Chelsfield - Parish Information
Abstract of will from
Chelsfield proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
Geoffrey Copus.2005
Robert
Wrighte of Chelsfield dated 15
November 1625
Abstract of the will of Robert Wrighte of Chelsfield
yeoman dated 15 November 1625.
I wish to be buried near unto my Parents to rest in hope of
a joyful resurrection.
I leave to Godly uses ten shillings to be ordered by my
Executrix.
If my wife bring forth a daughter I give such daughter £40
at age 18 or at marriage, whichever is sooner.
To the Preacher of my funeral sermon 6s.8d.
I leave all residue of personal estate to my wife Alice,
whom I appoint my Executrix.
I appoint my well-beloved father in law Thomas Causten and
my good friend William Haminge Overseers of my will and give them 12d.
each for their pains.
As to my tenements and lands, I give my wife all of them
until my son or sons are aged 16, for the bringing up of them.
To my son and sons (if God send me other son beside that
which I have already) I give to the one or the two 40s. each yearly at
age 16 until they accomplish 21 years. I give them at age 21 the half of
all my tenements and lands, to them and their heirs for ever; the other
half I leave to my wife for life, then to my son or sons and their heirs
equally, for ever.
Witnesses George Smith Alex: Ellis Thomas Causton William
Hamminge.
Proved 9 May 1626 by Alice Wright widow the relict.
[PCC will PROB11/149]
Transcribed by Geoffrey
Copus