Probate copy. Will of Robert Stevenson of Arrowes. To be buried in churchyard of All Saints, Weighton

Reference No:
U DDEV/3/16
Dates:
12 May 1561
Description:
To son Thomas S., younger black mare, two 3 year old foals, and 5 wethers 'of the best'. To daughter Agnes, a flecked 2 year old 'whye', a black 'whye' stirk, 6 ewes, 5 lambs, and 5s. yearly for life out of oxgang bought by testator from Richard Kyrton. To Cicilie Dune, a fat wether, a measure of malt and 3s. 4d. To every god-child, 4d. To John Jackman, a fat wether 'to his wedyng'. To Katheryng Skelton, a gimmer lamb. To Wylliam Chapman of Goodmanham, a fat geld ewe. To Wylliam Skelton, half a quarter of oats. To Thomas Stevenson of Weighton, summering of 20 sheep for 10 years. To brother Richard S., a 2 year old black 'fealey'. To brother Thomas S., 4 ewes and 4 lambs. Wife Eling to have his farmhold and all his lands until son Thomas comes of age; and 2 of best cows. To church works, 6s. 8d. Residue to wife Eling, son Thomas and daughter Agnes, who are exors.: Witn. Henry Jewetson, vicar (of Market Weighton), William Skelton, Thomas Stevenson, John Jackman and William Chatt, jnr. Probate 11 June 1561. Seal tag cut from Bond: Margaret Sherwene and Thomas Melton of Hugget to Master Michael Wotton, dean of York
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Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Papers of the Constable Maxwell Family of Everingham, Caerlaverock and Terregles (including the Haggerston and Sherburne Families)