Genealogical notes relating to

 THE FAMILY OF SCULL

   Compiled by G.D. Scull in 1876    

In the insurrection excited against William Rufus by his uncle Odo in favour of Duke Robert of Normandy, Bernard Newmarch, a famous Norman knight, associated himself with Ralph de Mortimer and other strong barons, and did much injury and mischief in the counties of Hereford and Worcester. After various successful inroads, he possessed himself of that part now denominated Brecknock, and ascending the banks of the river Usk, built a strong castle on the north side. To the knights and gentlemen who accompanied him on his expeditions he portioned out the conquered territories.

In the 'History of Brecknockshire,' by Mr. Theophilus Jones, mention is made of the following twelve Norman knights, and the names of the manors they each received. To Sir Reginald Aubrey, the manors of Abercunricke and Slough; to Sir John Scull, Bolgoed and Crai; to Sir Peter Gunter, Gunterstone; to Sir Humphrey Ffrergill, Crickhowell; to Sir Miles Piegard, Ischergrog; to Sir John Waldebieffe, Lanbanffoag; to Sir Humphrey Sollers, Treduston; to Sir Richard de Boyes, Treboyer; to Sir Walter Havard, Pontwillim; to Sir Hugh Surdnan, Aberisker; to Sir Philip Walwin, The Hay; and to Sir Richard Paglin the manor of Peytyns.

Sir John Scull is supposed to have been buried in the Battle Aisle of the Abbey or Priory of Brecknock, the rebuilding of which over an old foundation is attributed to Bernard Newmarch. No vestige of Sir John Scull's stronghold now remains, but according to tradition it was where the mansion called Tymawr in Glyntarrell stood, formerly the residence of the Prices, afterwards the property of Davies of Cwrt-y-gollen, and in the year 1800 of Mr. John Powell, attorney.

The following inscriptions are still preserved in the church of St. John the Evangelist, in the town of Brecon "Proceeding from East to West, and commencing at the entrance into the chapel, we meet with two of the descendants of one of the Norman knights, viz: 'Here lyeth the body of John William Skwl, paternally descended of Sir John Skwl, Knight. He married Anne, daughter of Howel Morgan of Dwynock. They had issue William, Thomas, Margaret, Elizabeth, Gwenlliam, Jonnet and Joan. Obit 1680, aet. 78 anno".' Arms—SKULL, impaling quarterly VAUGHAN and PRITCHARD. "Near this stone is another on which viz.: 'Here lyeth the body of William John William Scull (Skwl), paternally descended of Sir John Scull, Knight. He married Jane, daughter of Gwalter John of Parish Trallong, gent. They had issue John, Gwalter, Thomas, and Anne Scull. Obit 1685, aet. 88 years.' Arms— SKULL, impaling a bend between six dolphins naiant ."

From Wales the family spread into the counties of Hereford, Worcester, Wilts, and Buckingham, and to the city of London, and also at an early date into the South of Ireland probably giving the name to the town and large parish of Scull in the southern part of the county of Cork. In 1685, two brothers, John and Nicholas Scull, emigrated to America from Cork, sailing from the port of Bristol and settling in Wm. Penn's colony, followed in 1706 by Edward Scull (a minor), their near relation.

One of the family in England fled to the Hague in Holland about 1630, and his name, Jean Schuyl, appears appended with those of other merchants, both Dutch, French, and English, to a petition addressed in 1651, through the States General, to Cromwell, in reference to the passage of his Navigation Act, which was designed as a blow to their commerce.

They represented themselves as merchants who had been trading for upwards of twenty years at The Hague with the Caribbean Islands and Virginia. The act was passed, and their trade being ruined numbers of them emigrated to America. Pieter Jansen Schuyl or SchoIl, as his name was written by the Dutch, and who is supposed to have been the son of Jean Schuyl, emigrated to New Amsterdam in America, and settled at Hempstead on Long Island.

John Scull, or Jan or Jean Schuyl or Scholl

Pieter Jansen Scholl, from the Hague, married Margaret (or Grietie) Provoost, a Huguenot, Nov. 26th, 1661. She was baptized Feb. 24, 1641.A patent for twenty morgens of land (about forty acres) located at Mid-wont (Flatbush) on Long Island was issued to her May 9th, 1660

William Scull. ==   daughter of Walwen of Markill.

Daughter of …Lygon = John Scull. = Mawd, daughtr of John Wigmore of Lacton.

The above pedigree is faithfully extracted from the Heralds' Visitation of Hereford Anno1569, now remaining in the College of Arms London, and examined therewith by us this twenty-fifth day of May 1848.          (Signed)

WALTER ASTON BLOUNT, Chester

GEO  HARMON, Bluemantle.

Margaret m'd ....... Brecknoc. Inherited the manor.of Appledorefeld, Kent, of 496 acres, the possession which was contested by Wm. Scull.

Agnes (aged) 40 in 26 Henry VI. 1447Dead 8 Ed. IV. She married MiloScull Esq. of Much Cowarne.

***William Scull, aged 30 and upwards 8 Ed. IV. Living 5 Feb. Henry Vii. 1489. Married daughter of Thomas Walwyn of Much Marcle, Hereford, and had son John (as above).

Notes

***From Ancient Compotures of the Exchequer, Eacheators' Acc't, and Inquisitiones, Herefordsh. and Marches of Wales. "Inquisitiones captae coram eodem." 5 p.m..Willielmi Sculle armigeri (23 Henry VIL)

**Sir Walter Scull (who is called "a famous warrior in the Wars of the Roses ") married Frances, daughter and coheir of Sir John Beauchainp of Holt Castle, Worcestershire.                                         His daughter Joyce m'd Sir Edward Croft of Croft Castle, Hereford, whose eldest son Richd. m'd Catherine, dau'r of Sir Richd. Herbert, Knt. of Montgomery. They left several children, one of whom was Sir Janice Croft, Comptroller of the Household to Queen Elizabeth. Sir Walter Scull held the manors of Alansor and Avenbury, com. Hereford; had revenues from South Wales ; was Sheriff of Berkshire and of Worcestershure, 5.11, and 12th of Ed. IV., and in the Parliaments of 20. 25, and 31st of Henry VI. His wile was buried in the church at Holt. His own tomb there has been destroyed. His arms were" Gule, a bend voided of the field between six lions' heads erased or," which are still to be seen emblazoned on a little pane in one of the windows of Holt Church. He was a benefactor to the church at Great Malvern, where his arms were formerly placed in the tiled pavement, but are now removed. He was at the battles of Tewkesbury and Barnet, where the Earl of Warwick was killed. He died about the year 1472, at Holt Castle.

****From the records of the English College at Rome, May 1st, 1579. On the 29 Dec. 1580 the College took possession of the Hospital and its property, changed, however, with the duty of continuing to entertain the English coming to the Holy City, the poorer for eight days and the nobles for three days. "12 Januar' venitWill'm Skyl sensalisuit (?) qi tu'c venit ex Anglia et adrnissns p' 4or dietz et code' die venit D. Wll'm Fackenh'm cano' reg'laris ordines S. Augusti et monastil de Herniton in North folchia Dioc Norwicensia."

*****From Proceedings in Chancery, temp. Elizabeth, vol. i. p. 304, co. Hereford. Edmund Fox, Plaintiff, vs. Wm. Scull and John Scull, Defendants. Claim under a purchase and subsequent demise, a capital messuage and land (Leighton Court) in the parish of Much Cowarne, co. Hereford, purchased by Chas. Fox, plaintiff's father, of Rich. Davies, and afterwards demised to plaintiff."

SCULL PEDIGREE.

Visitation of Hereford,  1683.

William Scull of Cowarne Magna in com Hereford Obijt circa anno 1630

Eleanor, dau'r of Morgan Vaughan of Bequilyin co. Radnor

Thomas Scull of Cowarne Magna in com Hereford eldest son

Mary, only daughter and heir, m'd 1st ThomasBerington of Much Cowarne in com. Hereford. She remmaried  Lygon.

 Dorothy, dau'r of... Nash of Tapenhall in co. Wigorn

Richard Scull of Cowarne     Magna. Obijt circa anno 1630.

 dau'r of.Prebend of Norwich

Samuel Scul1 died beyond sea    unmarried

John Scull, a Captain in the Service of His Majesty King Charles 1st. S. P

Elias obit young Thomas obit unmd.          Joseph obit  unmd

Mary m'd to Thomas Depple of Worcestershire

1st wife

John Scull, minister of Presteigne in co. Radnor, obit circa

... dau'r of Drew

anno 1653. He married to his 2nd wife, widow of Davies of Preateigne, by whom no issue

of Little Dingall in. com. Hereford

John obijt caelebs

William Scull, belonged to the Scullery,Whitehall Had issue 4 children dyed in the Plague anno 1665

Margaret, marr to.... Frammingham of Norfolk

Elizabeth, marr to Mathew Lloyd of Radnoreshire

Lumley Scull,a Divine,married and has two daugh's 

Jane, m'd to PowellJones of Radnorshire

Katharine, marr to…..Tracy of the cityof London

Nicholas Scull, married Widow but no issue

William Scull of Middleton near     Ludlow, obijt apud London circa anno 1663

Miles Scull died young

=daught      of

Walter Scull, died=daught.

at Winchester circa anno 1667

of...

Elizabeth Scull    Eleanor Scull

Thomas   William   Frances

Mary marr. toHenry Hill of Meadow Court near Bramyard

Margaret md to Robert Trilough, Minister of Knighton in Co. Wigorn. 12

Elizth. Daugh of John Shuter of Salisbury  Esq. Bencher of the Inner Temple

John Scull of Much Cowarne, aet.53 anno 1688, natos 2  Sep. 1680. S. P.

Miles  Died Unmarried

William Scull of Morton Jeffenies=Sarah daug of .... Mayfield of in Co. Hereford, aet. 46 ann 1683. near Bramyard

We hereby certify the above pedigree to be faithfully extracted from the Heralds' Visitation of the County of Hereford made in the year 1683, and now remaining in the College of Arms, London, and examined therewith this twenty seventh day of May1848, by us.—     Signed)                              WALTER ASTON BL0UNT, Chester.  GEO. HARRISON, Bluemantle.

SCULL.ENTRIES RELATING TO THE SCULL FAMILY IN THE PARISH REGISTERS OF MUCH COWARNE, HEREFORDSHIRE.

Heading of the earliest register from which the extracts have been made "This Book was conferred in the presence of the Guardians and confirmed by the subscription of Thomas South, William Bundle Guardians for William Scull, John Scull and John Scull 1559.

 Baptisms

1611. August 27.   Thomas son of Richard Scull Gent.

1612. April 28.  John son of William Scull the younger, baptized and buried. 1612. February 14. Nicholas son of Margaret Scull, privately baptized.          1634. June 22.   Margaret daughter of Barnebas and Johannah Scull.               1640. August 9.  Maria daughter of Barnebas Scull and Johannah his wife.  1643. December 10. Milo son of Barnebas and Johannah Scull.

WILLS AND ADMINISTRATIONS OF THE NAME OF SCULL OR SKULL

Rudolphus Scull, citizen of London. Wife Margerry. She had a son Robt. Turner. Thomas Hackett was a brother in law of Rs. Scull. Lived in the parish of Christ Church. His will made in year .1601. (At Somerset House.)

John Scull, gentleman, of Much Cowarne, county of Hereford, gave thirteen shillings and four pence for repairs to the church at Much Cowarne. His debts would not allow of any legacy to his wife Elizabeth, but gives her his household goods, etc. etc. Appoints his brother William executor. One of the witnesses to the will Miles Scull. Wishes to be buried in the Churchyard at Much Cowarne. Walter Scull and Eleanor Scull administered to his estate. One of the witnesses to inventory John Scull. Will made the 20th of January, 1616. (At Somerset House.)

William Skull (yeoman), of Brinkworth, Wiltshire. His wife's name Joane. Had sons Francis and William, and daughters Mary and Joane. Had a kinsman named William Beale. Left a legacy to Wm. Skull (his godson), son of William Skull. Had a son in law John Walker and brother in law Anthony Beale. His will made in 1631. (Somerset House.)

Elizabeth Scull (widow), of Slynfold, Sussex, mother of the Rev. John Scull, late Rector of Slynfold. Letters of administration granted in 1641, December.

John Scull, Rector of Slynfold, co. Sussex. Gives £25 to the poor of the parish of Slynfold; £15 to the poor of Hitchinfield; £15 to the poor of Lymaster; £15 to the poor of Polnige; £10 to the poor of Westfield; and £200 to his sister Elizabeth Montegue, six months after his mother's death. To his servant Walter Fisher the sum of twenty nobles, one month after his death. To Mr. Kinge his curate the sum of £20 and his bookes that he now has in his possession, and his mourning gowne at Chichester and his stuff gowne at Slynfold. To Elizabeth Combea his maid her wages and £3. To his other maid her wages and ten shillings. To Richard Pennicot £5; and gives £25 to the choristers of Chichester, viz. £20 to the vicars and £5 to the church choir—this to be done whether he is buried there or not; and £100 for re-edifying the Cathedral, provided that Parliament will not dissolve the Deane and Chapters, then revokes his bequest if they do. To George Pennell the sum of £20. To John Scull, a schoolboy at Horsham School, £20 top lace him out as apprentice to a trade. He names three executors to assist his mother Elizabeth, who is to be sole executrix. Gives to the three advising executors £20 each, and all expenses for trouble, etc. Will made October 28, 1641. (At Somerset House, London.)

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The Rev. John Scull was made a Prebend of Moreton Parva in Hereford Cathedral in l626. which he retained until his death, at Slynfold in Sussex, in 1641. The living of St. Mary Mounthaw, London, was in the gift of the Bishops of Hereford. One John Scull held it until 24th December, 1630, when he resigned, and Thomas Thrale, A.M., succeeded him. He then, no doubt, removed to Slynfold. He was also Prebend of Waltham in Chichester Cathedral. as 'the manor of Barkeleyes and farm of Waltham were by indenture dated June 16, 1641, demised by John Scull late Prebendary of Waltham to Thomas Farrington citizen and alderman of Chichester for 21 years, under the reserved yearly rent of £12 worth over and above said rent and as before is certified £97 :13:1, in all £109 :13 :1 per annum."

Alice or Alicia, Skull (widow), of Brinckworth, Wiltshire. Had son John Skull (al's Sherer). She gives £12 to the mother church at Serum. To her son John Skull (al's Sherer) "the lease I have of the grounds in Brinkworth called Oxlayes, but because it is reported that John Skull (al's Sharer) my sonne is gone into another land and I know not whether ever hee mai return. to lay claime to the aforesaid gronnde called Oxlayes; therefore my will and full intent is that Alice Beale my kinswoman shall queathe and peaceable enjoy the same ground called Oxlayes until the said John Skull(al's Sherer) lay claime thereto." Said Alice Beale had a sister Mary. Legacies were left to Margaret Beale, who she calls her daughter; to her kinsmen Richard, Toby, Samuel, Thomas, and Sarah Beale; and to her god-daughter Mary Davies and to her son-in-law William Beale. Executors—Robert Panting and Win. Edwards (yeomen) of Brinkworth. Will made 28 December, 1649. (At Somerset House, London.)

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No doubt into Holland, as Jan or Jean Schuyl was living at The Hague in 1650. His name appears with others, both French, English, and Dutch, appended to a petition to Cromwell. Peter Jansen Schuyl or Peter Schuyl, the son of Jan or John, emigrated to America from the Hague, and settled on Long Island at the Dutch settlement of Hempstead. One of his sons, John, removed in 1694 to Great Egg Harbour in New Jersey, and left numerous descendants. After his removal from Long Island he appears to have resumed his name of Scull, which had been for two generations variously written by the Dutch as schuyl, Scholl, Schol, Scale, Scol, Scholt, and SculIe.

Rev. John Scull, Rector of Presteign Radnor. Letters of administration granted June 1653.

Solomon Skull, of Syndham, Co. Wilts (tailor). He is called the elder. Had daughters Elizabeth, the wife of Christopher-Whale; Mary, the wife of John Gibbons; and Joane, who had a daughter Mary. Solomon Scull Junior is named the sole executor. The wife of the testator was living, but is not named in the will, which was made March 1st, 1657. (Somerset House, London.)

John Skull (yeoman), the elder, of Grettenham, parish of Brinkeworth co. Wilts. To his oldest son, Francis Skull, most of his household goods. The wife 'of Francis named Mary; they had two daughters, Susannah and Jane, and a son, John Skull. ,John Skull the elder had also a son named Joeffrey, and a daughter in law named Joice, who was the wife of his son John. Legacies are left to the six oldest children of his son-in-law Thomas Day. He gives six shillings to each of his brothers and sisters, and appoints his son John Skull sole executor to his will, which was proved in 1659. (Somerset House.)

Gulielmus Skull of Buckinghamshire. Letters of administration granted in January, 1661. (Somerset House.)

Miles Scull of Warton, Leominster, Co. Hereford, gentleman. To his wife Elizabeth he gives his part of Beggars' Meadow for her natural life, and after her death to his kinsman Win. Scull, son of his brother Barnaby Scull, gentleman, deceased. Said Win. Scull to pay unto his kinsman Henry Hill and his wife £20 in six months after the death of his wife. To his wife he gives all his household goods, and to Elizabeth, the wife of his neighbour Thomas Nicholls of Warton, a legacy. To his kinsman John Scull and his wife five shillings each to buy gloves. The same to Henry Hill and wife and Thomas Nicholls and wife. To the poor of the parish of Leominster forty shillings. He names Wm. Scull executor. Witnesses John Scull, Henry Hill and John Jay. Will made March 24, 1674, and proved April 9, 1675. Inventory £59: 1; 2. (From the Probate Court, Hereford.)

Johannes Scull, of Cowarne Magna, Co. Hereford. Letters of administration granted to his relict Elizabeth in year 1677. Amt. of inventory £79: 11: 8.

Joane Skull (widdow of Rev. John Scull), of the parish of Presteign, Co. Radnor. Desires to be buried beside her dearly beloved husband, the late Rector of Presteign. Gives to her dearly beloved grandchild Ann Bull, wherever she may be, with her blessing, the sum of £20, which sum she has delivered into the hands of her beloved friend Philhipe Lewis, now Rector of Presteign, to be delivered into her own hands. If Ann Bull die, then the £20 to be paid to her child, if she shall have one. If this child die, then to be paid to her dear grandchild Joane, now wife of James Davis, now schoolmaster of Cardigan Town. If Joane Davis shall die before the £20 be paid, then it is to go to her daughter Ann Stones. She gives certain household goods at the house of John Williams of Presteign to her daughter Joane Davis. Will made Feb. 24, 1678, and proved May 1, 1679. Witnesses John and Mary William. and William Watkins. (Probate Court, Hereford.)

Elizabeth Scull of Butterley, parish of Edvyn Ralph, cc. Hereford (widdow). To her cozen Roger Yeoman. and his sister Alice Yeoman. the sum of £20, that is in Mr. Marshall's hands. To her cozen Margarett Baylis ten shillings; to her cozen Thomas Yeoman's wife ten shillings; and to her seven younger children ten shillings each, that is in my cozen Henry Yeoman's hands an a cow to the eldest son. To her cozen John Rowbery's eight children five shillings each; to her cozen Roger Bray and his wife five shillings each; to her cozen Henry Yeomans and wife ten shillings each; and to her five children ten shillings each. To her cozens Humphrey Yeoman. and John Holland. she leaves legacies, and all the rest of her estate to her cozen Alice Yeoman., who she appoints her sole executrix. Will made September 27, 1676, and proved April 4, 1685. Witnesses Elmer Steward, Jane and Thomas Burwall. (From Probate Court, Hereford.)

Gulielmus Scull of Kington, cc. Hereford. Letters of administration granted between 1723 and 1732 to Eliza, his relict. Inventory £7: 5: 6. Miles Scull of Kington, cc. Hereford (weaver). Appoints his nephew William Scull his sole executor. To his brother John his wearing apparel and one shilling. He gives one shilling each to his sisters Ann Hill and Elizabeth Webb and to his nephews William Fenncott and Thomas Hall; but £5 to his three nephews William Whittney, Miles Scull, Alexander Webb, and to his niece Jane Scull one shilling and blankets, etc. etc. Will made December 6, 1736, and proved 26 December 1737. (Probate Court, Hereford

Margerry Skull of Hannam (perish of Bitton) Diocese of Gloucester (widdow). Made 28th February 1605. To be buried in the churchyard of Bitton. Bequeaths to Roger Pyther and Edith his wife, to Thomas and Alice Pyther to Robert and Joane Brook his wife, to Alice Brook, to her eons George aid Nicholas Skull, to Henry and Catharine Toovy. Nicholas Skull named executor. Witnesses present —Elizabeth Wade, Edith Pyther, Joane Brook, Thomas Ffidowothers, and George Skitt. Proved March 15th, 1606.

Will of Thomas Real. of Brinkworth, co. of Wilts, made 10th January 1602. To be buried in the parish churchyard of Brinkworth. Legacy to son Thomas, also to his son Jeffrey Beale and his godson John Skull, and to Elinor Skull the daughter of William Skull, to his kinsfolk Thomas and Maria Wilshire, to his kinsman Ffrancis Sutton, to Alice Beale the daughter of his sonne Christopher Beale. All the rest of his goods, chattells, etc., etc. unto his sonne Anthony Beale, who is named executor, and his well-beloved Roger Wilkes and Robert Beale's son, of Brinkworth, yeomen, overseers of his last will and testament. Witnesses, Thos. Beale and Lawrence Watte. Proved in 1602.

Will of John Skull (the elder) of Brinkworth, co. Wilts (yeoman), made July 1st 1610. To be buried in the churchyard of Brinkworth. Leaves a legacy to the mother church at Salisbury. To his sonne Gyles Skull, and to his wife Alice Skull. Wm. Keinble and Thomas Lewen (yeomen) his executors. Witnesses, William Scull and William Lewen, senior.

Will of Richard Skull of Earthcot, parish of Alceston, diocese of Bristol, made 26 October 1613. Legacies to his wife Margaret Skull and to his god-daughter Joane Hungerford. Witn~s, Thomas Smith and Richard Dier. Proved 31st October 1614.

 Will of Margaret Skull (widow) of Eartbcot, parish of Alceston, in co. Gloucester, gives a legacy to the poor of the parish, to Joane Hill daughter of John Hill of Earthcot, to Robert Shippen of Acton, to Alice Stock, to Thomas Smith son of Thomas Smith of Earthcot, to Robt Smith, to the widow Doging of Thornbury, to Margaret Hill, to John Hill. She appoints Thomas Smith her executor. Witnesses present, Thomas Jotham, John Hill, Robert SmftS; who drew up the will. Proved in 1615.

 Will of Geoffrey Skull of Grittenham, parish of Brinkworth, cc. of Wilts. Made 25 November 1616. To be buried in the parish churchyard of Brinkworth. Gives for the repair of the mother church at Salisbury, and to his sonne John Skull, senior; to his sonnes William, Geoffrey and Thomas Skull, and to John Skull (the younger) my sonnes; to his daughters Âme Burchall, Agnes Vynes and her husband Thomas Vines; to his kinsman Ffrancis Skull; to his wife Margerry Skull, who is appointed executrix, and John Wayte, june, and William Treb ett of Grittenhani, yeomen, overseers. Wittfesses, Francis Sberer and William Lewen the writer. Amount of inventory £61 19,. 4d.

Will of Richard Skull, parish of Slimbridge, co. of Gloucester, taylor. To his wife Agnes and her three minor children all bin houses, grounds, lands, etc., etc. Made 2 April 1623, and proved 19 April 1623. John Byford and John Gillman are named the executors.

Will of Jone (Joan) Skull, parish of Brinkworth, co. Wilts. Made 22 October, 1689. To be buried in the churchyard of Brinkworth. Gives to her kinsman Wm Kene, to William Edwards the younger, to her daughter Mary Edwards, to Edward Edwards the sonne of Wm Edwards, to Hannah Edwards, to Mary Edwards the younger, to Thomas Knape, to Wm Knape the sonne of Thomas, her sonne-in-law, to her daughter Ellen, to Ffrancis and Sam Clifford, to Win, John, and Jane Walker, to Win and Jane Kene, to her son ffrancis Skull, to Ann, Magdallen, Jane, and Thomas Skull, to Margaret Sutten, to Thomas Bealle, to Thomas, John, and Jane Kcne, to her daughter (Cathrine and to her daughter Mary Edwards. She gives to the poor of the parish. She ordainea William Edwards and Jane her executors, and Thomas Lewen the elder and Wm Bealle, overseers. Proved 19 May 1640. Witnesses, Thomas Lewen, William Bealle, and William Clarke.

Letters of administration granted to Margaret Skull, the widow of George Skull, of Brinkworth, 17th of February 1668. Inventory amounting to £285 8s. Od., and made 11 Feb. 1668, by Thomas Lewen tbe elder, Thomas Menchen, Ffrancis Moody, and Thomas Maslyn.

Will of John Skull the elder, of Brinkworth, co. Wilts (yeoman), made 16 Jan. 1679. Gives to his eldest son John Skull, to his youngest son Ffraucis Skull, to his son Thomas Skull, to his daughters Ann and Jane Skull the sum of £400 each on their reaching the age of twenty-one years. He gives to his sister Day and his sister-in-law Mary Skull, and appoints his wife Joyce Skull sole executrix, and his well-beloved brother Joeffrey Skull his overseer. Witnesses, Matthew Spencer and Jeffery Skull: Amount of inventory £2011 14s. 4d.

Will of Jeffrey Skull of Brinkworth, made 9th day of April 1684. Gives to mister Alice Day £40. Legacies to Thomas Day and to Jane daughter of Alice Day £40, to Richard Day £40, to Rebeckah Franckham daughter of Alice Day £50, to Benjamin Day and Francis son of Alice £50 each, to Thomas son of John Day, grandson to his sister Alice, £20, when he arrives at the age of twenty-one; to Jane, his kinswoman, the daughter of his brother Francis Skull £40, and to her children she has by John Whitmore £20; to his sister-in-law Joyce Skull 20s. etc.; to Thomas Skull, son to his brother John Skull, £50; to Ann, daughter of his brother John, £50; to his kinsman Francis, son of his brother John, £50, when twenty-one years old; to Jane, daughter of his brother John, £50, when twenty-one; to his sister-in-law's servants 5s. each; to the poor of the parish of Brinckworth 50s. The rest of his estate left to John, son of his brother John Skull, who he appoints his executor. Thomas Lewen (yeoman), overseer. Witnesses, John Brown, Wm. Ffry, Ann Morris. Proved 14 July 1684. Amount of inventory £824 18.s Od.

Will of Thomas Skull of Brinckworth, taylor, gives to his daughter Hanna and Lydia Skull, Alice Palmer, Mary Church, Susannah, Sarah, and Rebekah Skull. daughters Snsaunah, Sarah, and Rebekah named his executrixes. Will made 21 Aug. 1684. Witnesses, Thomas Lewen, John Church, William Skull. Proved 14 October 1684. Amount of Inventory £79 15s. Od.

Will of William Skull of Brinkworth. He gives to his son William, to his wife Elizabeth, to his son John, to Wm. Skull's daughter, to Elizabeth Walker, and to everv one of her children, to his daughter Martha Hares, and to each of her children, to his daughter Joane Ffry, to his daughters Mary and Sarah Skull. All the rest of his estate he leaves to his wife above named, and appoints Henry Young and Thomas Lewen overseers, his wife being sole executrix. Will made 20 September, 1684. Proved Oct. 18, 1684. Witnesses, Thomas Lewen, Henry Younge, Robt Skeate. Inventory amounting to £52 5s Od.

Will of Jojce Skull of Brinkworth, widow. Made 9 September 1688. Legacies to her daughters Ann Church and Jane Skull, to her sons Francis Skull (a minor), Thomas and John; to her kinsman Thomas Lewen, and to his sister Mary, £5 each; to her own sister Elizabeth Edwards, 40s.; to the poor of the parish of Brinkworth £8. She nominates her brother Thomas Lewen and her son-in-law Nicholas Church her joint executors, and gives them £5 each, and also to pay my Lord of Berkeley £4 for a Heriot. Witnesses, Samuel Stratton, Edward Smith, Mary Waite. Inventory amounting to £669 7s Od. made 5 November 1688.

Will of Sarah Skull of the cittie of Bristoll, spinster. Legacies to W'~ Ffry, cordwainer; to Edward, Sam', and Jane Parker, children of Sam' Parker (cooper), £20 each; to Phillipa, wife of Thos. Harris (chirurgeon), £5; to Ann Day widow, and Patience, wife of Wm Fry, £4 each, "to be disposed of to such poor persons of the people called Quaquers as they shall think fit ;" to the two children of Thomas Oades by Sarah his wife, to Sunanna, wife of Henry James Taylor, and to his children Joseph and Hannah, a broad piece of gold apiece; to Mary Cole (spinster), to Hannah Kippen, daughter of Wm Kippen, to Emma Harris, to Mary Robins, wife of Gabriel (tyler), to Arthur Sayer, to Widdow Bassett, with whom I now live, to Mary Atkins, to Mary, wife of Platt, to my sister Ann Pratt, to Martha Day (widdow), to Sarah Stout, to Hannah wife of Edward Jones, to John Clark (conveyancer), to Wm Fry and Patience his wife, a broad piece of gold (usually called a Septars). Wm. Fry is appointed overseer of her will, and her cozen Ann Packer sole executrix. Made 80 January 1702. Proved 22 of February 1702. Witnesses, John Vesle, Daniel Ceardy.

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