WEALD OF EAST KENT
WILL ABSTRACTS
FROM
THE ARCHDEACONRY COURT OF CANTERBURY.
1396 – 1640
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TYRILL STEPHAN.
FI. 420. 30th
October 1463. Pr. CA.
1463 |
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Extract |
Residue of my goods to my wife Cecelia and Stephen Chytnden of Cranbrook and they
are my Execs. William Chytnden of Cranbrook |
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BAKKE WILLIAM.
FI. 176. 24th November 1464. Pr.
CA. 1464 |
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Extract |
To my Godson Alex Chytynden. 4d |
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MUNDE ROBERT.
FI. 441. 15TH August 1467. Pr.
CA. 1467 |
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Extract |
To my Godson (including)
Robert Chitynden.
12d each |
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CHETYNDEN JOHN THE YOUNGER. FI 174.
27TH December 1471.
Pr. 1 July 1478 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotten 4d. For my
funeral expenses - The amount decided by my Execs. To my wife Dionese
Execs. My wife Dionese
and William Chetynden, Cordwainer. Will: Part of my lands may be sold, if
need be, in order to pay my debts and bequests. To
the marriage of each of my daughters 26/8d.
All the lands and tenements not sold, shall
be had by my wife Dionese for life. After her decease the property shall be
had to the next heirs begotten by my body. In fee simple. If it should happen that all the same
heirs should die under age and without lawful issue, then I Will that these
lands and tenements be sold, and the money therefrom
be disposed of at the discretion of my Feoffees and
Execs, in charitable deeds in Cranbrook, especially
to my Godson William Chetynden and other children
of my brothers who are in most need |
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CHETYNDEN RICHARD.
FI 250. 3RD June 1472. Pr.
15th February 1473/4 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotten. 6d. To the parish
priest there. 4d. To the parish Clerk
there. 2d. Residue of my goods to my
wife Alice. Execs: My wife Alice and Thomas Portreve.
Will: Sir John Gylford, Knight.
William Penybregge, Citizen of |
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BEVER RALPH.
FI. 285. 27th
November 1473. Pr. 10 May 1474 |
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Extract |
Will: To
Thomas Chittenden of Tonbridge (Tonbregge). A Basin, 4 razors, a pair of scissors,
half my salves, half my ointments and a book called “Grasyar”,
and my short russet gown. |
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CHETYNDEN WILLIAM.
(SON OF STEPHEN CHETYDEN OF CRANBROOK.
FI 212 |
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10th December 1473. Pr.
29th December 1473 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotton. 12d.
To the Parish Priest of Cranbook. 6d.
To the Parish Clerk of |
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BAKER HENRY.
SENIOR. FI 90. 18th February 1476/7. Pr.
19th May 1477 |
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Extract |
My wife Joan and William Chetynden,
Senior |
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CRAKEREGGE THOMAS.
FI. 90. 24th December 1476. Pr.
20th May 1477 |
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Extract |
A messuage lately acquired
of Thomas Chittenden, now of Tunbridge |
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CHITENDEN, JOHN THE ELDER. FI.
349. 5th October
1488. Pr.
26th March 1493 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotten. 4d. I Will that my cousin Richard Chithenden, dispose33/4d in the following form. For my burial and month’s mind. 20s.
For my year’s mind and two year’s mind 13/4d,
at his discretion. Also my cousin
Richard shall pay 13/4d to Sir Robert Ward, Priest, singing and keeping
divine service at the Chapel of Milkhouse, to pray
for my Soul and my friends Souls. To
my said cousin Richard, the messuage in which he
now dwells, a garden, and four pieces of land (2o acres) lying in the Parish
of Cranbrook, upon the Den of Chetyden,
in fee simple. Also to Richard, a
cauldron and other stuff lying in the hands of Thomas Draner,
and 20s of money due to me by the said Thomas. Also to Richard, 13/4d which are in the
hands of Henry Hernden. Exec:
My cousin Richard Chithenden, and to him the
residue of my goods |
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CHETYDEN PIERS.
FL. 222. 6th June 1491. Pr.
1491 or 1492 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook. 6d.
To the expenses of my burial and my month’s mind. 13/4d., whereof my son Stephen shall pay 8/8d and he
shall have a dark hued cow. I Will
that my sons Ralph, James, Thomas and Geoffrey each pay 20d to these
expenses. If the money remaining is
insufficient to prove my Will, then all my sons except John of Warehorne shall bear the charges thereof, including the
payment of my debts. Residue of my
goods to my wife Joan. Execs: My sons Ralph and Edward Chetyden.
Witness: William Chetynden, James Portrefe,
Richard Chetynden, et al. Will:
To my son Ralph Chetynden, a messuage in Cranbrook Street,
called Hizlandeplace and two pieces of land called Fridelandes, lying in the Den of Dornden,
in fee simple, he paying - - - The Will
is unfinished and stops here |
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CHETYDEN WILLIAM.
FI. 111. 6th August 1495. Pr.
23rd September 1495 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotton. 8d.
Execs: My wife Margery and my son
Richard, and to them, the residue of my goods. Will:
Feoffees:
Thomas Draner, William Reve
and James Reve.
My wife Margery shall have her dwelling in my messuage,
viz, a room being in the “florehalf”
of the Hall. Her easement in the
kitchen, the bakehouse and the Hall. She is to have her fire. She shall have her easement in the garden,
the raising of her ewe lamb, and all her necessities, her freedom to come and
go at all times, for her full life. I
Will that my son Richard, pay his mother, the aforesaid Margery, an annuity
of 26/8d per year, for life, besides her little room. After the death of my wife, all my lands
and tenements shall be delivered to my son Richard, to have and to hold
forever |
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LOCAS JOHN.
FI. 124. 5th March 1498/9. Pr.
28th May 1499 |
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Extract |
Richard Harman to have and to hold forever with the
condition that the said Richard pay Robert and Lawrence, sons of Robert Chetynden 3/4d each. |
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ADAM RICHARD.
FI. 155. 3rd August 1499. Pr.
24th September 1499 |
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Extract |
To Richard Chetynden,
Junior. 4d |
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CHETYNDEN JOAN, WIDOW OF PETER CHETYNDEN, LATE OF |
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23rd July 1500. Pr.
14th December 1500 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook. 2d.
To my son Stephen four brass pans, two brass pots, and my brewing
vessel and all other things pertaining to household and a feather bed,
bolster, a coverlet. To my son
Geoffrey, my furred gown, a pillow and a kercher. To Peter, the son of William Chetynden, a spit and brass pot. To my son Ralph, a coverlet, a tablecloth,
16d in money. To my son Edward, a
brass pan and a kercher. To my son Edward, a brass pan and a kercher. To my
son James, a brass pot and a kercher. The said James shall pay 2s at my
burial. To my daughter Julian, my
beads and a kercher. To my daughter Godleve,
a mattress, a pillow, a kercher an andiron. To my daughter Margaret, a salt cellar,
two cushions and a kercher. To Joan, the daughter of my son James, a kercher, a platter, a saucer. Residue of my goods shall be sold and the
money disposed of for the good of the Soul, at the discretion of my
Execs: My sons James and Ralph Chetynden.
Witness Sir Thomas, Parish Priest of |
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REVE JAMES.
9th September 1501.
Page 332 |
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Extract |
Supervisor Matthew Chetynden. Wit:
James, Richard and Alex Chetynden |
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CHETYNDEN ALEXANDER. FI.
94. 12th September
1504. Pr. 10 September 1504 |
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(Note how
dates here are inconsistent). |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotton. 4d.
To the Light of Jesus. 2d. To the Light of the Blessed Mary. 2d.
To John Sampson, Clerk. 2d. To my wife Margaret, all the utensils and
necessaries in my house. Residue of
my goods to my wife Margaret. Execs: My wife Margaret and James Chetynden, Senior.
Witness: Richard Chetynden, Senior, Richard Chetynden,
Junior, James Portreff et alils. Will:
My wife Margaret shall have my messuage with
it’s garden and two pieces
of land called Potmanstown, for life. My wife shall have as much fuel for her
own behoof as is needful for her fire, out of my
lands called Sankokkes. After her decease my Feoffees
shall deliver my messuage with it’s garden and two pieces of land to my son
Richard Chetynden.
All my lands called Sankokkes shall be let to farm during the life of my wife. Half of the money received shall be spent
for my Soul, the Souls of my Father and Mother and all Christian Souls. After the decease of my wife, the pieces
of land called Sankokkes and the piece called Potmanstown shall be equally divided between my sons
William Chynttyden and James Chetynden,
to them and their heirs forever. The
other half of the farm of my lands called Sankokkes
shall be kept for the marriage of my daughter Joan. Should she die before marriage, then this
money shall be spent for my Soul and all Christian Souls. If all my children should die without
lawful issue, then my messuage and all my lands
shall be sold. Of the money received
half shall be spent in the |
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CHETYNDEN RICHARD.
FI 118. 6th
February 1505/6. Pr. 26th May 1506 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotton. 16d.
To the Light of Saint Anthony.
12d. To the Light of John the
Baptist. 6d. To the Light of Jesus. 4d.
To the Light of the Blessed Mary of Pity. 4d.
To the Light of the Blessed Mary of Pity. 4d.
To the repair of the house of St John the Baptist, at Goldford.
20d. To Thomas Everynden, son of James Everynden,
a black calf. To George Foule, son of Edward Foule, my
best doublet and jacket. To
Thomasine, the daughter of James Chetynden. 12d.
To Joan, my daughter, five marks for her marriage. To my wife Margery, two of the best cows
to be kept by my children. To my wife
Margery, all the utensils and necessaries in my house, except a large cooking
pot of ten gallons and a brass pot for my children. To my wife, all the grain on the land to be
in the care of my children. To be
spent at my funeral. 20s, at my
month’s mind. 20s. At the discretion of my Execs: Execs:
Matthew Chetynden and Jas (Jacobus) Chetynden, and to them
the residue of my goods.
Witness: Gervase
Hendle, John Sampson, Thomas Dranar,
William Reve, et al. Will:
My wife Margery shall have all the profits of all my lands and
tenements during her widowhood, except when my sons reach the age of 24. When my sons are 24, my lands and
tenements shall be equally delivered to them, equally divided. If any of my sons should die before the
age of 24, then his part shall remain to the longest liver of my other sons. If my wife remarries, she shall have five
marks at her marriage and five marks a year later.. Then my Feoffees
shall let my lands and tenements out to farm. But my Feoffees
and Execs shall sell part of the lands to pay my debts and bequests. The choice of the part being made so as to
least damage to the rest of the lands and tenements. If my wife, Margery is still my widow when
my sons are 24, then she shall receive 20s. yearly
during the remaining years of her widowhood.
If all my sons die without lawful issue, the I Will that my lands and
tenements be sold. Of the money from
the sale, ten marks to an honest priest to read and sing and pray at |
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DRANER THOMAS.
FI. 239. 4th August 1506. Pr.
18th May 1507 |
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Extract |
Exec: My son
Simon and Richard Chetynden, and to Richard for his
labor. 6/8d. To the children of my brother Richard Chetynden. 5
marks. |
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CHITTENDEN RALPH THE ELDER. FI.
593. 3rd May
1517. Pr. 16th June 1517 |
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To the High Alter of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotton. 12d.
To the Light of Our Lady of Pity.
12d. To the Youngman Torches
there. 12d. To my Godson, Thomas Chittenden. 3/4d.
To my Godson Ralph Chittenden.
3/4d. To my Godson, Thomas Lowdwyn.
12d. To my daughter Elizabeth Woulfe. 4d. To each Godchild, 4d. to
pray for my Soul. To Stephen
Chittenden, his wife and children, to pray for my Soul, 4d. each. To my sister
Margaret and her children, 4d. each. To John Leche
and his wife, my sister, and their children, 4d. each. To Piers Chittenden of Tyll
and his wife, 12d. each. As soon as possible after my decease, my
Execs shall provide an honest secular priest to sing and trental
of 30 masses within the Church of Cranbrook for the
health of my Soul, the Soul of my Father and Mother and all Christian Souls,
and he to have 10s. for his labor. To Richard Moore and Thomas Chittenden,
for their labor as my Execx, 10s. each. To each of
my other two Feoffees. 3/4d.
To be bestowed on charitable deeds on the day of my burial, and 6/8d. on the same day to the parish poor to pray for my Soul at
my month’s mind,to be bestowed in like manner,
26/8d. At my year’s mind, 26/8d. At my two years mind, at the discretion of
my Execs. Execs: Richard Moore and Thomas Chittenden and to
them the residue of my goods. Wit:
Richard Moore, James Chittenden, Thomas Chittenden, Stephen Chittenden,
Richard Robyns and others. Will:
Foeffees:
Richard Moore, Thomas Chittenden, James Chittenden, Stephen
Chittenden. They are Feoffees of my messuage, garden
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KYNG JOHN.
FI. 234. 21st August 1518. Pr.
5th October 1518 |
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Extract |
including.
John Chittenden. Feoffee. Also out
of the money from the Sale to John Draner and
Robert Chittynden.
40s. each. Wit: incl. James Chittynden |
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FRENCHMAN JOHN.
20th October 1518.
Page 90 |
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CHITTENDEN WILLIAM.
FI. 86. 19th June 1521. Pr.
4th November 1521 |
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To the High Altar of Cranbrook
for tithes forgotton. 4d.
To the Jesus Light. 2d. To my own Mother, my great stupnet. To be
bestowed on the day of my burial.
6s. At my month’s mind. 6d.
Exec: my wife Alice, and to
her the residue of my goods.
Overseer: Richard Hopper and
William Herrenden.
Will: Feoffees: Richard Hopper, Thomas Bratell
and John Lynford.
Feoffees or my messuage,
garden and a piece of land thereat, where I now dwell. My wife Alice shall have the use of this
property for life according to her jointure.
If my wife be with child and the child is male,
then after the decease of my wife, my feoffees
shall deliver the said property to this male heir when he is 24 (If my wife
is deceased). If the child is female,
then the property to be let to farm immediately
after the decease of my wife and the profits thereof allowed to increase unto
the use of the marriage of the said female heir, and also of my daughter,
Joan. To Wit: Immediately after the decease of my mother
Margaret Chittenden I Will that all my other lands and tenements which
belonged to my father Alexander Chittenden be let
to farm until the money from this farm as well as from my wife’s jointure (my
messuage, etc) comes to twenty pounds. Then I will ten pounds to my unborn
daughter and ten pounds to my daughter, Joan. To be paid at their marriages. If either daughter should die, before
marriage, her ten pounds shall be spent on a priest to pay for my soul etc,
and on the foul ways and other charitable deeds. If the other daughter should die also,
then her ten pounds shall remain to my son Alexander forever, after he is
24. The property which belonged to my
father shall remain to my son Alexander forever, once the money for my
daughters has been raised. If the
unborn child is a male heir, my daughter Joan shall receive the ten pounds bequethed to her above.
If all my children should die before coming to their said ages,
without lawful issue, then after the decease of my mother and wife all my
lands and tenements to be sold. Of
the money from the sale, four pounds to the children of John Chittenden, my
uncle, in Marden.
Also twenty pounds to the Church of Cranbrook. The Church to provide an honest priest,
to sing and say mass for my Soul, etc.
Wit: Richard Hoppar, Thomas Chittenden, the son of James Chittenden,
John Chittyden, William Haryden
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BRATULL THOMAS.
FI. 159. 28th March 1531 (sic).
Pr. 23rd May 1530 (sic) |
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Extract |
To Richard Chittynden. 10s. each. Exec: including Richard Chittynden. Wit:
including Matthew Chittynden |
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CHYTTYNDEN JOAN.
LATE WIFE AND WIDOW OF JOHN ELSY. SOMETIME OF BIDDENDEN. NOW WIFE OF RICHARD CHYTYNDEN OF THE
PARISH OF FRITTENDEN. Vol 16. FI. 73.
16th February 1533/4.
Pr. CA. 1534 |
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To be buried in the churchyard of Frittenden. As
touching and concerning such goods as by virtue and authority of the
Testament of the said John Elsy, my late husband,
should be in my administration. I
give with full powers to my daughters Catherine Whyte and Agnes Bychelly who are my Execs. They are to be the Execs of the last Will
of my husband John Elsy. Wit:
Nicholas Harryson, Parson of Frittenden, John Taylor, John Edynden,
Thomas Hartryge, James Reve,
John See, et al |
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CHETYDEN JAMES.
FI. 42. ( |
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My last Deed made to my Feoffees
Robert Hovenden, William Harneden,
Edward Hewett and Alex Cowcheman, shall stand and
be in full effect. To the Trinity
Chapel of Milkhouse. 4d.
To Thomas Webb, a heifer, 3 years old. To the said Thomas Webb a bed of “Ympes”.
Exec: My wife Alice and my son
Edward, and to them, the residue of my goods. Overseer:
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CHETYNDEN RICHARD.
VOL 12. FI. 64.
12th August 1537.
Pr. 8th October
1537 |
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My wife Joan to get an annuity of 13/4d. per year for life, which her annuity I granted before our
marriage, also to her all household goods which she brought with her at the time
of our marriage. Also to her, two kine and enough hay to feed them. To John Cowper. 4 marks.
Residue of removeables to my son John Chetynden, who is Exec.
Overseer: John Cowper of Frittenden.
Wit: John Taylor, Thomas Hartredge, John Draynor, James Ryve, Edward Reve, et al |
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HAMON THOMASINE.
WIDOW. VOL 21. FI.
244. (Hawkhurst) |
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26th July 1540. Pr.
23rd September 1540 |
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Extract |
Execs: |
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188 |
WELLER THOMAS THE ELDER. FI.
175. 13th August
1541. Pr. 9th November 1542 |
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Extract |
Wit: including Thomas Chittenden. To my son Thomas, my messuage
and two hardens now inhabited by Thomas Chittenden |
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CHITTENDEN JOHN.
VOL 22. FI. 106.
22nd April 1542.
Pr(no date) CA 1542 |
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To my wife Elizabeth, all my moveables,
to keep my children. My wife
Elizabeth is my Exec. To her also the
house I live in and the lands on that side of the street, with sufficient fuel
to be taken from this land for life.
My wife Elizabeth, to have the several pieces of land on the other
side of the street for 6 years towards bringing up my children. At the end of six years, this land to be let to farm to John Draynor for
7 years @ 20/5d yearly. The income
from Draynor will amount to 7 pounds. Of this 7 pounds, 6/8d. to
pay the rent of the lands. The other
20 nobles to go to my daughter Amye at the time of
her marriage, or when 22. After my
wife’s death, all lands to my sons equally divided (sons not named).
Wit: John Draynor,
Alex Mebill. |
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CHETYNDEN RICHARD.
VOL 23. FI. 91.479 |
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11th June 1543. Pr. 10th December (year
blank) |
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All moveables to my wife
Thomasine who is Exec. To each
daughter. 4 Marks. ie
to Elizabeth, Alice, Bennett and Agnes., when 22. All lands to my sons in fee simple. ie
to Thomas Dunson. James and John Chettenden.
(Provision is made for my child which my wife is carrying).. Overseer: Simon Lynche. I Will that if Peter Adam pay 20 Pounds to my wife according to a pair of indentures
of certain lands made between him and me, then the 20 Pounds to be bestowed
on lands for the benefit of my sons.
Wit: Sir Peter Curtope, Simon Lynche, Richard
Vaughan |
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AUSTEN JOHN.
VOL. 26. FI.
159. (Tenterden).
27th December 1547. Pr. No
probate clause |
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Extract |
To Anthony Chuttenden, a
heifer |
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CHITTENDEN RICHARD.
VOL. 27. FI 1. 498 |
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10th November 1549. Pr.
13th February 1549/50 |
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To my son Thomas Chittenden, my loom and accessories
thereto. To my daughter Catherine
Chittenden, Four Marks when married, or 24.
To my daughter, Jane Chittenden, Four Marks when married, or 24. To my daughter Anne Chittenden, Four Marks
when married, or 24. If any of my
daughters die, then her four marks to remain to my wife Lettice. If all my daughters die before married or
24, then the 12 marks to my wife, if she is living ,
or if not, then equally divided between my two sons Robert and Thomas
Chittenden. Residue of moveable goods
to my wife Lettice who is Exec. Wit:
Thomas Waterman, Robert Raynor. Will:
My house and lands I now dwell in to my wife Lettice
during her widowhood. If my wife
remarries the house and land go to my son Thomas Chittenden on condition he
pay ‘His mother’ Lettice 20s. yearly
for life. If my wife remains a widow
all her life, then after her decease the house and land to my son
Thomas. He to pay my son Robert 3
Pounds in full payment of the 31 Pounds whereof I the said Richard Chittenden
have given and paid unto the said Robert, my son, before making this Will |
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FOWLE EDWARD.
VOL. 27. FI.
206. (Staplehurst) |
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2qst April 1550.
Pr. 24th September 1550 |
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Extract |
To my sister Lettice, wife
of Richard Chetynden of Cranbrook,
one of my
best chests, Exec: My sister Lettice
Chetenden.
To the children of my sister, Lettice Chetenden, my house I now dwell in and lands thereto in Staplehurst, equally divided |
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CHYTTENDEN THOMAS THE ELDER. VOL.
27. FI. 171.
505 |
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11th January 1551/2/ Pr.
11th February 1551/2 |
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To my wife Joan, a Featherbed and Bedding, some
Pewter and Brass, 2 Cows, Some grain, 3 Milk Bowls, 2 Trogas. A Tub that I bought off Christopher Ilande, etc. To
Thomasine Chyttenden, me
daughter, 1 Cow, 1 Flockbed. To Alice Chyttended,
my daughter, 1 Cow, I Flockbed. To Agnes Chyttenden,
my daughter, 1 Cow. Residue of Brass
and Pewter to my daughters Thomasine and Alice. To my sons John and Thomas Chyttenden, 2 Frying Pans and other cook ware. To my son William, the Low Wheels, my
greatest Malt Tun, etc. To my two sons Matthew and Alexander, 2
Steers. Residue of moveables and cattle to my five sons equally
divided. Exec: My son William Chyttenden. Overseer:
Thomas Conseytt. Wit:
Edward Chittenden, Thomas Owen, Robert Raynor. Will:
My wife shall have her dwelling in my house and have (in worth) 26/8d
per year for duration of her widowhood.
She is to occupy enough land to provide the 26/8d per year. If she remarries she gets 13/4d per year
for life and (a provision is made for the child she is carrying). To my two sons John and Thomas, 5 Pounds
each within a space of seven years next after my decease, paid by my son
William. To my two sons Matthew and
Alexander 6 Pounds each when 24. To
my son William my messuage and land. Wit:
Same as above at end of Testament |
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226 |
CHITTYNDEN LETTICE.
WIDOW. VOL. 27.
FI. 187. 512A |
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30th May 1551. Pr.
16th December 1551 |
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I Lettice Chittynden of Cranbrook, Widow,
to be buried in Cranbrook Churchyard. To my daughter Jane Chyttenden,
my Best Flock Bed and Bolster, 2 Pillows, best Coverlet, Pair of Blankets,
White Hangings, 4 pais of Sheets whereof one shall
be a Christening Sheet. To my
daughter Anne Chittenden, my next best Flock Bed, a Bolster, 2 Pillows,
second best Coverlet, a pair of Blankets, second best White Hangings, 4 pairs
of Sheets, one of which shall be a Christening Sheet. To my daughter Jane, my Great Cow. To my daughter Anne, me
second Cow. Residue (After debts and
bequests and my Husband’s Will fulfilled and funeral Expenses paid), to my
four children sons and daughters equally.
Exec: My son Robert Chyttenden. Wit:
Stephen Waterman, Walter More, Robert Raynor
et al |
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684 |
WEBBE JOAN.
VOL. 30. FI.
159. 16th September
1555. Pr. (undated). |
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Extract |
Residue equally divided among Patience Batherst, Ann Chettenden, Ann Castelyn |
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248 |
CHYTTENDEN EDWARD.
VOL. 33. FI.
10. 534 |
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31st January 1557/8. Pr.
21st July 1558 |
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! give 12d. towards finding a Priest for Milkhouse
Chapel. Residue of moveables to my wife Agatha for bringing up my children,
and she is Exec. Overseer: Anthony Banks, Richard Lyie
(or Lyne). Wit:
Thomas Consett, John Sharpie, the Younger, Gervase Barrey, Thomas Webbe, Robert Raynor. Will:
Land and tenements are in the Parishes of Cranbrook,
Biddenden and Benenden. All land and tenements (exceptions noted
below) to my wife Agatha for life. My
wife Agatha to have her fuel, ten loads of wood per year, out of my wood
called Wilcock’s Wood in the Den of Ewehurst, for life.
To my daughter Alice Chittenden, my messuage
that I now dwell in and lands thereto, located at Golford
in |
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261 |
CHITTENDEN GEORGE.
VOL. 35. FI.
20. 547 |
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2nd November 1557. Pr.
6th February 1557/8 |
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To my sons Thomas, James and William. One Cow and three Bullocks, equally divided. To my daughters Alice and Joan. Half my household stuff, equally
divided. Residue of my goods to my
sons John Chittenden and Robert Chittenden, who are my Execs. They are to keep my ‘innocent’ son
Alexander Chittenden in meat and drink and clothing for life. John and Robert are
one another’s heir. If they both die
my goods go to keeping my son Alexander.
Overseer: My very good friends
Henry Alard and John Heareman. Wit:
Henry Alard. John Haireman |
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998 |
TUCKENAYES THOMAS.
VOL. 34. FI.
110 |
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21st February 1559/60. Pr.
26th March 1560 |
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Extract |
Wit: Thomas Beeching. Thomas Chetynden |
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1885 |
CHYTENDEN ANTHONY.
VOL. 34. FI.
11. (Tenterden) |
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27th March 1560. Pr.
3rd May 1560 |
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To my son Peter, 5 Pounds, when 22. To my son Anthony, 5 Pounds, when 22. Peter and Anthony are
one another’s heir. If they both die
before 22, then the ten pounds equally divided among my surviving
daughters. The ten pounds bequethed to my sons to be given to Peter Short of the
‘Den’ for the use of my sons. To my
four daughters 3/6d each when married, or 22. If all my daughters die before marriage or
22, then the 20 marks to my sons equally divided. Residue of goods to my wife Joan. She to bring up my children until they can
earn their living in other men’s service.
Exec: My wife Joan. Overseer:
Peter Short. Wit: Robert Haffenden,
Stephen Hinxell et al |
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1889 |
LAMBEN THOMAS.
YEOMAN. VOL. 35.
FI. 158. (Tenterden) |
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8TH April 1561. Pr.
25th May 1561 |
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Extract |
To the children of Anthony Chittenden. To Catherine and Anthony Chittenden, 10s
each. To Elizabeth Chittenden, my
Goddaughter 20s |
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283 |
CHETENDEN |
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To my wife Thomasine, who is Exec, all my lands and
tenements and my moveables for the duration of her
widowhood. If she remarries, she gets
half the profits of my lands and tenements for life, and the other half of
the profits equally divided amongst my daughters. To my eldest son James Chittenden, a messuage in Hawkhurst Parish,
in the Den of Siseley (12 acres), in occupation of
John Weaver, in fee simple, forever.
My son John to pay my son James 13 pounds, six shillings and eightpence. To my
son Thomas Chittenden, my messuage I now dwell in,
in Cranbrook Parish, Den of Hartley, (2 acres of
gardens). To my youngest son Henry
Chittenden, my messuage in Sopar’s
Lane, in Hawkhurst Parish, Den of Sisely. Now in
occupation of William Fuller (4 acres).
My son Henry to pay my son Thomas 5 Pounds during the two years after
the decease of my wife. The profits
of my Houses and Lands to my daughters, equally divided. Also te Henry
the tools of my occupation. Wit: John Peende,
John Netter, Jerome Coortopp, Richard Godman and William Taylor |
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282 |
CHITTENDEN AGNES.
VOL. 38. FI.
180. 568 |
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22nd November 1563. Pr. 24th May 1564 |
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To my daughter Margery, a joined Bedstead and
Bedding, my Best Tablecloth, Chest Cupboard, etc. Residue of my household stuff equally
divided between 3 young daughters, and the youngest to have the best of all. If my daughter Julian be good to her
sisters, then I Will to her one of my Kine and my
Chest without a lock. “Desiring you,
William Hovenden to keep the pieces of writing
which you have until Henry Medle pays my daughter Clemence 10 Pounds.
I will use all these goods to be put into the hands of my son John Allchin for the behoof of my
younger 3 daughters”. Wit: William Hovenden
and Thomas Mone’;s widow |
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287 |
HERNDEN THOMAS.
FI. 256. 26th November 1566. Pr.
9th January 1566/7 |
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Extract |
To Richard Chittenden, Cooper, a cow which is now in
his keeping. Wit: including Richard Chittenden |
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Thomas Hernden of Cranbrook to be buried in Churchyard at Cranbook. To the poor mens’
box there 10s. To William Remyington’s
wife 5s. To Hollands Widow
5s. To Gyles Browne 5s. To
Richard, my fellow, My best coat and to Mylgate, my
best hose. To four men to bear me to the Church 4s.
To Aynford’s widow 3s. To Robert Remyington 2s. To Martyn
Vyny 2s. To Banes the Weaver
2s. To be bestowed at my Burial 20s. To John Wyldinge 12d. To John Smyth’s widow in the
town 12d. To Margery Woodman 3 pounds to be paid within one year
after my decease, if she die before to Richard Beale’s children.
To Katherine Peende, daughter of Alexander Peende. To Richard Chittenden, Cooper, one
cow being in his keeping. Residue of goods re debts being paid to
Gyles Browne and he to be Exec.
Witness:- Thomas Foster, Richard Remyington,
Richard Chittenden, Richard Godman |
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1265 |
RAWKENS RICHARD.
FI. 241. (Marden). 12th April 1574. Pr.
241. 8th May 1575 |
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Extracts |
Exec: including Robert Chittenden of Marden |
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1144 |
TAYLOR GRACE.
VOL. 42. FI.
232. (Headcorn) |
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1st December 1575. Pr.
18th December 1575 |
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Extract |
Wit: Robert
Hopper. Peter Chittenden |
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316 |
CHYTTENDEN THOMAS.
HUSBANDMAN. VOL. 43.
FI. 316. 602 |
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3rd February 1581/2. Pr.
March. 1581/2 |
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To my Robert Abbott, Minister and Preacher of God’s
Word 10s. To my kineswoman
Joan Harrice, Widow 20s. To John Chittenden, son of my cousin
Thomas Chittenden of Cranbrook, Broad-weaver, my
great bible. To Catherine Chittenden,
daughter of my said cousin, Thomas Chittenden, my joined box to put linen in,
etc. Exec: My kinsman Thomas Chittenden of |
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331 |
CHITTENDEN JOHN.
WEAVER. VOL. 46.
FI. 34. 617 |
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19th July 1584. Pr.
17th February 1584/5 |
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To my Goddaughter Cruttall. 10s.
To my cousin Joan Chittenden, daughter of my brother James, one house
with garden, now in Tenure of Thomas Rainoldes, in
fee simple. She to pay my mother
8s. yearly,
for life. To my Godson John Chittenden, son of Thomas Chittenden,
my house where I now dwell, with two gardens, a shop and a barn, in fee
simple, after my mother’s decease. My
sisters being paid and also Thomas Chittenden, my brother, shall have the
governance of the house and lands until the child is 21. If John dies without issue etc, then the
property to his brother, Thomas, on condition that he pay James and Henry
Chittenden, my brothers, 7 Pounds each.
To my brother Henry Chittenden, 20s a year, for life if my Godson
lives and if the child dies, the Annuity is void. To James Chittenden, my brother, 30s. To my sisters, Joan, Annis
and Catherine, 3 shillings and fourpence,
each. Residue of goods to my brother,
Thomas Chittenden, who is Exec.
Wit: Richard Goodman, Richard
Remington and Jeremy Netter |
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1995 |
LOVE ALEXANDER,
(Tenterden). 23rd April 1588. Pr.
10th March 1588 |
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Extract |
To my son John Love, my messuage
and land thereto (10 acres) in Cranbrook. Now in occupation
of William Chittenden. Wit: Robert Chittenden |
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348 |
CHITTENDEN THOMASINE. Widow of Edward. VOL.
47. FI. 275.
634 |
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5th May 1588. Pr.
22nd December 1589 |
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To my daughter Cath Evenden, a Chest, a woollen Apron. To my daughter Ann Jarad,
my best Cassock, save one. To my son
Thomas Chittenden, a joined Table, all the Boards, etc, two Tressles in the bakehouse, one
Press in the bedchamber. Residue of
goods to my son-in-law, Richard Crothal, who is
Exec. Overseer: My son Thomas Chittenden. Wit:
Henry Kingsman and Christopher Miles, the
Writer |
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1059 |
CHITTENDEN THOMAS
(Hawkhurst). VOL.
48. FI. 72 |
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8th February 1590/1. Pr.
6th April 1591 |
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To my wife Margaret, all lands and tenements in Hawkhurst for term of widowhood. Residue of moveables
to my wife Margaret, who is Exec. To
my son William Chittenden, a Chest, a Table, etc and Brewing Furnace in the oasthouse, 5 silver spoons. Will:
To my son William, my house at Hawkhurst with one piece of land and the gardens lying in
the Den of Hawkhurst. Also to William, another piece of land
lying on the other side of the street in the Den of Baseden,
called the wood (Basden Wood). Also to William, 3 acres lying against the
land of Andrew Robins, North, and Barretts Green,
West. To my son Edward Chittenden, 20
Pounds. To my son Robert Chittenden,
3 pieces of land (8 acres), one called Tonge’s
Croft, one Falls Croft and one called Towne’s in the Den of Basden. To my
eldest son Thomas Chittenden, two pieces of land (8 acres), called Barrett’s
land in Den of Basden. Wit:
Timothy Mercer, Richard Sisle, Nicholas Evrege and John Tucks |
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1061 |
WAGHORNE.
? VOL. 48.
FI. 291 |
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4th December 1591. Pr.
20th December 1591 |
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Extract |
To the children of Edmund Chittenden, 20 shillings
each |
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850 |
BEALE JOAN.
WIDOW. VOL. 49.
FI. 36. (Goudhurst) |
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23rd February 1593/4/ Pr.
22nd May 1595 |
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Extract |
To the three children of Thomas Chittenden, 5
shillings each |
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376 |
GRAYLING ALEXANDER.
Page 220. 3rd March
1596/7 |
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Extract |
Wit: including Alex Chettenden |
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398 |
HONES
MARGERY. WIDOW OF THOMAS HONES, Dec. FI 79 |
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6th January 1601/2. Pr.
6th February 1601/2 |
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Extract |
Exec: including William Chittenden |
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410 |
CHITTENDEN WILLIAM THE ELDER. HUSBANDMAN. FI.
356 |
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23rd February 1602/3. Pr.
9th March 1607 |
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To my son John Chittenden, my house, barns,
buildings and lands lying upon the Den of Chittenden in the Parish of Cranbrook, forever.
To my son William Chittenden, twenty two Pounds in money, to be paid
out of my lands given to my son John
Chittenden. To Joan Boreman, my daughter, now wife of Stephen Boreman, forty shillings to be paid to her thirteen years
after my decease. To be levied from
the lands I give to my son John Chittenden.
Should Joan die before thirteen years are up then the forty shillings
shall be divided equally among her children.
To Ralph Lander, son of my daughter Annis,
20s. To Robert Sudwiks,
son of my daughter Susan, 20s. (A
brother of the Testator is Matthew Chittenden). Wit:
Matthew Chittenden, Alex Chittenden and Edward Fowle,
the Writer |
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400 |
CHITTENDEN JAMES.
CARPENTER. FI. 98 |
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19th August 1603. Pr.
23rd September 1603 |
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Exec: My
wife Elizabeth, who shall have all my goods for life. After her death, the goods which remain
shall be equally divided among my three daughters Elizabeth, Catherine and
Susan. Wit: William Holcombe and Richard Remmygton |
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781 |
CHITTENDEN CATHERINE. WIDOW.
LATE THE WIFE OF PETER CHITTENDEN OF WITTERSHAM. (Dec). VOL.
39. FI. 291 |
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20th January 1605. Pr.
29th March 1605 |
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To Goddard Ayling, my
son-in-law, a gore Cow. To my son
Richard Chittenden, a red Cow with a white face. To the said Goddard Ayling,
a White Pewter Candlestick and Brass Pot, a Pewter Platter, two Pewter
Dishes, two Ewe Tags. To Robert
Chittenden, Richard Chittenden and Rachel Chittenden of the aforesaid Richard
Chittenden, my son, one Lamb, each.
To my Godson, Robert Newman, a lamb, to be delivered to his father
William Newman. To my son Richard
Chittenden, my Cupboard in the hall, my Tables, my first great Kettle and
other items. To Ann Sawnder, my servant, a russet Petticot
and some other items. Exec: My son Robert Chittenden and to him the
residue of my goods. Wit: John Fright |
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423 |
CHITTENDEN ALEXANDER. HUSBANDMAN. FI.
317 |
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30th April 1613. Pr.
24th September 1615 |
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To my brother, Matthew Chittenden. 12d.
To his sons, Edward and
Matthew. 6d. each. To my cousin John Chittenden. 12d.
and William Chittenden.
6d. To Joan Chittenden, wife of Stephen Booreman. 6d. to my servant Elizabeth Whitemore.
40s. To Alexander Gray. 5s.
To Edward Gibson. 5s. To my wife Annis
Chittenden all my household stuff. Exec:
My wife Agnes (Annis). Wit:
John Alle, John Gibson |
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804 |
CHITTENDEN ROBERT.
YEOMAN. VOL. 43.
FI. 77. (Wittersham) |
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28th February 1614/5. Pr.
12th April 1615 |
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To the poor of Wittersham. 4 Pounds.
To my cousin William Newman, 20s, to the good of him and his
children. To William French, 20s, to
the good of him and his children. To
Robert Chittenden, son of Richard Chittenden, 5 Pounds, when he is 21. This five pounds
to be paid to Stephen Bratle, one of my
overseers. To Rachel Chittenden, daughter of Richard
Chittenden, 10 Pounds, when 18, but to be put into the hands of another of my
overseers, Andrew Wright. To Nicholas
Wevenden, the 5 Pounds which he shall owe me at the
Feast of Annunciation of our Lady, next ensueing,
on condition that he will quietly and peaceably depart out of my farm wherein
he now dwells. To my maid servant
Elizabeth Dawlinge, 5 Pounds, when 21. To my Godson, the son of Stephen Boorne of Benenden, 5 Pounds,
when 18. To my servant, Thomas Allen,
40s. one year after my decease. To my servant Robert Forward, 20s, one
year after my decease. To William
French, the lease of the house wherein I now dwell. To William Newman, the lease of land of Mr Carpenter. To
Charles Stone, 40s. Will: To my wife Elizabeth, during her natural
life, my
lands and tenements in Wittersham. If my wife be with child, then that child
shall have my lands and tenements, when 21.
If my wife be not with child then the property, after her death, to
Robert and Richard Chittenden, sons of Richard Chittenden, equally
divided. Overseers: Stephen Bratle,
George Gladishe, Andrew Wright, and 20 pounds is to be divided equally amongst them. Exec:
My wife Elizabeth and she receives the
residue of my goods. Wit: Charles Stone, Thomas Paine, John Cullings and Joan Packham |
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424 |
MAYLAM STEPHEN.
WHEELER. FI. 329.
31st March 1614.
Pr. 27th April 1614 |
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Extract |
To my aunt Chittenden, wife of William Chittenden,
33/4d. To my cousin William
Chittenden, son of uncle Chittenden, my wearing apparel. To my cousin Elizabeth Chittenden, daughter
of John Chittenden, 12d. Wit: William
Chittenden |
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377 |
CHITTENDEN ROBERT.
VOL. 45. FI.
152. (Marden). 12th May 1621. Pr.
8th June 1621 |
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My body to be buried in the Parish Churchyard at Maidstone. To the
poor of the Parish 20s. directly, and 20s. to the use of the poor according to Richard Turner’s
Will. To my daughter Bredgland, Widow, 12d.
to my eldest son James Chittenden, 12d. To my daughter Elizabeth, 100 marks, one
half on her day of marriage, and one half one year after my decease, provided
at the payment thereof she and her husband deliver to my Exec a general acquittance for all
such money as was to her from Jane Coveney
of Hunton, deceased. To my daughter Anne, 100 marks, half three
months after her marriage and half two years after her marriage. To my daughter Joan, 100 marks, half one
year after her marriage and half two years after her marriage. To my daughter Matthew, one 100 marks,
half three months after her marriage and half one year after her
marriage. 300 Pounds to be raised
from the sale of my fat oxen, stock of clothing, etc, towards payment of my
daughters marriage money, and the rent of Warnes
Field and the rent of the Taint which I gave James, my eldest son, of 15
Pounds yearly, during the natural life of me and my wife Anne. To my son Edward Chittenden, 10 Pounds
yearly, until he come to be BA., and 50 Pounds until
he shall be Master of Arts. When he
is MA. He is to have 20 Pounds yearly paid to him. If he should die before then the annuity
to my wife Anne. To my son William
Chittenden, all my moveable goods which I have at Colwell Street, except the
old wheat and oats and 8 acres of oats growing in Spenne
at Colwell Street. To my wife Anne,
15 Pounds yearly for life. If she
remarries, all she receives is just this life annuity of 15 Pounds
yearly. Exec: My wife Anne. My son Robert. Wit:
George Maye (or Mayo). Richard Ferrall |
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311 |
CHITTENDEN NATHANIEL. CLOTHIER.
VOL. 45. FI.
373. (Hawkhurst) |
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9th May 1623. Pr.
23rd July 1623 |
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To the poor of Hawkhurst Parish 20s. To my father-in-law, John Woodgate, and to my mother Woodgate,
his wife, and to Peter Woodgate, my brother-in-law,
a piece of gold of value 20s. to each of them.
To my loving father, William Chittenden, and my mother, Eleanor
Chittenden, to Thomas Chittenden, William Chittenden, my loving brothers, to
each a piece of gold, value 20s. To
each of my loving sisters Elizabeth Chittenden and Mary Chittenden, a piece
of gold worth 20s. To my loving wife
Cecily Chittenden all my household stuff, a Cow, a Heifer, formerly given to
her by my father Chittenden and my father-in-law, Woodgate. Residue of my goods and money to the child
my wife is carrying, when 21 if a son or 16 if a daughter. Exec:
My wife Cecily. My Exec to be
bound within one month after my decease for the penal sum of 500 Pounds to Mr Alexander Fowle and my
father William Chittenden for the execution of the provisions of this
Will. Wit: Joseph Boys and Caleb Hubord |
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507 |
TWITT JULIAN (GILLIAN) WIDOW. FI.
252. 24th January
1624/5/ Pr. 26th April 1625 |
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To my Robert Abbott, Minister and Preacher of God’s
Word, ten shillings. To my
kinswoman Joan Harrice, Widow, 20s. To John Chittenden, son of my cousin
Thomas Chittenden of Cranbrook, Broad-weaver, my
great Bible. To Catherine Chittenden,
daughter of my said cousin Thomas Chittenden, my joined Box to put linen in,
etc. Exec: My kinsman Thomas Chittenden of |
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323 |
CHITTENDEN WILLIAM.
CLOTHIER. VOL. 50.
FI. 105. (Hawkhurst) |
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12th July 1632. Pr.
1st August 1632 |
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To the poor of Hawkhurst
Parish. 40s. To my brother Thomas Chittenden of Hawkhurst. 80
Pounds. To my sister Elizabeth Pargitor of Hawkhurst,
Widow. 40 Pounds. To Nathaniel Chittenden, son of Nathaniel
Chittenden, late deceased, my brother, 30 Pounds, when 21, if he shall be
thought fit to employ it by my brother Thomas Chittenden and my cousin Thomas
Chittenden of Hawkhurst. If they do not think him fit, then they
are to hold in another 2 years until Nathaniel is 23. Giving him 3 Pounds in the meantime. To Mr Goodwin,
Minister of Hawkhurst Parish, a piece of gold,
value 20s. To Thomas Chittenden, son
of Robert Chittenden, my uncle, a piece of gold of value 20s, within six
months after my decease. Residue of
my moveables and chattels, to my brother, John
Chittenden, who is my Exec.
Will: To my cousin Thomas
Chittenden, my messuage and lands given to me by my
father, on the following conditions.
First he shall pay my mother Eleanor Chittenden of Hawkhurst,
Widow, 8 Pounds yearly. Overseer:
My cousin, Thomas Chittenden. Wit:
William Pope and Thomas Chittenden.
In Probate and granted to John Chittenden, brother and Exec of the Testator August 1632 |
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324 |
CHITTENDEN JOHN.
CLOTHIER. VOL. 50.
FI. 116. (Hawkhurst) |
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23rd April 1633. Pr.
10th June 1633 |
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To the poor of Hawkhurst
Parish. 20s. To my mother Eleanor Chittenden, Widow, my
sister Elizabeth Pargiter, my uncle Robert
Chittenden and my cousin Thomas Chittenden, son of said Robert. 20s each.
To my brother Thomas Chittenden.
5 Pounds. To my wife Mary, to
have the use of all my household stuff as long as she remains my widow. After my wife remarries or dies my Exec to
sell the household stuff and divide the money among my children, paying them
when they are 21. To my wife 30
Pounds, on condition that she make a bond of 60 Pounds to insure payment of 30
Pounds, when the time comes. This
bond to Nathaniel Chittenden, son of my brother Nathaniel Chittenden,
deceased, as specified in the last Will & Testament of my brother William
Chittenden, and which I am obligated to pay residue of my goods to be divided
among my children, when they are 21.
Exec: My brother Thomas
Chittenden. Wit: Richard Kilborne,
William Duncke and Thomas Chittenden |
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554 |
ALLCORN ISAAC.
BROADWEAVER. FI. 483 |
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25th March 1634. Pr.
17th April 1634 |
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To my son William Allcorne. 1 shilling when 24. To my daughter Elizabeth Allcorne. 1
shilling when 24. Residue of all my
goods and household stuff, to Thomas Chittenden and William Woodland of Cranbrook, broadweavers,
forever, to bring up my children William and Elizabeth. Will:
Concerning my lands and tenements.
This property shall go to Thomas Chittenden and William Woodland
towards bringing up my children until they are 21, to have and to hold
forever. Execs: The said Thomas Chittenden and William
Woodland. Wit: John Willis and Jeremy Botting |
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CHITTENDEN WILLIAM THE ELDER. HUSBANDMAN. FI.
216 |
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8th December 1635. Pr.
27th April 1656 |
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To my eldest son William Chittenden. 50 shillings, one year after my
decease. Also to him all my wearing
apparel, one of my young Hogs, To my
son Thomas Chittenden. 20 shillings,
and to his wife 10 shillings, one year after my decease. To my daughter Mary Chittenden 5 Pounds,
one year after my decease. Also to
her half my household stuff indoors, equally divided between her and my
Exec. Exec: My son Stephen Chittenden, and he to have
the other half of my household goods.
Wit: John Chittenden and Jonas
Bottinge, the Writer. |
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SCOTHFORD RUTH.
WIDOW. FI. 247.
12th July 1636.
Pr. 31st January
1636/7 |
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Extract |
To Eleanor Chittenden, wife of Thomas Chittenden, my
best gown and red waistcoat.
Wit: including Thomas Chittenden |
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WILLIAM COBBES.
SELLENDGE. 13th
March 1619/20 |
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Extract |
William Chittenden and Thomas Colman |
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THOMAS APSLEY.
HORSMONDEN. YEOMAN. 5th July 1630 |
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My SS Thomas, George (and his wife), Alexander,
Edward, Peter, William, Arthur, Richard and James, (last 7 under 21). Dorothy (Nee Chittenden) my wife. Exec:
John Walter of Marden. Overseer:
My brother Chittenden.
Wit: Alexander Thomas, William
Chittenden, Richard Thomas and George Apsley. Probate 9th August 1630. Before Robert Steep. Clk |
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DOROTHY APSLEY.
Nee CHITTENDEN.
HORSMONDEN. 9th
August 1630 |
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Will of my late husband Thomas Apsley. My 6 young children Edward, Peter,
William, Arthur, Richard and James.
Exec: My brother William
Chittenden of Hawkhurst and William, his son. John Woodgate of
Hawkhurst and William Hunt of Benchley. Overseer:
My SS Alex: Lands in Benenden. John Walter of Marden. Wit:
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