto of 27 Great Dover Street, Southwark, tea dealer
daughter Lydia M Shepherd
daughters Charlotte G, Hannah S, Charles? M and Rhoda A Taylor
reference to estate of John Carne (will dated 1820):
Jane and Emma Trevena, John C Jenkin, Jennifer Trevena previously Jenkin, Elizabeth Carne Jenkin
reference to petition in Chancery 15 Jul 1851.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 p.962 (LDS #1484568), Probate CCC 16 Oct 1839, <£450
John Tanton of Lenham, will dated 19 Feb 1839
executor John Tanton of Milton next Sittingbourne, bricklayer
sons James and Edward Tanton.
Source: Death Duty IR26/1532 p.965 (LDS #1484568), Probate CCC 16 Oct 1839, <£600
Simon Stockley the elder of Ramsgate, Thanet, mariner, will dated 12 Apr 1831
executor Edward Miles of Ramsgate, yeoman
executor Benjamin Hoile of Ramsgate, grocer
son Simon
daughter Sarah Langley
Anne Mills
late son John's 3 children.
Source: Dave Lott, Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury PRC/17/85/16e, Probate 1720
JANE LOTT, (nee GODDEN) widow of Stockbury Kent, will dated 22 Dec 1719
Jane Bowell, granddaughter.
Ann Bowell, granddaughter.
Deborah Bowell, granddaughter.
Mary Bowell, granddaughter.
Joshua Bowell, grandson.
Elizabeth Stiles, daughter.
John, Joshua, Jane Filmer, Mary, and Elizabeth Stiles the children of the above daughter Elizabeth Stiles.
Ann Tomlin, daughter, and wife of John Tomlin.
John and Jane the children of the above daughter Ann Tomlin.
William and Jane, children of her late son Joshua Lott.
William Lott , son and sole executor
Thomas Walter, witness who made mark.
Source: Dave Lott, Consistory Court of Canterbury PRC/32/61/844, Probate 24th October 1735
WILLIAM LOTT, of Thurnham Kent, will dated 18th November 1735
Jane Lott, daughter.
Mary , daughter, and wife of Thomas Stanley.
Elizabeth , daughter and wife of John Marshall.
Joshua Lott, son
William Lott, son
Elizabeth Lott, wife.
Elizabeth Filmer, granddaughter
William Filmer, grandson.
Executors, Wife Elizabeth Lott, Son Joshua Lott, and John Duckesbury, brother in law.
Witnesses, John Rayner, Ann Rayner and James Coombe.
Several legacies, land, an orchard and two messuages and a Smithy all mentioned as being in, or near to Linsted, Barkside, Dollar Hill, Hartlip, The Sheef Linsted.
Probate actioned by Elizabeth the relict, Joshua Lott son of the deceased and John Duckesbury.
Probate granted by William Garling clerk to Richard Chicheley Commisary General of the City and District of Canterbury.
Source: Robin Beard, Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Probate 25 Sep 1830
Henry Smith of Slade Green, Crayford, farmer, will dated 12 Mar 1829
wife Elizabeth
daughter Elizabeth wife of William Hate of North End, Crayford, labourer
grandsons John, Henry, James and Edmund Hate
granddaughters Elizabeth and Jane (<21) Hate
friend Mr Anthony Smith of North End, Crayford, baker, executor
Mr Stoneham
grandson Henry Smith <21
Sarah, Ann and Charlotte Smith, daughters of my deceased son Henry, <21
Witnessed by Sam'l Watson, Bouverie Str, Fleet Street [sol'r] - James Miles, Crayford - Thomas Hoare, Crayford.
William Hate and Elizabeth Smith married 3 Aug 1794 at Stone near Dartford (IGI)
Source: Ann Clarke, Consistory Court of Rochester, Probate 14 Sep 1753
Sarah Tranah of Strood, widow, will dated 3 Oct 1748
my loving daughter Hannah Tranah of Strood, spinster, executrix, sole beneficiery
Witnessed by Rich Webb - John Hick
Probate granted to Hannah Elliott formerly Tranah, now wife of Thomas Elliott.
Source: Ann Clarke, Consistory Court of Rochester, Probate Jan 1763
Hestor Tranah of Strood, widow, will dated 4 Aug 1761
brother John Boucher of Strood, victualler, executor, trustee and guardian
brother William Boucher of Strood, victualler, executor, trustee and guardian
brother in law Henry Robbins of Chatham, caulker, executor, trustee and guardian
children Arthur and William Tranah <21
sister Hannah Robbins wife of Henry
brother George Boucher
Witnesses Robert Taylor - Martha Mitton - .... Mitton.
Source: Ann Clarke, Archdeaconry Court of Rochester, Probate 2 May 1750
William Tranah/Tranaw of Strood, shipwright carpenter's mate of HMS Pembroke, will dated 20 Feb 1746
beloved mother Sarah Tranah of Strood, widow, executrix
Witnesses Henry Loft - James Cattell - Charles Claphamson.
Source: Gerry Doyle, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Prob 11/1982, Probate 10 June 1843
Catherine Witherden of Dover, widow, will dated 18th December 1839
Richard Menpes, nephew, £1500, executor
Joseph Menpes, nephew, £1500, executor
Elizabeth Mary King, daughter of my niece Mary King of Dover widow, £200
Joseph Luddington King, one of the sons of Mary King, £100
Stephanie King, wife of Joseph Luddington King, £100
Charles King, another son of Mary King, 19 guineas
Charles Benjamin Gordy, Of Dover Farmer, £50
James __ Gordy, Late of Dover farmer, £50
George Philpott, the older of Margate Gentleman, £500
George Philpott, the younger of Margate Gentleman son of the said George Philpott the older, £500
Elizabeth Mary Luddington, spinster great niece, £100
Thomas Lewis, surgeon of Dover, £100
Ann O’Dwyer & Martha Striker, two of the daughters of Robert Striker late of Dover innkeeper deceased, £100 each
Mary Brown, spinster for mourning ring or brooch, 19 guineas
Charlotte Lane, spinster for mourning ring or brooch, £5
Sarah Lane, spinster for mourning ring or brooch, £5
Elizabeth Mathers, widow for mourning ring or brooch, £5
Susanna Gordy, wife of Charles Benjamin Gordy, £5
John Ruffin of Stroud Street Lane, painter, £10
Catherine Finemore, widow, £5
Susanna Goldsmith, spinster, £5
Susanna Granard, widow, £5
Margaret Norris, spinster, £5
Elizabeth Lane, spinster, £5
Betsy Pilcher of Buckland Spinster, £5
Sarah Pearce, widow, £5
Elizabeth Ansell, £5
William Hill, carpenter, £5
Sarah Curling, my servant, 19 guineas
Harriet Moss, niece, wife of George Moss late of Canterbury Builder, £200
Charlotte Luddington, niece, £200
Mary King, £500
(Joseph and Catherine), two children of my nephew Joseph Luddington late of Sandgate Schoolmaster deceased, £100
Mary King, £1500 Trust £52 pa
Catherine Witherden Horton, daughter of my deceased niece late wife of Simon Horton late of Erwell Land Surveyor deceased, £1500
Stephen Witherden Horton, son of my deceased niece, £1500 Trust
Stephen Menpes, nephew (wife Mary Menpes), £1500 Trust
Elizabeth Mary King, after decease of Mary King, £100
Catherine Menpes, Widow, £1500 Trust
Thomas Lewis and John Clark the elder Schoolmaster if Richard Menpes pre-deceased Catherine Witherden.
Proved 10 June 1843 by oaths of Richard Menpes and Joseph Menpes
Value of bequests £13,635.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.348, Probate 24 Feb 1615/6
Michael Danne of St. Dunstan, Canterbury, nuncupative will dated 25 Jan 1615/6
His wife [Elizabeth] to have all his goods toward the bringing up of his children
saving one load of wood which he gave unto his mother
Witnessed by John Willes and John Crosser.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.436, Probate 7 May 1619
Samuel Hooke of Sandwich, cordwainer, nuncupative will dated 12 Mar 1618/9
wife Anne, executrix
4 children
Witnessed by Alice Exell - Margaret Allabye.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.428, Probate 18 Apr 1618
Nicholas Ladd of Elham, yeoman, will dated 12 Mar 1617
son Thomas
wife Joane, executrix
daughter Mary
Witnessed by Tho. Allen - Thomas Rigden - William Hilde.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.426, Probate 8 Jun? 1618
Michael Norrington of Snargate, will dated 12 Sep 1615
wife Ellen, executrix
Witnessed by John Fagg - Thomas Greenefeild - Thomas Johnson.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.420, Probate 7 Mar 1617/8
William Russell of Wye, nuncupative will dated Jan 1617/8
2 children of his cousin Joseph Crystyn?
his children to be brought up by his said cousin.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.419, Probate 19 Mar 1617/8
Henry Webb of Sellinge, yeoman aged 23, will dated 16 Feb 1617/8
to be buried at Sellinge
wife Mary
Uncle Stephen Webb's children
Mary Cheeseman daughter of my sister Anne Opee?
brother Stephen Claringbow?
brother Stephen Woodland <21
John Collyer
Richard Lardye
sister Suzan Woodland
brother Henry Baylie, executor
Witnessed by Richard Barnes of Sellinge - Richard Large - Stephen Claringe.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.418, Probate 14 Jan 1617/8
Nicholas Wrayght of Lydden, husbandman, nuncupative will dated Mar 1616
John Stoakes of St Redeyunde? Abbey
Nicholas Stoakes of Huffam
James Foord of Newington, yeoman
brother Thomas, executor
brother William
Witnessed by John Parker - ___?
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.409, Probate 7 Nov 1617
Anne Fleeton of All Saints, Canterbury, nuncupative will dated 24 Oct 1617
children
James Robinson the elder of Canterbury, woollen draper, executor
Witnessed by Symon Robinson - Thomas Robinson.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.375, Probate 24 Feb 1616/7
Sara Norrington of St Dunstan's, Canterbury, aged 20, nuncupative will dated 4 years ago
living with her grandmother Agnes Mummer
brother Michael Borne
Sara Brooke
Witnessed by William Payne - Alice Payne.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.347, Probate 24 May 1616
Stephen Clement of Tilmanstone, nuncupative will dated about May 1616
brothers Peter and Ambrose Clement
nephew Edward Collyns, son of Jesper Collyns of Tilmanstone
Witnessed by Martyn Calling - the wife of William Hayres? - Joanne H___ widow - Thomazine Dixon.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.334, Probate 28 Feb 1615/6
Henry Bellinger of Newington next Hythe, miller, nuncupative will Feb 1615/6
speaking to Margaret his wife
Witnessed by Mary Martyn, widow and Stephen White.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.246, Probate 12 Jan 1613/4
William Page of Newington, yeoman, will dated 14 Dec [11 James]
William, John, Frances, Anne and Suzan Page, my children
James Hart? of Nonnington, my son in law
son Stephen
wife Joane, executrix
Friends Edward Crock and Stephen Page of Willesborrow, overseers
Witnessed by Richard Nicholl - William Couchman - Richard Parckes.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.184, Probate Jan 1611/2
Stephen Wraighte of Milton next Chartham, yeoman, will dated 6 Jan 1611/2
late of Lympne
Widow Richardson of Lympne
wife Jane
daughter Ann wife of Thomas Redsole
Thomas, Edmund and William Redsole, sons of Ann
Dennis and Elizabeth Cullinge, daughters of Richard Cullinge
son in law Richard Cullinge, executor
brother Ambrose Hilles and George Mimes?, overseers
Witnessed by Thomas Yonger? - Nicholas Packenham.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.103, Probate 8 Nov 1619
Harbert Bate of Sandhurst, nuncupative will dated 30 Sep 1619?
sons Thomas, John and Salomon
daughters Elizabeth, Dorothy and Suzan
wife Catherine, executrix [not mentioned in probate?]
Witnessed by Richard Theobald - Peter Gray.
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.85, Probate 14 Jun? 1615
John Bate of Sandhurst, husbandman, will dated 16 May 1615
Anne wife of Edward Bate
her 3 children, Robert, Edward and Elizabeth Bate
John son of Richard Garner
Alice wife of Francis Homan lately deceased
her 3 children James, Martyn and Mary Homan
poor of parish 12d
wife Alice, executrix
Peter Gray of Sandhurst, yeoman, overseer
Witnessed by Thomas Martin - Peter Grey - William ___
Source: Archdeaconry Court of Canterbury Vol.60 f.89, Probate 20 Apr 1620
Henry Banke of Cranbrook, butcher, will dated 14 Feb 1619
daughters Anna, Rebecca, Sarah and Suzan Banke
wife Rebecca, executrix
Friends William Hartridge and John Banke, overseers
Witnessed by William Hartridge - John Banke - Henry Bigge.
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