Otwell Hyll, 1543

Otwell Hyll citizen and mercer of London, 11 November 1543, proved 21 November 1543. Goods &c. to be divided into three equal parts, where of Dorothy my wife shall have one according to the laudable custom of the city of London. The second part I give to the child now being in my wifes womb (if she be with child), to be paid at age twenty-one or marriage. If said child die before that time I give said part to my wife Dorothy. My brother Thomas Lok of London, mercer, shall have the governance, keeping and bringing up of my said child. The third part of my goods I reserve to myself to preform my legacies and bequests. My late master Mr. William Gresham of London, mercer. Anthony Gresham of London, mercer, deceased. The last will and testament of my uncle Aleyn Hill deceased. My mother and natural brethren and susteru being in the County of Langcaster. My Uncle Randolfe Smyth. The Parish of Rachdale in the county of Langcaster. My mother and brother Thomas (evidently living there). My brother Randolfe Hill. My brother Richard Hill. My brother Aleyn Hill. I give and bequeath to every of Thoams Lok, James Broun, Edmunde Lok, Matthew Lok, and Thomas Stacye a black gown and ring of gold of the value of forty shillings apiece. To either of my father in law Mr. William Lok of London, mercer, and my mother in law his wife a fing of gold of the value of forty shillings and a black gown. To every other my said father in laws children a black gown. My wife Dorothy to be sole executrix and Thomas Lok and James Broun overseers.