Wills
(Causton etc. as testator or mentioned in will)
| Court | Year | 1st name | Surname | Place | Cty. | Text | Ref. |
| LCH | 1297 |
William De | Causton | London | LND | William de Causton, merchant - to Alexander his apprentice his houses in Westchep and in Old Change in the parish of S Vedast. No date. A.D. 1297-8 | Roll 27 (3) |
| LCH | 1299 |
Alexander De | Causton | London | LND | Causton (ALEXANDER DE).—To Alice his wife for life the shop in Cheape in the parish of S. Vedast left to him by William de Causton, his late master, so that she provide a chantry in the said church of S. Vedast for the good of the souls of William de Causton and others, and that she pay twenty marks to the Friars Minors of London for a similar purpose, and twenty marks for teaching a trade to Robert and James his sons. Also to the said Robert and James the reversion of the said shop; remainder to pious uses. No date in 1299. Roll 28 (52). | Roll 28 (52) |
| LCH | 1331 |
Johanna | Darmen-
tiers |
London | LND | Late wife of John, draper, sheriff 1299-1300, Alderman of Langbourn ward. To Isabella, daughter of Ralph le Balauncer, wife of John de Causton, mercer, her shop opposite Soperlane, parish of St Antonin, she rendering yearly to the church of the nuns of St Elena on Easter Sunday 40 pence for providing communionwine in the said church. Dated London, within the cloister of the house of St Elena aforesaid, Wednesday next before the feast of St Peter in Cathedra [22 Feb] Ad1331. | Roll 61 fol 114 |
| LCH | 1350 |
Henry De | Causton | London | LND | Monday next before the Feast of SS. Simon and Jude [28 Oct.]. Causton (Henry DE), mercer [mercator]. To be buried in the church of S. Thomas the Apostle. Divers bequests, among others to the said church; to the rectors of the churches of S. Pancras and S. Benedict Shorhog; to the four orders of friars in London, the Crossed Friars, the Friars and Minoresses without Alegate, the Minoresses of Waterbech [An abbey built by the Lady Dionisia de Mount-Chesny, A.D. 1293, in honour of the Blessed Virgin and St. Clare; removed in A.D. 1345 to a religious house of the same order founded by Mary de St. Paul, Countess of Pembroke at Denny] near Gantebrug; to the abbot and hermits of the hermitage within Crepelgate, the anchorite at the church of S. Peter de Cornhulle, and to every other anchorite in London; to the hermits of every hermitage within a circuit of two miles from London, as well as to every hospital within and without London for the same distance, &c. Also bequests to Johanna, a sister at Tankerwyk [Ankerwyke, Co. Bucks, where there formerly was a nunnery of the Benedictine Order, founded temp. Henry II. It was afterwards granted to the Abbey of Bustelesham or Bisham, co. Berks] servant to his father; to Katherine his daughter and to Isabella her mother; to Margaret his sister, a nun at Mallyngg, [Co. Kent] and Idonia his sister, a nun at Berkyngg; as well as to the nuns of Clerkenewelle, Haliwelle, and S. Elena, London. To Margaret his wife, by way of dower of all his movable goods, three hundred pounds, her entire chamber, all his vessels of silver, brass, tin, wood, &c.; the custody of the aforesaid Katherine his daughter, to whom he leaves one hundred marks for her marriage, during minority; and a life interest in all his tenements acquired from William Galeys and Alan atte Munte in the parish of S. Thomas the Apostle; remainder, in default of heirs of their bodies, to William de Causton his brother for life; remainder to Thomas, the son of the said William, in tail. Provision made for a chantry in the said church of S. Thomas the Apostle. Further bequests to Dionisia his mother, Katherine his sister, his aforesaid brother William and Isabella wife of the same, various servants and apprentices, Sir Thomas Horn his father's chaplain, and to Henry Pycard and Adam Fraunceys, two of his executors. Dated London, Saturday the Feast of S. Lucia, Virgin [13 Dec.], A.D. 1348. [Here follows a certificate of probate having been taken of the above will before the Official of the Archdeacon of London on the VI Kal. May [26 April], A.D. 1350, when, the executors named in the will having renounced, administration was reserved. It was again exhibited on the VII. Ides October [9 Oct.] of the same year to the Official, who granted administration to John Ferthyng de Sullyston [by whom it was brought into the Court of Husting for probate]. Roll 78 (210).] | Roll 78 (210) |
| La | 1353 |
John De | Caustone | Lambeth | LND | Citizen and Mercer of London. [have photocopy] | 410a Warham |
| LCH | 1361 |
Lapin | Kyngham | London | LND | made 14 September 1359 registered 22 November 1361 Lapin de Kyngham of the city of London carpenter... to Emma my wife all my tenements in the parish of St Margaret Patyns for life, and all my goods and chattels, provided she remain unmarried and chaste; remainder to pious uses... Richard de Causton mercer ... executors Dated London, Saturday the feast of the exaltation of the Holy Cross 1359 | 89/244 |
| LCH | 1365 |
James | Thame | London | LND | made 6 February 1365 registered 16 June 1365 James de Thame senior... to be buried in the church of St Margaret Moysi in Fridaystrete... to the said church and ministers therein; also for maintenance of a chantry for the good of my soul, the saouls of Alice my wife and others; also to the new and old work of St Paul's... Alice my wife to retain all the goods formerly belonging to John de Essex her former husband, a shop in the Goldsmithery of London for life, and the remaining term of William Peutrer my apprentice... to John my son certain rents in the parish of All Hallows in Bredstrete,tenements in Martelane and the Goldsmithery, and rents in Old Change; and to James my son a tavern called le Flourdelys in Westchepe, a shop formerly belonging to William de Causton near the tavern called le Cardinalshat, and my leasehold interest in a tenement in Goderonelane, in tail; remainder to pious uses for the good of my soul, the souls of Alice my late wife, and others. Dated London 6 February 1364[/5] | 93/65 |
| LCH | 1366 |
Richard De | Caustone | London | LND | Monday next before the Feast of S. Botolph, Abbot [17 June]. Caustone (RICHARD DE), mercer. To be buried in the church of the Preaching Friars, London,near the tomb of William deCaustone his brother. To Isabella his wife he leaves all his vessels of silver, and all utensils belonging to his house. The rest of his movables to be divided into two parts, whereof one part is to go to his said wife by way of dower, and the other to be devoted to the good of his soul, the souls of Leticia his late wife, Thomas (sic) and Claricia, wife of the same, Nicholas de Caustone and Agnes, wife of the same,John, son of the said Nicholas, and Johanna, daughter of the said John, Robert his son, Agnes his daughter, Johanna Dolsaly his sister, and others. Bequests to the churches of S. Stephen de Colmannestrete, S. Paul's, S. Margaret Patyns, S. Michael de Aylesham, S. Mary de Farundon, and S. Thomas de Acres in Chepe; to the Preaching Friars near Ludgate and other religious orders, to various hospitals, to London Bridge,c. Further bequests to John his son,& Thomas de Worstede and Simon, brother of the same, Johanna de Worsted their sister, and others. To Isabella his wife he also leaves the residue of the term of service of his apprentice, and all his tenements in the parishes of S. Margaret Patyns and S. Dunstan near the Tower for life; remainder in trust for sale for pious uses. Dated London, Thursday, 13 March, A.D. 1364. | Roll 94 (86). |
| LCH | 1369 |
Matthew | Broun | London | LND | made 21 October 1368 registered 29 January 1369 Matthew Broun of the city of London merchant... to be buried in the churchyard of St Dunstan towards the Tower... to the church of the same and ministers thereof; also to John Bolag his servant, upon the said John rendering account of all the testator's goods and chattels in his charge; to my apprentices and servants, to Blase de Bury and Amy wife of the same, and others... to Simon my son I leave the reversion of a certain tenement in Thames Street, in the parish of St Dunstan aforesaid, after the death of Johanna my wife; remainder in default of heirs of the body of the said Simon, to William, Thomas and Robert my sons, and Johanna my daughter, in successive tail; remainder to pious uses... similarly to William my son a tenement in the parish of St Botolph without Algate, with remainders to my other sons and daughter in successive tail, and further remainders to Peter de Bradeleye in tail, and James Wesbroun, late my apprentice, in fee... also to Thomas my son, in tail, certain shops in Pourteslane in the parish of St Dunstan aforesaid, with similar remainders... also to Robert my son, in tail, rents in the parish of St Margaret Patyns issuing from a tenement once belonging to Richard de Causton, late mercer... and to Johanna my daughter, in tail, a tenement and wharf in the street of Petiwales in the parish of All Hallows de Berkyngcherche, with similar remainders... the aforesaid Blase appointed guardian of Johanna my daughter until she arrive at the age of seventeen years or marry; the custody of my sons being left to Johanna my wife, she giving security according to the custom Dated London, 21 October 1368 | 97/2 |
| LCH | 1369 |
John | Worstede | London | LND | made 10 August 1368 registered 16 October 1368 John de Worstede of the city of London mercer... to be buried in the chapel of the blessed virgin Mary in the church of St Laurence Jewry... after payment of debts, my goods are to be divided into three parts,whereof one part I leave to Isabella my wife by way of dower of my goods and chattels movable, and the residue as directed... also to my said wife I leave all goods belonging to my house and my entire chamber, except my wearing apparel, which is to be distributed among the poor... to the church of St Laurence aforesaid, sir Robert Leper, vicar, and other ministers thereof... [also bequests] to the churches of St Mary le Bow, St Paul, and St Thomas de Aeon... to London Bridge... [bequests to various religious orders in London,] to the conventual churches of Berkyngg, Haliwell, Clerkenwell, and Stratford... [bequests to the inmates of prisons and hospitals, &c.]... to John my son... to Beatrix my daughter, wife of Thomas de Mountey... to Johanna my daughter, a nun at Berkyngg... to Thomas son of Thomas Worstede... to Simon de Worstede junior... to Thomas de Wodeford... to Isabella de Worstede junior... to friar Peter Dolsaly of the preaching friars... to the hall of Balliol, Oxford, I leave twenty shillings... twenty shillings to be distributed among the rectors of London churches for pittances... to the aforesaid John my son I leave my portifory, missal, Bible, and Legends of Saints, for life; remainder to the church of St Laurence aforesaid; also the reversion of tenements in the said parish of St Laurence in tail, after the decease of my wife... to my aforesaid wife I give a life interest in certain houses formerly belonging to William de Causton, late mercer, in the parish of St Michael de Hoggenelane in Wodestrete; remainder to my said son Dated London, 10 August 1368 | 96/154 |
| LCH | 1370 |
Alice | Ippegrave | London | LND | made 20 December 1370 registered 20 January 1371 Alice relict of Thomas Ippegrave late of the city of London goldsmith... to be buried in St PauPs churchyard near the tomb of my late husband... to sir Thomas, the rector of the church of St Augustine near St Paul's Gate, and his successors, for the celebration of a trental of St Gregory in the said church, as well as to the high altar [and various lights] within the said church, charged on certain tenements in the parish of St Augustine, which I acquired by gift of John de Bernes mercer, executor of the will of William de Causton, late mercer... [further bequests of money, and chattels, comprising a courtepy of bluet furred, a red curtel, kerchiefs, mazer cops, spoons, &c.] to Johanna Benet ... to John my brother and Juliana his wife ... to John my son ... to Agnes Pewtrer [and others] Dated London, Friday the vigil of St Thomas the apostle 1370 | 98/172 |
| LCH | 1375 |
William | Kyngston | London | LND | made 7 July 1375 registered 16 July 1375 William son of Henry Elyot, called William de Kyngeston, of the city of London fishmonger... to be buried before the altar of the Holy Trinity in the church of St Peter upon Cornhull... to sir John Maufyn, rector of the said church, and his successors, and the parishioners of the same, I leave lands, tenements, and reversions in the parishes of St Peter aforesaid and St Magnus Martyr de Bruggestret, for the maintenance of chantries and lamps for the good of my soul, the souls of Sarah and Alianora my wives [and others: a tenement called le Ledenhall mentioned as having formerly belonged to sir John de Nevyll]; ... twenty pounds of silver, to be kept in a box in the custody of the four collectors of the parish of St Peter aforesaid, for keeping in repair my tenements above devised; the wardens of London Bridge to inspect the said tenements at least once in the year, each receiving for his trouble 3s 4d; in default of maintenance of the above chantries the tenements devised are to remain to the mayor and commonalty of the city of London to the use of London Bridge, and for the maintenance of two chaplains in the chapel upon the same ... [bequest in aid of] a chantry in the church of St George the martyr near Estchep, formerly founded by the will of Robert Pykeman, fishmonger, proved and enrolled in Husting for Pleas of Land held at the Guildhall on Monday next after the feast of St Hilary 25 Edward III [16 January 1352], the said bequest being charged on a tenement in St Botolph Lane in the parish of St Gregory aforesaid, which I acquired from Hugh Causton and another; the residue of the profits issuing from the said tenement to be devoted to the maintenance of books, vestments, lights, &c., in the aforesaid church; in defalt of maintenance of the said chantry the property to revert to the mayor and commonalty as above. Dated London, Saturday the feast of the translation of St Thomas the martyr 1375. A note appended that William son of Henry Eliot of Chesthunte, who was apprentice of Adam de Kyngeston fishmonger, was admitted to the freedom of the city of London on Monday next after Hilary 22 Edward III [19 January 1349]. Whereupon came Elianora wife of William son of Henry Eliot of Chesthunte, and put her claim upon a tenement in the parish of St George near Estchepe, and said that she had a life interest in the same by devise of John Rous her former husband. | 98/172 |
| LCH | 1375 |
John | Biernes | London | LND | made 23 July 1375 registered 15 October 1375 John Biernes, alderman of the city of London... to be buried in the church of St Pancras near the tomb of Christina my wife... [bequests] to the said church and to the rector thereof, charged on my tenement at le Watergate near St Paul's Wharf, in aid of the collection of rents appertaining to the three chantries founded in the said church by William de Causton... my lands, rents and tenements in the city of London and suburbs to be sold, and the proceeds [with certain exceptions] to be placed in a chest under four keys, one to be kept by the wardens of the mysteries of the Grocers, Mercers and Drapers, respectively, and one by the chamberlain of the Guildhall; the chest itself to be kept in the treasury of the Guildhall. The money therein to be lent in sums not exceeding £10, and for terms not exceeding a quarter of a year, to such as are in need, security being taken for the same... John Romesey and Alice his wife, my daughter, to be seised of a certain tenement held on trust for me in the parish of St Mary de Aldermanbury, for their lives; remainder to Johanna, daughter of the said Alice and of sir Thomas Belhous, knight, for life; remainder in trust for sale, and the proceeds to be placed in the chest aforesaid.... a tenement in the parish of St Pancras to be likewise sold and the proceeds devoted to the same purpose.... [bequests to each order of mendicant friars in London]... to Richard Odyham, one of my executors, John Drake, and others Dated London, Monday next after the feast of St Mary Magdalene 1375 | 103/195 |
| NC | 1385 |
Richard | Coston | Ickburgh | NFK | Or Costyn, rector of Ikeburgh | 51 Harsyk |
| NC | 1386 |
Geoffrey | Causton | Capell | NFK | Geoffrey Causton son of Robert Causton of Southcreyk, Capell | 67 Harsyk |
| LA | 1387 |
Simon | Causton | London | LND | List of contents. From Testamentary Records in the Archdeaconry Court of London by M Fitch, vol 1 1363-1649. | Register 1 p 17 |
| BLC | 1388 |
William | Causton | London St Michael Cor | LND | Citizen and skinner. From Index to Testamentary Records in the Commisary Court of London by M Fitch, vol 1 1363-1649. | Reg1 fol 167 |
| NC | 1390 |
Katherine | Caston | Norfolk | NFK | Que fuit quondam ux Dni Johis de Caston militis: apud Caston | 159 Harsyk |
| NC | 1391 |
Margaret | Causton | Lodne | NFK | 155 Harsyk | |
| B | 1392 |
Robert | Caxton | Bury | SFK | 26 Sep 1392, cordywaner | Osbern 63 |
1396 |
William | Courtney | KEN | From Archaelogica Cantiana | |||
| LA | 1398 |
Roger | Causton | London | LND | Citizen and mercer. To be buried in St Pauls Cathederal. From Testamentary Records in the Archdeaconry Court of London by M Fitch, vol 1 1363-1649. | Register 1 p 64 |
1400 |
Gilbert | Gray | SFK | ||||
| B | 1406 |
John | Caxton | Bury | SFK | 22 Oct 1406 | Osbern 115 |
| LCH | 1407 |
William | Coventre | London | LND | William Coventre of the city of London mercer... to Alice my wife, by way of dower and her share of my lands and tenements, I leave an annual rent issuing from a tenement called le Cage in Westchepe in the parish of St Mary le Bow, which tenement I leave to John, Richard and Robert my sons in successive tail; remainder to pious uses.... also to my said wife a leasehold tenement in the parish of St Stephen in Colmanstrete, with remainders to William my son, Stephen Causton [citizen and mercer 1410], son of the aforesaid Alice, and to John my son, in succession. Dated London, 23 March 1406[ 7] | 134/108 |
| LA | 1415 |
Michael | Causton | London | LND | List of contents. From Testamentary Records in the Archdeaconry Court of London by M Fitch, vol 1 1363-1649. | Register 1 p 39 |
1420 |
Thomas De | Heme- grave |
SFK | DCSI | [will dated feast of St. Clement the Pope 9 Hen V appointed Philip Caxton as one of those to execute various legacies. Also Gage's Thingoe Hundred pages 176,177 | Gage's Thingoe Hundred p1 | |
| LCH | 1427 |
John | Everard | London | LND | made 8 June 1426 registered 28 July 1427 John Everard of the city of London mercer... to be buried as directed in another testament touching my movable goods... to Richard Granger, the rector, churchwardens and parishioners of the church of St Pancras. an annual quitrent of certain lands and tenements in various parishes within the city of London and subirbs, with metes and bounds as set out in certain deeds, which quitrent formerly belong to William Causton mercer; for the maintenance of two chantries in the aforesaid church, for the good of my soul and the soul of the said William Causton... also to John Newton, the rector, and churchwardens of the church of St Benedict Shorhogge, an annual rent issuing from a tenement in the parish of St Margaret Patyns, for observing the obit of John Frossh, late mercer, and Juliana his wife... also to the aforesaid rector and churchwardens of the church of St Pancras an annual rent issuing from a tenement in the parish of St Margaret aforesaid, for maintenance of the church clock Dated London, 8 June 1426 | 155/80 |
| SA | 1428 |
Walter | Castone | Bury St Edmunds | SFK | march 12 1426/7. Other ref Bk I, 183, p19. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/1/183 |
| B | 1436 |
Adam | Costyn | Bury | SFK | Osbern 219 | |
| I | 1444 |
Robert | Costinge | Bradwell | SFK | WI bk I 1444-55 fo 163 | |
| NC | 1446 |
Thomas | Coston | Tylney All Saints | NFK | Cupellus | 78 Wylbey |
| LCH | 1447 |
John | Costyn | London | LND | Anno 26 Henry VI, monday next before the feast of SS Simon and Jude [28 Oct 1447]. John Costyn, girdler. To Johanna his wife the reversion of certain shops, lands etc., in the alley called 'le Peynted Aley' and in Martlane in the parish of All Hallows de Stanyngchirch, charged with observing his obit, with silent mass of one of the five joys (1) of the glorious mother og God, and other religious and charitable exercises in manner prescribed; and further with the distribution between the vigil of All Saints and Easter Eve, so long as long as his said wife shall live, of one of one hundred quarters of coal amoung the poor of the parish, a single man or woman receiving weekly one bushel of good measure, ;full be heped'. After the death of his wife the lands and tenements aforesaid to go Alice his daughter, wife of Thomas Pecke, in tail, subject to similar provisions; remainder to the Mayor and Commonality of the City of London for the perpetuel maintenance of the water conduits in the city and for carrying out the above religious and charitable uses (2). In default the property to go over to the vicar of the church of St Laurence in the Jewry and the Wardens of the Mistery of Girdlers of the City for the time being in trust for sale, the proceeds to be devoted to the repair of bridges and highways, the bestowal of marriage ortions, and other pious and charitable uses. Dated London 1 August A.D. 1442. (1) also called the joyful mysteries, namely the annunciation, the visitation, the birth of christ, his being carried as a baby to the temple, the finding him there, when a boy, among the teachers (2) concerning this charity Mr Hare in 1860 reported as follows: 'the rector and churchwardens issue printed notices of the intended distribution of this charity and persons lving in the parish who desire to participate apply to the vestry clerk; and the rector churchwardens and vestry clerk then meet and select the persons who are to receive the gifts. The names are chosen and then sent to the hallkeeper at Guildhall. The number of persons on the list are usually about 15 or 16 and each receives either two or three bushels of coal, making a distribution of 40 bushels a week in the whole for 20 succesive weeks form 31 Oct in every year'. | Roll 176 (8) |
| SA | 1451 |
John | Causon | Cheveley | SFK | 9 February 1451. Other ref Bk II, 133, p65. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/9/133 |
| NC | 1452 |
Richard | Causton | Walsyngham All Saints | NFK | Capus | 111, 112 Aleyn |
| ElyP | 1458 |
William | Costen | Leverington | CAM | Extract from a MS by G F Matthews at SOG. Will proved April31 (sic) 1458 at notebook IV page 97 | Folio 55 |
| N | 1458 |
John | Coston | Rigsby | LIN | Or Costin, recor of St Eyidij,, | |
| NC | 1458 |
John | Costyn | Rysby | NFK | rector of St Egigij, Rysby | 130 Brosyard |
| NC | 1463 |
John | Causton | Norwich | NFK | Will of John Causton alias John Julian, citizen and grocer of Norwich | 161, 162 Betyns |
| PCC | 1473 |
Robert | Causton | Canterbury | KEN | C 2 249 | |
| NC | 1474 |
Agnes | Cawton | Dunston | NFK | Wife of William Cawton | 87 Gelour |
| SA | 1474 |
Robert | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | May 20 1474 leaves his estate to wife Denise. Other ref Bk III, 110, p22. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/11/22 Hervye |
| PCC? | 1474 |
Thomas | Buck | East Greenwich | KEN | Will dated 20 Dec 1474. husbandman. Real estate in E Greenwich and Charlton to wife Isabel for life, rem to John Baron, William Causton and Agnes and Elyn my daughters equally. | |
| LCH | 1477 |
Alice | Colyn | London | LND | Will of Alice Colyn 18 Oct 1477, relict of William Colyn 'talughchaundler'... rents issuing from tenements in the parish of St Margaret Patyns formerly belonging to Richard Cawston, mercer, in trust for sale for pious uses for the good of her soule. | |
| NC | 1479 |
Thomas A | Caston | Mateshale | NFK | 1A Caston | |
| ElyP | 1480 |
Thomas | Costen | Leverington | CAM | Extract from a MS by G F Matthews at SOG is at page 97 of notebook IV | Folio 94 |
| RC | 1481 |
John | Costen | Hoo | KEN | Hoo, All Hallows (Costyn) | 3.310 and 5.89 |
| B | 1481 |
Thomas | Costen | Gazeley | SFK | de Nedham 20 Dec 1481, proved 13 Mar 1481 | Heroye 254 |
| NC | 1487 |
Thomas | Coston | Bradwell St Nicholas | SFK | or Costyn of Bradewell St Nicholas | 341 A. Caston |
| RC | 1490 |
Henry | Causten | Lewisham | KEN | (Cawston) A note only. | 6.152 |
| B | 1490 |
William | Sergaunte | Lawshall | SFK | [John Causton witness to will dated 18 Oct 1490] | Boner 10 |
| PCC | 1491 |
John | Wewys | Tillingham | ESS | Sir John Wewys, clerk of Tillingham - will dated 1 Jan 1491. ...Also I will that Thomas Cawston the bayley of Tyllingham, have myn old maser, he to pay my godson John iiis iiijd thereof... | 39 Milles |
| PCC | 1491 |
John | Cawston | Purley | ESS | [will dated 4 Jan 1490/1, proved 5 May 1491] John Cawston of Purley the medyll 4 Jan 1490 6 Hen 7. To be buried in churchyard of All Saints Purley. Church of Northfambrigge. To reparation of every church in Dengey Hundred. Alice my wife my tent. called Marsh House in Purley and Northfambrigge. Alice my wife and Thomas my son. John Stebyn the son of John Stebyn of Northfambrigge. Rose Scott mayde dau of William Scott. Johan Prvymaynt my servant. Highways to Maldon called Eastway and Westway. Every dau. that Thomas my brother hath by Eleanor his wife. Dau. of John Cawston of Tyllingham. Christian Harris. William Hareys. Alice my wife to enjoy all my tents. calledMarshhouse Skynners lands and wodlands in Purley and Northfambrigge for life, remainder of Marshhouse and Wodland to John my sonne the mydill and his heirs. Remainder of Skynners to Thomas my son and his heirs. John and Thomas and the said Alice their moder. John my eldest son and John my medyll son have my farm called Northfambrigge Hall during the term I have in it. Thomas my son have farm called Hides during the term I have in it. John Medell and Thomas have Purley Hall during term. Thomas Causton my brother in Tyllingham have keeping of Thomas my son till he is 20. Sir Jamye parson of Northfambrigge 6s 8d for his labour in writing this will. Thomas Cawston of Tyllingham and Medyll John Cawston my son. Witn: Sir Jamys parson of Northfambrigg, John Cawston of Tyllingham., Thomas Sheylin of Latchingdon, John Osborne of Purley, John Rodock of Tyllingham etc. Proved at Lambeth 5 May by Thomas and John Cawston. [have photocopy] | 44 Milles |
| PCC | 1491 |
John | Cawston | Lachyngdon | ESS | [Latin will dated 1 Jan 1490, proved 4 May 1490] John Cawston of Lachyngdon in Deanery of Bocking 1 Jan 1490 to be buried in St. Michaels Lachyngdon. Highway called Northstreet. Bridge called Ullbridge. To every 'filiorum' household goods to be divided in two. Isabel my wife. Second part to my son John. Tenement called Onyells in Purley. Johanne my daughter, wife of John Osborne. Her four children viz: John, Richard, Clement and Johanne. Messe in Maldon Essex in Dengey Hundred. Snorham Hall to John and Ulham also. To John tenement called Lanneys in Lachyngdon. Robert Plummer, gent. Robert Lyttelman. Henry Salmon my bot. John Wilkeys. Margaret Crowe? my Excrs Thomas Cawston of Tyllingham my brother, Henry Boode and John Cawston my son (other names )[proved at Lambeth 4 May 1490 by Thomas Cawston and John Cawston] | 41 Milles |
| PCC | 1492 |
Edmunde | Cawston | Enfield | MDX | Vicar of Enfield 7 Sept 1491. To be buried at Enfield. Church of Cressingham (names ) John Cawston my brother 20 sheep. Agnes his wife 20 sheep. To sd. John my house at the Wood Side to keep my obit yearly. Thomas Crosse. William my brother. Agnes my kinswoman of Waltham. Exrs John Brottome and John Cawston - proved 26 aug 1492 | 12 Dogett |
| PCC | 1493 |
Thomas | Sturmyn | Lavenham | SFK | Thomas Causton mentioned in the will dated 14 Oct 1493. William Causton was an executor | 3 Vox |
| Y | 1495 |
John | Costen | York | YKS | Male, no job stated. | Surtees Soc. /53 p161 |
| SA | 1495 |
Robert | Caston | Hartest | SFK | [Latin will dated 10 apr 1494] To be buried in churchyard of Hartest. Itm to altar of said church for tithes forgotten 20d. Item to .... 6s 8d. Itm to chapel of blessed Mary in Hertest which William Plumme caves for before the image of Blessed Mary in sd chapel.... Itm to reparation of sd chapel a piece of land called Yser Akyr in Hertest afsd. Itm feoffees shall pay to the said chapel at Michs. nexr after my death Itm to Richard my son ..... Itm to Richard my son a pasture called Wareyns medowe.... and after the death of said Richard sd pasture shall remain to .... Itm to the tabernacle of St. Thomas 3s 4d. Itm to the friars of sudbury for a trental 8s. Itm to the friars of clare 5s. Itm to the parish church of somerton a cow for a light. Itm to reparation of chapel of blessed St. Mary at Hartest 6s8d. Residue of my goods not bestowed I give to Thomas and William my sons to dispose of for the health of my soul. Proved at Fornham 18 Nov 1495. Other ref Book V, 22, p 147. Indexed at Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/13/22 |
| PCC | 1495 |
Thomas | Causton | Lydd | KEN | C 4 44 | |
| RC | 1495 |
Thomas | Causten | Beckenham | KEN | Beckenham, Lewisham. Proved 1498, further ref 5*.52 | 5.343 |
| RC | 1495 |
William | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | Senior of West Wickham; Keston. Proved 1498, firther ref 5*.43 | 5.276 |
| SA | 1496 |
Ralph | Mason | Hartest | SFK | [latin will dated 17 nov 1496] Likewise I beqeath to Alice dau of William Causton whom I lifted up from the sacred font in baptism (i.e. my godchild) 20d. Proved 17 Jan 1496/7 - VBR calendar says 16 Nov. Also in East anglian miscellany 1921 p26. | Boner 35 |
| RC | 1498 |
Johan | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | (Cawston) | 5*.52 |
| NC | 1498 |
John | Coston | Bradwell | SFK | or Costyn. weaver. Bradwell Suffolk? | 2 Sayve |
| RC | 1501 |
Elene | Causten | Beckenham | KEN | (Cawston) proved 1501 | 6*.1 |
| PCC | 1501 |
John | Cawston | St. Faith London | LND | [John Ryland or Rayling alias John Cawston] of St. Faith London huxer. 15 June 150, 16 Hen VIII. To be buried in the p.don churchyard by my son John Cawston at the E end of the chapel. Son Robert Cawston. If he die, to his mother. Brother William Ryllyng. My nephew St Thomas Rylyng to pray for me. Agnes my wife all houses and land I have purchased. St Thomas Ryland my brother's son and Agnes my wife Exrs. John Braybroke supervisor | 19 Moore |
| EA | 1501 |
Isabel | Cawston | Purleigh | ESS | 11 June 1501, Purleigh by Latchingdon. [see 1504 - is this the same will?] | Steylin 60 |
| PCC | 1502 |
John | Cawston | Latchingdon | ESS | John Cawston of Lanneys in Latchingdon 14 Nov 1502. To be buried in churchyard of Latchingdon. Mary my wife tent called Lanneys for 7 years, to remain to John my son. If he die without heir male to Antonye my son. If he die without heir to Bartholomew Osborne. If he die without heir male to the right heirs of me. My farm Snorham Hall. Mary my wife to have tent. called Smyotts after decease of Isabel Cawston my mother in law for life, remainder to Antonie my son when he comes to full age. If he die to John my son. Farm called Ullyin and Calix. agnes Peke. Agnes Hents?. Alice Chamberlayne, Richard Pake, Margaret Hedges, John Kent, William Garrard, John Havym the younger. John Osborne my brother in law & Shoyle the elder exrs. Proved at Lambeth date? | 17 Blamyr |
| CA | 1503 |
John | Coustyn | East Mersea | ESS | Transcription of the will of John Coustyn, 1503 Test[amentu]m Joh[ann]is Coustyn de Estmersey In the name of god Amen the xijth day of Nove[m]bre in the yere of our lorde god ml vc & iij I John Coustyn* of Estm[er]sey in the dioc[ese] of london hole of mynde make my testame[n]t & last will in this wise First y gyve & bequeth my sowle to almyghti god our lady saynt mari & to all the holy company in hevyn m** body to be buried in the chirch yarde of Estm[er]sey aforsaid It[e]m y bequeth to the hie Awt[er] of the same chirch for my tithes forgoten xxd It[e]m I bequeth to pawlys pardon ijd It[e]m y bequeth xs to a prest to syng a Tryntall*** for my soule in the chirch of m[er]sey aforsaid It[e]m y bequeth to Kat[er]in my wif my howse & my lande terme of her lif liyng in Esrm[er]sey & aft[er] the decese of the said Kateryn y will it remayne to John my son paiyng to eche of his susters xxxiijs iiijd And if it hape the saide John my son die before Kateryn my wif then y will the saide howse & londe be sold by Richard Kynot & he to have for his sale vjs viijd or els be his assignes & then eche of my doughters to have of the saide sale v marke a pece & the residewe of the same inony y will Ri chard Kynot dispose it for the helth of my soule & all my fryndys soulys The residewe of all myn other good[es] & Catell[es] meveable & unmeveable y gyve& bequeth them to the saide Kateryn my wif whom y make myn executrix Witnes the p[ar]son of Norton Thomas Bromh[a]m & Roberd Crips Also y make the said Richard Kynot sup[er]visor yevyn the day & yere abovesaid* both names have abbreviations which appear, as can occur,to be (here and in some subsequent cases) only a formality** 2nd letter apparently missing*** trental: 30 masses for the dead (Halliwellfs Dictionary of Archaisms and Provincialisms)N.B. that the letters n, u and v (exc. in numerals) are written interchangeably; use of the form of y for I is curious. | CLH 78 CR 1 |
| PCC | 1504 |
William | Caston | Lavenham | SFK | In the name of god amen. The 5th day of May in the yer of owr lorde god a thosand vc and iiij. I William Caston of Lavenham in the cownte of Suffolk Cloth maker being in good and hole mynde make my testament and last will on this wyse. First I bequeth my sowle to almyghty god to owr lady saint Mary and to all the holy company of hevin and my body to be buried yn the church yarde of the saide church be fore the chancel I dore. Item I give and bequeth to the hie aulter of the saide church for my tythins and offerings negligently forgotten vjs. viijd. Itm I give and bequeth for my burying day my vijth day and my xxxth. day for the prestes clerks and pore peopull xls. Itm I will and charge myn executors to pay my detts with suche goodes as 1 have as shortly as it may possibly be done. Itm I give and bequeth to Margaret my wife all things as stuff of household plat bras pewter beddyng corne malt with all necessary thingss of myn howshold to her perpose Itm I give and bequeth to the said Margaret my wife in money and ware c mark itm I will that William my sonne shal have my place that I dwell in to him and his Eyers male lawfully bygoten of his body he for to enter yt at xxii yere of age Itm I will that Margaret my wife have her dwelling in the same place tyll the said William my sonne be of the saide age to be maried and long yf they canne both agree and yf that they cannot agree togedder that then I will that the saide Margaret my wife shall have her dwelling in my other place called Sayers terme of her life keping the reparation of the said tenement and after her dissease I will yt Remayne to Robert my sonne and to his heyrs male lawfully begoten of his body Itm I will that yff any of my said children decease with owt eyr lawfully bigoten of ther bodyes that then ech of them to be others yt heyrit and yff they decline like as yt ys aforesaid that then I will the said places to be solde and done for my father and my mother ys sowles for my sowie and all owr frendes sowles to the church of Lavenham aforesaid in dedes of charitie wher at most nede ys to the pleasure of god Itm I give and bequeth to William my sonne IL(£50) to be paide at xxii yere of age with this condicyon that the said William my sonn shall surrender and deiyver peaceably estate unto the saide Robert his brother or to eny other whensoever the tyme reqireth of nede in the tenement called Sayers itm I give and bequeth to Robert my sonne £50 to be paide at xx yers of age and yf any of them decease within the said yers ech of them to be other ys heyris and yf both decease within the saide yers then i will that the said money shall be bestowyd to a lawefull prest for as many yers as the said money cometh to for to pray for ther sowles and all owr sowles Itm I give and bequeth to Elen my daughter at the tyme of her mariage L mark and yf the said Elen disseace or the said tyme of her mariage that then I will the saide money remayne to myn executors they for to disclose wher as they be best and most nede to the pleasure of god and for my sowle Itm I desyr and charge myn executors to se that my fatherys will my mother ys will and the will of Thomas Scurmyn? be fulfilled as they will answer be for god The residue of all my goodys not bequethed I put them in the disposition of myn executors to be disposed within the towne of Lavenham for said whom I order and make for my faithfull and now atturneys Margaret Cawston my wife and Simon Causton my brother they for to see that my will be fulfilled accordyng as yt ys aforesaid and the said Symon to have for his labor accordyng as he desireth. Witness Thomas Spring, John Lymner? John Vale with other men Probatum fuit suprascriptum testamentum coram domino decimo octavo die mensis Junij anno domini myllesimo quingentesimo quarto luramenti Johannis Wale testis at William Falk protur Margaret relict et executores et formssa sint administrorum omnium bonorum etc. eidem Margaret in persona supradict peor etc. de bene et fideliter administrando etc. Et de pleno et fidelite iurentario etc. Necnon de pleno et vero tempore etc. Ad dei etc | 8 Holgrave |
| EA | 1504 |
Isabel | Cawston | Purley | ESS | Isabel Cawston of Purley, wid. Ult March 1504 (?) To be buried in church of Latchyngdon. To alter of same church. To alter of Purley. To bying of a cross in Purley church. Residue to John Osborne the elder living at Levnes to dispose for the welth of my soul. Witn: Thomas Tote, William Clerke with other Proved 11 June ''in auropvdt'' | Stephyn 60 |
| B | 1506 |
Katherine | Costen | Mildenhall | SFK | In the name of God ame[n]. The xv day of July in the yere of your lord god m ccccc vi Kateryn Coston of Myldenhale beying in hoole [whole] mynde make my testamant in this wyse. Fyrste I bequethe my sowle to god, my body I wyll [to] be buryed in the churche yard of Myldenhale. Item I bequeath to the hye allt[er] of Myldenhale xxd and to the repair of the churche 6s 8d. Item I bequeath to agnes Costen my daughter a tasyll, a turnyd cheyer, 2 bosett? stolus, 11 formys, 2 stolyd, 2 cofers, 2 silver sponys one of the best another of the worst, my best gyrdyll, 4 payne of shets, one bolocke beying with warpe, 2 bras pottes with mere revys? the best and the, a dosen of the pewter, 2 coverlettes, a basender, a hangyng of a bedde, a payne of bedes, 4 ryngs of sylver, a broche of silver, 3 kerchefs, 2 lennys, a prankyd apron, 4 ells of new clothe, 2 pelonen and pelowber, 2 blankettes, a opened sacke, a stele panne, a ketell, a grete panue, a posnett with a stele, my cloke, both my ------?, my best kyrtyll and one akyr and a half of arable land the whiche now baute off kente I will that she shall have yt to her and to her ayers [heirs] of her body lawfully borne and she dy w[ith]owt ayers I will that it shall remain to Rob[er]t my son and to the ayers of his bodye lawfully begotyn. Item I bquethe to robert my son a bras pottte that was Robys, 2 pannys, 2 peyer of shets, a Rele? cove[er]lett, a blanket, 2 bolockys, 2cossyons, 2 coferss, 2 sylver sponys, 6 canstykes, 6 platters, 6 dysshes, a basen, a hallyng, a potte that was Robys beying with William my sonne, a posnett, a tabill clothe, 2 pelows and a pelwbers and a hanging of a bedde that was Robys. Item I bequthe to William my son 2 sylv[er] sponys, a tabyll clothe, a payne of shetes, a cov[er]lett, 2 chayres, a tabyll, 2 formys and 2 bedsteded. Item I bequethe to Agnes Costen, daughter of william Costen, a bolocke, 2 pellows and pelowbers. Item I will that John Chapman and William Chapman shall have 10 ?mys malte egly dyvdid among them, a hangyng od a bedde, a stele payn and a tasell clothe. Item I bequthe to alys Messyngham x comys barly and a payr of shetes. Item I bequethe to the goods Rede my best banaspe?. Item I will my talle? be solde and dysposed for the helthe of my sowle the residewe of all my goodes nott bequethed my dettes content and paid and my fun[er]all [costs?] fulfilling I will be equally devyded betwyne Robert my son and Agnes my daughte and of this my last wyll I make my executors Robert my son and William Gyson and Robert Pryor the p[ar]ysshe prieste supervisor and I will they shall have ev[er]y one of the for there labour vjs viijd. Made in the p[re]ens of Robert Dobson and John Gardiner and many others the day and yere above stratynd? Probatum fuit p[re]sens testam[entum] coram nobis officiales domini ---- --- apud Fornham? saute Martini xiiij die mensis Februarii anno dm millesimo ccccc vito. Will made 15/7/1506 and proved 14/2/1506. | Bosier 179 |
| B | 1506 |
Thomas | Costyn | Gazeley | SFK | In the name of God amen. I Thomas Costyn of Needham in the parish of Gay[z]le being of good and hole mynde make my will and testament the xxiiij day of July the yere of our Lord GodmDvv [1505]. first I bequeath my sowle to almighty God to our Lady Seynt Mary and to all the seynts of hevyn my body to be buried in the churche yade of Gayle aforeseyd. Also I bequeath to hye au[l]ter for my tythe forsayd and to lytell payd xijd. Item I bequeath to Margaret my wyf all my stuff of howsholde movable and unmovable with all my grajuys? ptonyre? Item I will thatt my wyf have her dwellynge in my tenement and the occupatione of the land of her lyffe and after hher decease that it be sold by my executors to pay my dettes and any of my children of my body. I make my executor Margaret my wyf. will made 24/7/1505, proved 20/5/1506. | Boner 170 |
| I | 1506 |
Nicholas | Cawson | Dunwich | SFK | WI bk V 1506-13 fo 184 | |
| I | 1507 |
Thomas | Caston | Wherstead | SFK | WI bk VI 1507-36 fo160 | |
| AOD | 1508 |
Margaret | Stevens | Greenwich | KEN | To Elizabeth Cawsten her best cap and kercher. | |
| RC | 1509 |
John | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | 28 Dec 1509 | 6.262 1 |
| B | 1510 |
Agnes | Costyn | Bury | SFK | Wedowe. 21 Oct 1510, proved 20 Nov 1510 | Pye 24 |
| CA | 1510 |
John | Cawston | Tollesbury | ESS | Transcript of the will of John Cawston, dated in 1510,Test[amentu]m Joh[ann]is Cawston de Tolsbury In dei no[m]i[n]e Amen the xxvjth day of the monyth of Novemb[e]r in the yer of our lorde god m1 vc & x I John Cawston of Tolsbury of the dioc[ese] of london hole of my[n]de& in good memorie beyng make my testament conteynyng therin my last will in this man[ner] folow yng First I bequeth my sowle to god almyghti o[u]r lady* saynt Mary** & to all the holy company of hevyn & my body to be buried in the p[ar]ish church of Tolsbury aforsaid befor our lady of pyte ther Item I bequeth to the hie Awter of the same church vjs viijd It[e]m y gyve toward[es] the makyng of a Tabernacle a boute our lady of pyte in the same church xs Item I bequeth to an honest prest to syng & pray for my sowle in the parish church of Tolsbury before named the space of ij yeris xxtx marke Item I gyve to the makyng of the Rode lofte of the same church v marke It[e]m to the rep[ar]ac[i]ons of the parish church of leyr marney vjs viijd To the rep[ar]ac[i]ons of the parish church of saltcot iijs iiijd to the parish chruch of virle iijs iiijd to the parish church of Wigbarow iijs iiijd the parish church of Tolshunt busshes iijs iiijd the parish church of Tolshu[n]t Darsy and the parish church of leyr breton iijs iiijd It[e]m y gyve and bequeth to Jone my wif xl marke in mony the hostil ment[es]*** of my howse C ewes x kyne & one of my best ambelyng horses It[e]m I gyve & bequeth to John**** my son xxli[brae]+ in mony Thomas my sone xxli[brae]+ Jone my dought[er]xx marke & to s[ir] Robert Spon[er] vjs viijd It[e]m I bequeth to mendyng of hieweyes v marke It[e]m to powre ne dy Folkys v marke and for an almes howse for powr folkys v marke aft[er] the discrecion of myn executors& sup[er]visor under named It[e]m I bequeth to John Serkys++ of layr a Cowe to Donnyng a Cowe to Boyes a Cowe & to my brother ?Trim[er]+++ a Cowe & x shepe Also I will that Thomas my sone have my iij Teneme[n]t[es] called hobbes Catlyns & Cawstons w[i]t[h] all & synguler their app[ur]tenanc[es] togyder w[i]t[h] a crofte of londe conteynyng ij Acres called howett[es] whether mor or less therof to be hadd to have & to hold to hym & to his heir[es] of his body law fully begoten And if it hapyn the saide Thomas my sone to dye w[i]t[h]in age or w[i]t[h]owte heir[es] of his body law fully begoten then I will that John my sone have all the forsaide iij teneme[n]t[es] w[i]t[h] the fornamed ij Acres of londe w[i]t[h] all & singuler ther appurtenanc[es] to hym & to his heyr[es] of his body lawfully begoten And for the faute of heyr[es] of the body of the forsaid John lawfully begoten then I will that the saide iij teneme[n]t[es] & ij Acres of londe w[i]t[h] all & singuler their app[ur]tenances holy remayn to Jone my dought[er] & to her heir[es] for ev[er] The residue of all my goodfes] & catell[es] a bove not bequethen if any be my dett[es] first paide & my legacies fulfilled I gyve & bequeth to my wif befornamed & my Childern evyn ly to be distributed a monge them by evyn porcions I will Also that all Iniuries & wrong[es] lawfully p[ro]vyd done by me be reformed & restitucion made by myn executors whome I make & orden John Cawston of Tillyngham my Cosyn & Willia[m] Slyng to ev[er]y of the which y bequeth for their labur xxvjs viijd And M[aster] Roberd Symson to be Sup[er]visor of this my p[re]sent testa ment & laste will to whome I gyve & bequeth xxs for his labur to orden & disspose w[i]t[h] my for named executors for the well of my sowle as it shall seme them beste god to plese & my sowle to p[ro]fith Thes witnes Master Roberd Symsone s[ir] Roberd Spon[er] s[ir] Davyd Vaughen Donnyng & other yovyntt the Day & yer a bove saide* a letter s seemingly appears erroneously at start of line** apparently, although part of this name is obliterated*** household furniture, implements etc. (Halliwellfs Dictionary of Archaisms and Provincialisms)**** presumably, but last letter is unclear+ i.e. £20 (xx librae)++ or Seekys+++ brother is often used for brother-in-law in early wills++ for 'given' ++ N.B. that many of the abbreviation marks at the end of words appear to be no more than a formality | Clerke 199B |
| NC | 1510 |
Agnes | Coston | West Walton | NFK | Or Costyn, widow,, | |
| SFKA | 1511 |
Nicholas | Casson | Dunwich | SFK | From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R5/184 |
1512 |
Symon | Guylter | KEN | fo. 14. Symon Guylter of the parish of Staple. To be buried in the said Church. Joane his wife. John his son. Isabell his daughter, wife of John Cason . Agnes, daughter of the said John. Thomas and William his sons. My Lord Goldstone then Prior of Xst Church. To Thomas his son his lands and tenements in Staple and all his marshes and an acre of arable besyde Richborough in Ash, and 10 acres lying at Crickeshall in Goodnestone in fee simple, nevertheless if he dyes before the age of 20 yeats without heirs of his body lawfully begotten then he wills the same to William his son in fee simple. He wills that William his son have at the age of 20 years his messuage, lands and appurtenances at Gilden-towne in Ash, and the tenement and lands and appurtenances at Twitham in Wingham and his marshland at Demechurch in Rumene Marsh in tail general. Remainder to Thomas his son in like tail. Remainder to be sold for the uses mentioned therein. His son John. He wills that there be found out of the profits of his tenement set against the Church of Staple every year 2 tapers containing each of them a pound of wax to burn before our Ladie's Image at the north side of the church at times of divine service for ever. Dated 9 April 1512.,, | |||
| SA | 1513 |
John | Cawston | Lawshall | SFK | John Cawston of Lawshull 15 May 1511. To be buried in churchyard of Lawshull. For my mortuary my best beast except that my wife choose the best according to the custom of the town. To St. John's tabernacle 6s 8d. A cowe to find a light before the roode in the rowell. To the painting of St. Thomas tabernacle 6s 8d when they begin. To Our Lady chapel at Hertest a cow to find a light there perpetually. To the chapel of Hertest 3s 4d. 3s 4d to be dealt to the most poor people in Hertest. Also I bequeth my howse yt [that] Thomas Perke ye blyndeman dwelleth in to Anne my wif yn during her lif to kepe a yeremynde for the helthe of my sowlle. And after the decease of Anne my wif I will yt Robt my sonne shalle have yt during his lyf and after ye decease of hym I will yt Thomas my sonne John my sonne or Willm my sonne shalle have the forseynd house to kepe ye yearmunde so yt they and ther children have it be succession as it apperth here. And aftr ull ther and ther children have it remayne to ye next of or blode of my name to kepeye yearmynde perpetuall. Anne my wife shall have all my copies [copyholds] during her life. And after her decease Robert my sonne shall have a copy called Herwardes with all lands belonging except a croft called Mill Croft, and that John my son shall have, paying to Robert rent for it by the use as he paythe. To Robert my son a copy of Sir Robert Drury's called called Roodlondes [Rudlands] and Fishers Croft. To Thomas my son a copy called John Thomas with landes belonging with another copy belonging to Sir Robert Drury called Yllys. To John my son a cottage called Whatlockes with a copy in Shimpling of late called Syme James. To the gild of St. Peter of Lawshull to maintain the sick 3s 4d. To the Friars of Babwell 5s. for half a trentall. My wife to find a priest a priest to sing in the church of Lawshull 15 masses of the wounds of my Lord as shortly as it may be done. To St. Thomas the hermit of Plasshyelak 20d. to sing 5 masses in the said church for the health of my soul. Anne my wife and William and Robert my sons executors, William and Robert each to have 2s for the labour. The sd. Anne to have the residue of my goods to order and dispose them for the health of my soul. Witn. Sir Hew ---, Sir John Turney priest, John Barker priest, William Flombyn, Robert Flow. Proved 4/4/1513. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/12/127 |
| NC | 1513 |
John | Cawston | Eston St Peter | NFK | St Peter in Eston. | 85,86 Coppinger |
1513 |
Thomas | Cawston | SFK | ||||
| PCC | 1513 |
William | Cauxton | Lydd | KEN | C 11 68 | |
| SFKA | 1517 |
John | Caston | Sproughton | SFK | In the name of god amen I John Caston of Sproweton within the diocese of Norwidh hole of mynde and goods of memory [struck through] and good of remembrance [interlined] beyng the xxj daye of July in the yere of our lord ihi^ [1513] make my testament and last wyll in this manner of wisse. first I clamend my soulle to almighty god (my maker to my lady seynt mary [struck through) my creator saviour to the blessed virgyn Mary his mother [interlined] and to all the seynts in hevyn my body to be buryed (on the sowth side of [interlined]) the churche yard of Sproeten as forseid for my tethyes and offring forgotten and nethgently payed I bequeth iijs iijd. Item I bequeth [crossed out and repeated] to warde the makynge of a new candyl beine (in the aforeseyd church [interlined]) iiis iijd. Item I wyll that myn executors paye the xxs that I owe at the bequest of my faders wyll to the forseyd church. Item I bequethe to each one of my good chyldryn within the seyd towne of Sprowton iijd. Item I bequeth to my brother Michell Caston, parson of Naweton to pray for my sowlle vis viijd. Item I wyll that Alice mt wyffe have my howse and yard that Robert Reynold's dwelling in within the sed town of Sprowton the whyche howse I late purchasyd and bought of my brod[er] father Michell Coston during hys lyf and aft[er] hys deces I wyll the seyd howse (and yard [interline]) to remaynd to my daughters Alice and Elionor and to there heyrs of there bodyes lawfully brought forth and of eythe of them decess without heyr the other to emeys her part if they both decess without heyrs the seyd howse (and yard) be solde be myn executors --- the payment thereof comying to be disposed of in charitable dedes of mercy to the most pleasure of god and profytt to my sowle to the which therof Alice and Elinor. (marginated with crossings out - I wyll that she my wif myn obyt in --- church of Sprowton the ---- of -------). I bequeth to each of them a quarter barley. I wyll that Robert Caston my son have a closse of arabyll lande (with the corn super sowde as is nowe with all the avanteyhe? - interlined) called Rentynges byeng in the parish of Washbrooke to Lym and to his heyrs of his bodye lawfully begotten and if the seid Robert decesse without heyrs I wyll that the seid closse to be solde be myn executors and the paymentes therof to be disposed in charitable dedes of mercy to the most pleasure, goode and profytt to my sowle. I wyll that myn executors perform and paye to Nicholas Garbye of Ippiswich the barbanye of xxm? comnise? of barlye that I solde hym for bh^?. The resydewe of all my goodes unbquethed after my dettes be payed and my yneth? ivsrde? be performed and fulfylled I give freely [interlined] to alice my wyf and Richard Ellys of the seid towne and unto Ricchard Ellys to his diligent labour I bequeth a mylche colve [calf]. The witnesses of my present testament & last wyll I give [gap - registrations in margin] parish priests of the seid town Thomas Carvar and Robert Gardener and ----. Probatum fuit apud Iypswich xxviii day of July 1517 etc convenient executorbus etc. Registrations. Other ref: R7/219 W4/8. Made 21/7/1513, proved 28/7/1517. From Index to the Probate Records ot the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office) | 1C/AA1/4/8 |
| PCC | 1518 |
John | Cawston | Tolleshunt Major | ESS | Will dated 8 Feb 1514/5 6 Hen. VIII, codicil 13 Aug 9 Hen. VIII. Proved 14 Oct 1518. John Cawston of Tolleshunt Major, yeoman. To be buried in church of Tolleshunt Major, in the Chauncell before the image of Saint Nicholas there. Many churches mentioned including Wigborough, Tollesbury, Layer Marney and North Fambridge. Joyse my wife. Thomas my son. My three sons, John, William and Clement to go to scole (till they come to age of 20 years). John my son then to have free lands, paying Joyce his mother. If he die without issue, to William my son; ditto to Clement; ditto to Thomas my son; ditto to all my daughters equally. To son Thomas lease of farm called Elthall in Bradwell. John my son £40 when 21. Son William 100 marks when 21. Son Clement 100 marks when 21. Grace my daughter £20. Margery my daughter £20. Dorathye my daughter £20. Anne my daughter £20. Anne my daughter 40 marks All daughters when 16. Robert my brother. Katheryn my sister. Malt my sister. 13 Aug. 9 Hen Viii. My wife to keep the child she goeth with. Bushes wife of Tolleshunt Dassey. Bretts wife of Tolleshunt Major. Henry my son 100 marks in similar form to his brothers. Executors Thomas Cawston and John Kyngesman. | 11/19 |
| BLC | 1519 |
John | Cawson | London | LND | To PCC - not identified. | Reg6 fol40v |
| RC | 1520 |
Eleanor | Causten | Higham | KEN | 1 |
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| SFKA | 1521 |
Thomas | Caxston | Belstead | SFK | Thomas the elder. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R8/160 W6/3/42 |
| SA | 1521 |
Robert | Cawston | Hawkedon | SFK | Dated 2 Feb 1520 (1520/1?). Robert Cawston of Hawkedon, Suffolk, husbandman. To be buried in holy sepulture where it shall please Almighty God. Executors to pay debts. To high alter of parish church of Hawkedon for tithes forgotten 6s. 9d. To an honest priest to sing for my soul and all good friend's souls 3s. 4d. To mother church of Norwich 4d. To Alice my wife my tent. at Somerton Forest with lands etc. belonging foresaid tent. lying in Somerton and Boxted for life. And after my death to be sold by my executors and the money disposed in charity where my foresaid executors shall think most to the pleasure of God and to the health of my soul and all christian souls. And if the foresaid Alice my wife will sell it by her life I will it shall be at her pleasure. And the money thereof coming to be disposed as it is before rehearsed. And which of my two nephews John Causton the elder and John Causton the younger of Hawkdon be most able to buy it shall have it 20s. within the price. Item to John Causton of Hawkden the younger all my horses except one of the best, which I give to Alice my wife at her choice. Item to the said John Causton the younger 10 mylchneett and 40 theggs to be taken indifferently not of the best nor yet the worst. Item to John Causton the elder of Hawkden 10 sheep to be taken as before rehearsed. Item to Alice my wife all my stuff of household and all my corn already gathered to the maintaining of my household till Michs. next coming. Item to the foresaid John Causton of Hawkdon the younger, my nephew, all my corn that is in the ground, he to keep Alice my wife in meat and drink all the term of her life if she can be content to dwell still with him. And if they cannot accord and agree as they should do the said John Causton shall pay her 5 marks in pence and pennyworths unto the discharging of her meat and drink. Item to each of my godchildren to pray for me 4d. The residue of my goods cattelles and moveables and unmoveables above not bequest to my executors, whom I make and name my wife and Sir John Coppyng parson of Wygatt to dispose for the health of my soul. Witnesses: John Causton, William Copping and Sr Ann...... Coppyng with other. Other ref BK X, 48, p188. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/15/48 |
| PCC | 1521 |
Symond | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | Probate dated 24
April 1521. In dei nomine Amen. The xviij day of February in the yere of our
lord god m vc xx. I Symond Causton of Lavenham in the Countie of Suffolk
Clothmaker beyng of hole mynde make this my last will under the form following.
First I bequeth my soule unto allmyghty god our blessed lady and to all the
holy company of hevyn my body to be buried in the churche of Lavenham as nere
my father as convenyently yt may be Itm I bequeth to the high awter in
recompense for my tythes negligently forgotten xxs. Itm I bequeth to the
reparaton of the church breking of the grounde where at I shall lye vjs viijd.
Itm to the reparing of the steple xliijL for me and my frends to be paid in vij
yere vjL a yer immedyately after my decesse Itm I bequeth and will that ther be
prestehood? at my buryeng day vii day and xxx day to prests clarks and amonge
poore people xiiijL xs Itm I bequethe to an honest prest to syng for me and my
frends in the churche of Lavenham immedyately after my decesse the space of iij
yeres he to have for his stypend ix mark every yere Itm I bequeth to the
gyldyng of the tabernacle of our lady in the chapel on the southe side of the
churche for me and my frends viijL Itm I bequetheto xij poore folks xiid every
weke for thetyme of ij yere Itm I bequethe to the Blak ffrieres of Sudbury xs
Itm to the Austen ffriers of Clare xs Itm to the gray ffrieres of Babtlock? Xs
Itm to the whitte ffrieres of ypswiche xs Itm I bequethe to Mabill my wif IxL
in money vij bales of woode and vi pakks of wolle that ys to saye iij packes of
Essex wulleand iij of fyne skyn wulle Itm I bequethe to the said Mabell my
howse I dwell yn with the appurtenances as longe as she kepeth her selff a
widowe except I will that William my sonee have ij tentors to his use, his
libertie to diy his wulle in the said ffelde the berne and the stable be nethe
duryng the said terme Itm I bequethe to the said Mabull all my plate and
jewells and halfe my stuffe of howseholde the best of eny thyngee a horse at
her choise ij kyne of the best all my whete and malte from my howse and at
Aldense Itm I bequethe to William my sone any tenement next my hedhowse to give
and sell Itm I give and bequeth to the said William my hedehowse that I dwell
yn after the decesse of my wife yf yt fortuneth yt she be maried then I will
that William my sonne entre immedyately the said howse for his owne to give and
sell Itm I bequethe to the said William a croft called lord croft and lyndon
with the mell to give and sell except I will that mabell my wife have the
fedynge of ij kyne and a horsse going withe the saide William Causton in lyndon
and with hull? fylde? For as longe as myn endenture endureth Itm I bequeth to
the said William my sonne xxL in moneyiij packs of medyll wulle and iiij bales
of woode viij horse carte plowthe with all that longeth thereto iij kyne all
the corne sowne and the barler that ys for to soweto sowe the land with itm i
will that the other halff of my stuff of howsehold be divided among my iiij
children at the discression of hym that shall have the oversight of my
testament Itm I bequeth to Besse my daughter my tenement called Aldense at the
day of her marriage to gyve and sell and xL in money yf it fortune the said
Besse to dye before she be maried then i will the said howse be solde by myn
executors and the money thereof be dysposed in dedes of charitie within the
towne of Lavenham and the xL in like case Itm I bequeth to Agnes my daughter x
marks in money ij paccks of wulle and ij bales and a half of wode itm I bequeth
to Helyne my daughter xL to be paid when she cometh to the age of xxj yere if
it fortune the said Helyne to dye before the said age then I will the said xL
to be dysposed in the high waye betwixt Lavenham and Cokfeld Itm I will that
Mabell my wiff pay the rent of the hedehowse and of the feld longynge therto as
longe as she dwelleth yn hit Itm I bequeth and will that myn executors pay to
the buyldyng of the steple of the said churche of Lavenham for dyschargyngs of
my consccience and my brother William Causton conscience xlL the whiche xlL I
was juged to pay to Lavenham churche by Master Thomas Stakhouse Doctor of
Dyvynyte parson of the churche of Lavenham the whiche Thomas was chosen arbiter
betwene me and the children of my brother William Causton to arbitrate and juge
betwene us for suche stryfes demandes and varyannceas was between us for goode
of William Causton my brother and of Thomas Causton our father afore stryn?
Witnes in presence of whome aswell I as the children of my said brother William
were both bounde by our faithe and trowth to stande and obey to the aarbitment
and jugement of the foresaid Thomas Stakhowse the whiche Thomasfor a fynall
ende and concorde betwene us so that ther shuld never be after this any grugge
or variannce betwene the children of my brother William and me and my executors
for any suche goodes that were my said brother or father juged and determined
that I shuld or myn executors pay xlL to the use aforesaid so that the children
of my brother William nor none other in their name shall never vex or trouble
me nor myn executors for any goods or goodes or any other mater concernynge the
will testament or goodes of my father Thomas Causton or William Causton my
brother And yf yt shall fortune that any of the children of my brother William
or any other in their name troble or vex me or any of mynexecutors for any
suche causes then he juged and determined that I and myn executors soo trobled
and vexed shuld not be bounde to pay the xlL but that I or they my executorss
shuld reteyne to defende us ageyne them in all faith snelt? And probytty. And
that may be spared of the said xlL to be disposed for the wele of my soule as
my executors find best therefrom of my goodes not bequethed I put them to the
disposition of myn executors whome i ordeyne and make Mabell my wif and William
mysonne they to fulfill this my last will to resfceyne? my debts pay my debts
and the residue of my goodes to dispose theym in the churche and towne of
Lavenham where they see moost nede after the discression of Robert Grome whome
I ordeyne and make supervisor of this my testament and last will to se it
performed to the moost pleasre of god and profyght to my soule so that 1 will
that he have the oversight and be of counsell of determynynge paying sellyng
and dysposynge of all my goodes concernyng this my last will he to have for his
labours xls they to the performance of my last wyll the whiche goodes I will
they shall remayne in my howse in the custody of my wiff to occupie them to the
performance of my last will And I will and charge my sonne William and that
upon my blessynge that he mynyshee none of my goodes nor take no thinge in to
his custody more than ys bequethed to hym but that he goo and ryde and doo for
my wiffe as he dyde for me to helpe that my goodes may be aplied to moost
avanntage to the parformance of this my last wyll Witne sses of this testament
Master Doctor Sir William Lombard Roger Tryppe and John Hunte Probatum fuit suprascriptum testamentorum d(omi)no apud Lambethe xxiiij die mensis Aprilis Anno d(om)in(i) mill(es)imo quingentisimo xxj Et approbating et informatum et comissa sint administratio omn(ium) bonorum et debitorum de defuncti Mabelle relicte et Will(ia)m Causton executorib(us) in |
11/20 |
| EA | 1522 |
John | Cawston | Purley | ESS | To be buried in churchyard of All Hallows Purley. Margery my wife executor. Maister Canister and Thomas Causton my brother overseers. I owe to church of Alhalowes, to Thomas Cheser, to Robert Iwyt ? to John Styward, to my father in law, to Thomas Shorle, to John Shell. To Margery my wife my house and tent. for life and after her death to Thomas my son. If he die without issue to Jone my daughter. If she die without issue to Thomas my brother. Witnesses: Edward Cawston, Thomas Cawston, John Parker, Richard Cart. | Sell 99 |
| SA | 1524 |
Thomas | Causton | Stanning-
field |
SFK | Thomas Causton of Stanfeeld 22 Jan 1523 (1523/4?), proved 14 June 1524. Soul to Almighty God etc. Body to be buried in churchyard of Allhallows Lawshall and if Mr parson will recive me without a mortuary he shall have my dirige and mass and a reward at the will of mine executors. And if he be not so content I will be buried in the churchyard of Stanfeld and there as I am buried I give a cow to find a light before the church resoo? To high alter of Stanfeld 16d. Item 10s. for a trental to be sung where as my body to be buried for my soul and my friends souls. Item to the mending of the way at Illis gate 20d. Item to the curinge of the font of Lawshall 3s. 4d. when they begin to make it. Item a cow to find a light before Our Lady in parish church of Lausell. Item to Thomasine my wife a piece of land called Illis for life and after her decease to remain to Thomas my son and if he die or be married I will it remain to my daughters to be parted among them. Item I bequeath to John my son my copy called John Thomas when he come to the age of 22 years if Anne Causton decease before that time. And if he die or be married then I will it remain to Thomas my son; and if they die both then I will it will it remain to my daughters to be departed among them. Item to each of my children 20s. and to be in the keeping of my executors till they be 18 years of age. Also if any die within the age of 18 years, then I will their part or parts be divided among them that overlive. If they die all before the age of 18 years then I will it be disposed for my soul by the hands of my executors. Item to each of my two sons a horse. All residue to Thomasine my wife. Executors : Thomasine my wife, William Causton and John Causton; and Roger Paret supervisor. William and John for their labour each 2s. Witnesses James Blackbourne, John Braie and William Bodley and other. Proved at Lavenham 14 June 1524. Other ref BkXI, 1323, p205. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/17/322 |
| SA | 1525 |
Anne | Cawston | Lawshall | SFK | Anne Cawston lately wife of John Cawston of Lawshall 1524. To be buried in churchyard of Allhallows Lawshall. Item to high alter of said church 12d. Item to buy an alter cloth of said church 20s. Item my son John eatill? and corne. Item to John the bed I lie on except the covering of it which I give to the sepulchre of the said church. Item to said John 2 of my best horses. Item to said John various named household chattels. Item to Robert Sheringfield a milch bullock and a weaning calf. Item to Elyne Cawston my goddaughter my best posnet. Item to my son John my best cart and a plough wth all the best harness belonging. Item to William my son various named household chattels Item to my dau. Jone Coppyng my steel posnet. Item to Anne Coppyng my little pot. Various named household chattels and articles of apparel to said Jone my dau. to Nanne Coppyng, to William my son's wife, to Anne Peyton, to Nanne Causton my son John's dau., to Jone Causton my son John's wife. To John Krek 6s. 8d. To Robert my servant 20d. To my maids 12d. apiece. To Richard Creke 12d. My 3 children shall have the residue of my household. To William Bawly and Jone his wife each 40d. To any godchild that I have 4d. To the highway against elly gate 13s. 4d. To the covering of the font in Lawshall church 6s. 8d. My executors to have my house and lands until Michs. next. To the Guild of St. John as much money as will buy a garnish of vessels. My executors shall have room in my barns until the purification of Our Lady that they may have stored my corn. The residue of my goods to my executors, whom I make my sons William and John. Witnesses: ...... Oct 15 1525 (& 1523) [Verbatim copy of most of will is at XV 50-52. - DC notebooks] Other ref Bk IX, 106, p188. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. | R2/14/106 |
| Y | 1525 |
John | Caxton | Tuxford | YKS | Will dated 12 Oct 1525. | 22 Mar 1525 vol 9 fol 323 |
| PCC | 1525 |
William | Abel | Erith | KEN | William Abel the elder of Erith, yeoman. Will dated 21 Jan 1525 mentions daughter Agnes wife of William Cawsten | 5 Porche |
| SA | 1525 |
William | Causton | Ingham | SFK | Will dated 26 Dec. 1525, proved 19 Jan 1525/6. To be buried in christian burial. To high alter of Ingham for tithes and offerings forgotten [no amount]. Item to preparation of Yngham Church 6s. 8d. Item to sephulchre light of Lausell 3s. 4d. Item to St. Peter's guild in Lausell 3s. 4d. Margaret my wife to have all my debts owing and to pay all my debts, and she to find a priest to sing for half a year in Yngham church. Item Margaret my wife to have a house in Yngham with the sign of the Cock term of her life if that she not marry again. Item John Lomkyn singleman have the same house in Yngham at the sign of the Cock after the death of Margaret my wife, he to have yt by heritage to hym and hys heyres of hys bodye lawfullye begotten in wedlock he and his heirs and all that ever shall be heirs after him to cause dirige and mass to be kept at my yearday for evermore and cause all the parish to drink. And the said John Lomkyn to pay ten marks to John Causton that was my son's son in 4 year's space after the death of Margaret my wife. And if the said John Causton fortune to depart or he be married, then this 10 marks that John Lomkyn should pay to the foresaid John Causton to be disposed by executors for him and his father and mother and all christian souls. Item I will that if any many hire the house with the sign of the Cock to have lawfull warning and lefull fleting? Item Margaret my wife have a house in Yngham that is called Punders with 8 acres of land term of her life. And after her departing I will Alice my dau. have it term of her life. And after her departing I will that John Lomkyn singleman have the same house at Punders. Also I give to Margaret my wife all my moveable goods to her disposition. And the said Margaret my wife and John Lomkyn singleman to be my executors. Witnesses John playforth, William Sherwyn and many others. proved 19 Jan 1525. Other ref Bk XI, 126, p199. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/17/126 W1/21/122 |
| SFKA | 1526 |
Thomas | Caston | Wherested | SFK | Yeoman. From Index to the Probate Records ot the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office) | R6/160 |
| Y | 1527 |
John | Cawton | Thirske | YKS | Will dated 23 July 1527 | 3 May 1527 vol 9 fol 374 |
| SA | 1528 |
Agnes | Risby | SFK | Will of Agnes Risby dated 13 Aug 1528, proved 6 Oct 1528 widow of Thomas Risby who died 1500. To be buried in the churchyards by my husband. To Thomas Groome, sonne of Robert Groome and to Agnes Groome, my godchildren. To Alys Rysby dowter of William rysby my sonne. To Allen Sexten. To Thomas Cawston, Agnes and Jone, my godchildren. To Morryn Barker, Agnes Clogge, Roger Tryppe my godchildren. To Alys Sexten dowter of Robert Sexten. To Agnes Lynche of Ratlysden my goddowter. Wyllyam Rysby my sonne, Thomas Rysby his sonne, Thomas rysby and William rysby his sonnes. Jone Cawston my dowter, my three dowters, jone, Agnes and Jone. My sonne 6 Octobris 1528 See Muskett's Manorial Families for transcript, also brief transcript at VII 19. | Johnson fo. 219 | |
1529 |
John | Coston | BED | Burial in the churchyard of Podington; for his mortuary my best godde; to mother church of Lincoln 4d.; to high altar of Podington 12d.; to church of Podington 6s. 8d. To son Richard Coston and the heirs of his body, a messuage with the appurtenances in the town and fields of Podyngton, and all goods moveable and immoveable, and he is to pay testator's sons Thomas and William Coston £5 each in the space of three years, i.e. at All Hallows day following testator's death £3 6s. 8d. between them, and so on from year to year until the £10 is paid. To son Ranolde Coston £6 13s. 4d.; to son Michael Coston £6 13s. 4d.; to daughter Jone Coston £6 13s. 4d.; to be paid when they marry, and if any of them marry within three years after testator's death then the money to be paid in portions as set out above. Wife Ellen to continue with son Richard ther to have hyr leveinge onestly if she plese beinge wedow, and if she does not remain a widow or does not stay with Richard she shall have £6 13s. 4d. and go where she pleases. If any child cause any strife or variance or dispute over his will they shall have nothing. Richard is to see that testator's wishes are carried out and his debts paid. Exors. William Burton, Thomas Denys, each to have 6s. 8d.. Witn. sir John Henmarsche vicar of Podington, Richard Coston, William Cleyten and others. | 1529/260 | ||
| Y | 1529 |
Robert | Cawton | Thirske | YKS | Will dated 13 Aug 1529 | 24 June 1529 vol 9 fol 45 |
| PCC | 1530 |
Agnes | Cawston | St Faith London | LND | [dated 1 Apr. 1530, proved 28 May 1530 at Lambeth by Thomas Cawston] Agnes Cawston widow of St. Faith London. To be buried in Pdon. churche yard at Powles under same stone as John Cawston my late husband. Sr. John Benson my chaplayne. Thomas Cawston son to Robert Cawston my late son tents. in Jue Lane London. Wardens of Ironmongers to be at yearly obit. Alice Gardiner. Prisoners of the Marshallsey and Kings Bench and Newgate and Ludgate. Thomas Warmyngton. Cosin Frier. Each of my god children. Margaret Taverner. Abby of Faversham Kent. Richard Waltham's wife. My sister's dau. Alice holden. Priest of St. Thomas of Acres in London. John Taverner my son in law. Alys his wife. Residue to said Thomas Cawston executor. Said John Taverner and Sr. John Benson overseers. Witnesses Sr. Richard Gill my curate and goostly father, John Kydd notary and George Thompson with other moo. | 11/23 |
| Y | 1531 |
Richard | Caxton | Edmonton | YKS | Will dated 31 Jan 1531 | 22 Oct 1531 vol 11 fol 2 |
| RC | 1532 |
Henry | Causton | West Wickham | KEN | (Cawston). Also mentioned in vol 22, p308 of Archealogica Cantiana | Ix., fol 52b |
| NC | 1532 |
John | Cawston | Mawtby | NFK | 73-75 Alpe | |
| SA | 1533 |
John | Caston | Lavenham | SFK | From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. Bury Longe 153 | R2/19/153 W1/2/78 |
| BLC | 1533 |
Alice | Cawyston | Tollesbury | ESS | Widow, proved 26 Apr. 1533 [no date for will ] | 30 BW8 |
| SA | 1535 |
Denise | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | or Dyones - Widow. Other ref BK XII, 131, p209. From Calendar of Pre-Reformation Wills, Testaments, Probates and Aministrations registerd at the Probate Office, Bury St Edmunds 1354-1535 Ed Vincent B Redstone 1907. Also listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/18/131 |
| BLC | 1537 |
Clement | Causton | Rayleigh | ESS | or Caueston. Died Dec 1537. He was brother of Henry Caueston, who was to receive when he came out of his 'plenty shode [apprenticeship] £13 6s. 8d. If Henry died the money was to 'go to the poor maidens at their marriage'. To his sister's son 20s. but if he died the money to be used to mend the highways in Rayleighe. William Trayforde to be executor and brother Thomas to be overseer. [this is the Thomas who died at the stake in 1555]. | 53 BW8 |
| NC | 1538 |
John | Corsone | Howe | NFK | 218 Godsalve | |
| SA | 1538 |
William | Cawston | Lawshall | SFK | [dated 23 June 1538, proved 14 Nov 1544 by executors] To be buried in chyd of Lawshall, to the high alter of which 2s. for tithes and offerings forgotten. 20d. to a priest to say 5 masses of the 5 wounds. To the church of Lawshall 6s. 8d. towards buying a new cope, to be paid when they buy the sd. cope. To the township of Lawshull 2 beasts to be let to the maintenance of the highways by my executors for 2s. per yea, the price of the beasts 20s. Agnes my wife and Robert my son to have the profits of my two tenements Shanyffields and Brewtese? with lands etc. in sd town of Lawshull during the life of sd Agnes my wife. Agnes my wife to have her dwelling place in my tent. Shamyfields for life, with remainder to my son Robert. To Robert my son tents. in Hawkstreete called Phillipe Clerkes. To each my dau. a swarme of beyne. To Anne my dau. 5 marks to be pd by my son Robert with 2 years of my death. To Alice my daughter 5 marks similarly. To Ellyn my dau. 40s. to be pd by Agnes my wife within 2 years of my death. To Jone Belbrooke a bullock of 2 years or else 6s.8d. to be paid by Robert. To my 2 (sic) daus. each of them a bullock of 2 years or else 6s. 8d. within 6 years of my death. To Anne my daughter and Alice 5 combe barley to be paid by Robert within 6 years of my death. To Anne my dau. and Alice each 5 sheep. Agnes my wife and Robert son to have all my cattle and corn indifferently divided between them. Agnes my wife and Robert my son to have all leases yet to men specified in my indentures. If Robert my son die before he come to marriage and also the decease of Agnes my wife, my houses and lands to remain to my daus. then living by even portions. To Audrey my dau. 20s. which I owe to her in part of her marriage money. To James Froste 12d. The residue of my goods to disposition of my executors, whom I make Agnes my wife and John Marlton my son in law. Witn: Sr Robert Drake, priest, William Wright, Ralph Wright, John Creyke, John Cawson, Edmund Wright, Walter Belbrook, Robarte Baker, John Cawston the younger, wth other. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/19/462 |
| BLC | 1538 |
William | Causton | Much Baddow | ESS | Syre, chantry priest of Much Baddowe, will dated Sept 1538. Died 11 Sep 1538. To be buried at the chancell ende in the church yerde of our lady in Badowe. | 55 BW8 |
| LC | 1539 |
William | Causton | London | LND | Bishop's book 1539-1559. | Bonner 180 |
| PCC | 1539 |
Robert | Critoft | Lavenham | SFK | Will of Robert Critoft the elder of Lavenham (dated 1537, proved 1539) mentions Mawde my daughter and William Cawston my son in law. His widow Agnes' will (dated 1548, proved 1549) mentions my daughter Cawston and every child of my daughter Cawston | 27 Dyngeley |
| PCC | 1540 |
John | Cawston | Lydd | KEN | 1540/1 | C 17 95 |
| B | 1540 |
William | Costyn | Mildenhall | SFK | To be buried in churchyard of Mildenhall. To Christ Church Norwich 4d. Margaret my wife executrix. Witn: Nicholas Palton, Thomas Cotes and other. [dated 12 May 22 Henry VIII, 1540, proved 17 Sept. 1540] | Longe 272 |
| NC | 1540 |
Thomas | Causton | Eston | NFK | Yeoman. | 132-135 Cooke |
| I | 1541 |
Thomas | Cawson | Ipswich | SFK | WI bk XIV 1541-3 fo 381 | |
| PCC | 1543 |
William | Cawston | Canterbury | KEN | C 1 41 | |
| BLC | 1544 |
John | Cawston | Lachingdon | ESS | Levenax nr Lachyngdon, yeoman. | 80BW8 |
| B | 1545 |
John | Costyn | Mildenhall | SFK | [dated 18 nov 37 Henry VIII, proved 9 Dec 1545 by wife Isabella, executor] Of Holywellrowys in Myldenhall. To be buried within holy santcuary. To Isabell my wife my house in Holywell, she to bring up my children. To my well beloved brethren John Polington and Henry Wall supervisors. Witn: Henrye Marham, Robert Blome, James Alysander, wth other. | Longe 555 |
| SA | 1545 |
John | Castun | Lawshall | SFK | [dated 21(or 16?) Sept 1545, proved 21 Nov 1546 by executrix] John Castun, Lawshull, husbandman. To be buried in churchyard of Lawshull. Item to high alter for tithes and offerings negligently forgotten 12d. Item to Johan my wife my moveable goods, she to bring to bring up my children and pay off my debts. Item to Johan my wife my tent. called Leyes which I lately purchased, term of her life, and after her decease to remain to John my son. If John my son die before the age of 20 years, to remain to the residue of my children. Item to John my son the tent. called Watlocks, he to enter it at age of 20 years. Item to my son John 20s. to be paid at the age of 14 years, my wife to see to the ordering thereof. Item my wife to have the proof of all my lands in Lawshull till John my son be 20 years of age. Item to my four daughters Agnes, Anne, Johan and Alyce all my tent. of copyhold in parish of Shimpling, to be equally divided between them by the discretion of Richard Wright and John Caston singleman son of Thomas Caston. If any die without issue of body lawfully begotten, all such parte to them that live. They shall enter it at age 18. Item Johan my wife shall have the occupying thereof to her use, until they come to their age. Item to Maryon Huske my nyste one cow within 2 years after my decease. Item my executors to bestow amoung the poor people at my burial for the good of my soul and all christian souls 4d. The residue of my goods I put my disposition of my executors, whom I make Johan my wife to doo for me as she wold I shulde doo for hyr yf that she were in case like. Item When the beforenamed Richard and John my lands in four parts they shall make four lots and then my 4 daus. each of them to take one. And I shall charge them uppon my blissing to be content wth. such parte as they shall chose by their lott. Witn: Giles Clarke, John Caston, John Hell ,John Bawlye, Andrew Bullock, Richard Wryghte, Robert Baker with other moo. Item to the reparation of the bridge against Richard Tomsones in Lawshull Strete vjs. Item there ys to be doon in mending of the lane at yllys gate 6s. 8d. of the legaces of my mother's will. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/21/198 W1/10/41 |
| Y | 1546 |
Thomas | Cawton | Thirske | YKS | Will dated 12 May 1546. Yeoman. | 1 Jan 37 Hen VIII vol 13 |
| SFKA | 1547 |
Robert | Cason | Dallinghoo | SFK | R15/327 W13/81 | |
| PCC | 1548 |
Agnes | Creytoft | Lavenham | SFK | proved 1549. widow of Robert (will 1537). mentions my daughter Cawston and every child of my daughter Cawston. [also ref Add MS 36871] | 28 Populwell |
| NC | 1548 |
Henry | Costen | Bradwell | SFK | or Costan or Coston. Probably Bradwell Suffolk but could be Essex | 269-271 Wymer |
| BLC | 1548 |
Joan | Cawston | Essex | ESS | Wedow. | 114BW8 |
| PCC | 1549 |
Robert | Asshefeld | Stowlamyt-
oft |
SFK | Will of Robert Ashefeld of Stowlamy toft, Suffolk, Esq. dated 3 Sept. 1549. To my sister Elizabeth Ashefeld £40 - £25 from my nephew George Brooke and residue from my executors at the rate of £5 per year. | 12 Coode |
| BLC | 1549 |
Richard | Causton | Norton | ESS | Dated 3 Mar 1549. | 133 BW8 |
| BLC | 1550 |
Lawrence | Costen | Moulton | SFK | Will dated July 1550. | 139BW8 |
| BLC | 1550 |
Richard | Cason | Ware | HRT | In the name of God amen the 28th day of the monthe of Octobre in the yere of our lord god 1550 and in the 4th yere of the most gracyous Reigne of Kynge Edward ye VI by the grace of god kynge of Yngland Ffranee and Yreland defender of the faythe and in the earthe next under god of the churche of Yngland and also of Ireland ye supreme hed. I Rychard Cason of the parishe of Ware within the county of Hertford, barber sicke of body but of good mynde and memory thankes be gyven to god Orden and make my testament and last will in maner and forme folowyng fyrst I bequethe my soule to almyghte god besechyng hym to graunt it the fruission of his presens and my bodye to be buryed in the churche yard of Ware aforesayd also I bequethe to the poore menns chest 13d, Also I bequethe to Elyn rny wife the howse which I nowe dwell in duering her naturrall lyfe and after her decease 1 gyve the sayd howse to my four sonnes Thomas Edward Willian and John to be devyded among them equally that is to witt the eldest to have the house If he wyll paying to Edwward, William and John his brothers £5 a pece for ther partes and if the edest refuse to have the house then the eldest next hym to have it if he wyll payng to his eldest brother £5 as to the other and so from one to an other ever the eldest to have the choyse payng to his brothers £5 a pece as aforesayd and if it fortune any of them to departe this mortall lyfe before the sayd bequest be devided the his or ther portions of the bequest to be devydcd equally amoung the part or part lyke. Also I bequeathe to Elyn Jone, Eames Jone and Ales my daughters 20s. A pece and to every one a payre of shete a platter a candlestyke and a chafyng dyshe to be delyvered to them at the day of her marriage or els at 23rd yere of age. Also Iorden and make my true & lawfull executrix of this my last will and testament Elyn my wife she to have the residue of all my goods unbequeathed to se me honestly brought to the yearth my dettes and bequethes content & payd Thes beyng by & bearyng wytnes Thomas dale prest Robert dey with other. | 144BW8 |
| SFKA | 1550 |
Elizabeth | Cawston | Alderton | SFK | widower. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R16/324 W14/280 |
1550 |
Thomas | Brad- streete |
SFK | ||||
| I | 1550 |
Robert | Cawson | Sutton | SFK | WI bk XVI 1550-4 fo 126 | |
| SFKA | 1550 |
Thomas | Cawston | Alderton | SFK | From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R16/324 W14/278 |
| BLC | 1551 |
Thomas | Cawstone | Bradwell juxta Mare | ESS | Son John Cawstone. Will dated Feb 1550/1. | 149BW8 |
| PCC | 1551 |
Sebastien | Cawston | Lydd | KEN | C 24 56 | |
| SA | 1552 |
William | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | Will appears to have been lost. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/21/665 |
| PCC | 1552 |
Thomas | Jermyn | Rushbrooke | SFK | Sir Thomas Jermyn , Knight of Rushbrook. Will mentions Elizabeth Cawston sister to Robert Ashfield Esq. deceased. | 33 Powell |
| PCC | 1552 |
Margaret | Rysby | Lavenham | SFK | Will of Margaret Rysby 1552 (widow of William Rysby of Lavenham) mentions my sister in law wife of William Cawston, woolcomber, dwelling at the Cross, Lavenham. | 4 Tashe |
| PCC | 1553 |
John | Tasburghe | Pakenham | NFK | John Tasburghe Esq. of Pakenham mentions in his will, 13 May 6 Edw 6, land in Garboldisham Norfolk which I had of my brother in law Sir William Corson clerk. | PROB11/36 |
| PCC | 1553 |
Robert | Caxston | Lydd | KEN | C 25 14 | |
| I | 1554 |
Richard | Casson | Wallenswich | SFK | Alias Martinson. | WI bk XVII 1554-7 fo 500 |
| I | 1554 |
William | Costen | Bradwell | SFK | WI bk XVII 1554-7 fo 354 | |
| YDCP | 1555 |
Thomas | Causon | Heslington | YKS | 3 dec 1555 Husbandman | 1556 vol 3 fol 53 |
| BLC | 1556 |
George | Cawton | Bishops Stortford | HRT | D/ ABR1/72 | |
| Y | 1556 |
John | Costen | Newton par Essington | YKS | 12 Aug 1556 | Jun 7 1565 Vol 17 fol 569 |
| Y | 1557 |
Rowland | Cawston | Newsom par Kyrkesby on Wyske | YKS | will dated 11 Dec 1557 | 12 Oct 1557 Vol 15 pt 2 f |
| PCC | 1557 |
Thomas | Littell | Manningtree | ESS | dated 12 Feb 1557. Thomas Littell of Manetry Essex, yeoman. Godchildren John Anger, John Allen, Thomas Lovecock. Son in law Symonde Cawston. John Warde wife of Robert Warde my neice. Elizabeth Pyknell my ...? Margaret Featheringone. John Franke of London mariner. John Lyttell son of Robert Lytell my brother. Elizabeth my wife house for life afterwards to Symond Cawston and Awdrey his wife.. Thomas Causton son of Symond Cawston. Elizabeth daughter of said Symond and Awdrey his wife when 21 or marries. Laurence Lytell and his brethren £3 (20s. each). Awdrey Cawston my daughter [only child]. Symonde Cawston and .... executors. | 50 Wells |
| SA | 1557 |
John | Cawston | Somerton | SFK | [dated 5 Oct 1554, proved 22 Mar 1558] To be buried in churchyard of Somerton. Executors to pay debt that I owe to church of Somerton or to any body of right. Item to Robert my son and heirs all those lands etc. in Hartest called Whites held by copy of manor of Hartest saving I will that sd Robert my son or his assigns pay to Rose my daughter out of the sd lands 40s. in 6 years by 6 equal parts viz 6s. 8d. at every pay and the first pay to be paid at Michs. 12 mos after my death. Item to John my son and heirs all those my houses lands etc. in Somerton and Boxted saving that the sd John my son shall pay to Margerye my dau. £5; at Michs. 12 mo after my death 20s. and so always at Michs, and so to be paid in 5 years by the sd John. And if it shall happen the sd Rose or Margerye depart at any time before the days of payment to come, then I will the overliver of them have both parts. Item I give to Robert my son a cow and to Margery another cow, to be delivered at Michs. next after my decease. To Robert my son and to John my son to each of them a hog. To Margerye my dau. my best cawderon. Item to Robert a stame of apples. Item to John my son three horses. Item all the residue of my goods to be equally parted between my two sons Robert and John whom I make executors. Robert and John my sons to have their dwelling together till Michs. next after my decease. Witnesses: James Howton, John Frost, Edmund Grigge, wth. other. Executores in viam universe carnis ingress' sunt ante omes executionis eiusdem testamenti in eos suscept unde dmus testator decessit quari ab intestato quare dnas administratinem bonorum connent Thome Rose et Margerie felies naturalibus eiusdem defuncli in debit' curis forma iurat' xxii die mensis Marcii anno dni 1557 uxta coputalionem etc. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/26/328 W1/20/247 |
| Y | 1557 |
John | Cawton | Catton | YKS | Will dated 30 Sep 1557. buried Topclyfte. | 10 Oct 1541 vol 15 pt 1 f |
| SA | 1558 |
John | Causton | Somerton | SFK | [will dated 19 Jan 1557/8, proved 22 Mar 1557/8] Item I bequeath my tent. and house I dwell in in Somerton and the ground both in Somerton and Boxted to James Howton of the same town for 6 years upon condition that he pay £6 as hereafter followeth: that is to say to Margerye £5, that is to say at Michs. next coming 20s. and at Michs next other 20s. and so yearly until £5 is paid; to Thomas my brother 20s. as the sd James Howton shall see need. And after the term of these 6 years I will that Rose my sister shall have my house and land in Somerton and Boxted. And if the sd Rose shall die without issue of body I will that Timothye my eldest brothers son shall have it. To Margery my sister my copyhold in Hartest. If my sister Margery die without issue of body, Thomas my brother shall have it. Item to Rose and Margery my two sisters al my household stuff within my mansion house equally divided between them. Residue to the discretion of my executor whom I make James Howton aforesaid. Witnesses: Roger Maninge, William Mayhue and other. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/26/329 W1/20.248 |
| B | 1558 |
Thomas | Martin | Shimpling | SFK | John Cosson of Lavenham. Henry Cossin of Shimpling. To Thomas Carlo, John Cawston, Edward Wright, Ann Cowper, Thomas Torle and jJhn Cowper 3s. 4d.each. | Dooe 323 |
| NC | 1558 |
John | Causon | Baconsthorpe | NFK | Senior | 87 Veysye |
| PCC | 1558 |
John | Gason | Fressingfield | SFK | [?Cason], probate dated 8 Nov 1558 | 11/41 |
| PCC | 1559 |
William | Caston | Letheringham | SFK | Probate dated 9 April 1559 | 11/42B |
| CA | 1559 |
William | Mann | Cressing | ESS | 153 CR 3 | |
| BLC | 1559 |
Robert | Parame | Thorpe le Soken | ESS | ROBERT PARAME of Thorpe[-le-Soken], 21 March 1558/9. (567) To Elizabeth my daughter the featherbed that I lie on with a new tick for the transom to be filled with feathers, the bed with the bedsteadle, a great kettle, my best brass pot, 2 candlesticks, 2 of my best platters, a saucer, 9 sheep, and a cow. To William PARAME my son my son a flockbed and my cupboard, paying Thomasine CAWSTEN 8s.; if he refuses so to do, she to have it and give him 7s. To him a brass pot, a kettle, 2 pewter dishes, a saucer, my best coat, 10 sheep, and a cow. To my wife's children Thomasine and Elizabeth 26s.8d. apiece that their father [not named] gave them. To John CAWSTEN a flockbed, a hutch, a plank table, and 4 sheep with 1 that is his own. To Thomasine CAWSTEN a flockbed, a linen rail, a latten chafing dish, 1 candlestick, 2 pewter dishes, a saucer, and 4 sheep. To Benet PARAME my son 26s. 8d. and my best cloak, John my son 26s. 8d. and my frieze coat, and Alice my daughter 26s. 8d. The rest of my goods to William and Elizabeth part and part like. I appoint exor. Robert SMYTHE of Barnams [in Thorpe?] and for his pains my ambling colt. Wit. Robert SAGER, John HAWYS, John FELYX. | 567 |
| CA | 1559 |
Elizabeth | Lytill | Manning-
tree |
ESS | ELIZABETH LYTILL of Manningtree widow, 15 May 1559. To the poor men's box 20d. To Elizabeth daughter of Simon CAUSTON a featherbed, a brass pot, and my best gown at marriage; Elizabeth PYKRYNGE a flock bed and the cupboard in the kitchen; Ellen wife of John VOLNETT a gown lined with cotton; Agnes WEBE a gown lined with buckram, a cape, and a silk hat; and Elizabeth VOLNETT a felt hat and an apron. To Robert FYLLES my son my tenement called Clyngoes with the appurtenances in Manningtree; if he do not sell it and die before Rose his wife, to remain to her, but if he be minded to sell it and Simon CAUSTON will buy it for any of his children he to have the preferment, giving as much as any other. The residue of my goods, money, plate, and other things to Robert FYLS, whom I ordain my executor, to dispose according to his godly discretion. Witnesses: Cuthbert DAWSON, Thomas BEELE, Robert DYLWARD. | 417 |
| BLC | 1559 |
Alice | Wood | St Osyth | ESS | ALICE WOOD of St. Osyth widow, 29 Jan. 1558/9. (730) [Religious preamble.] To Elizabeth BLAKESTONE and Grace STEWARD my daughters each 10 kine and 60 ewes to be taken out of my wick [dairy farm] called East Wick and How Wick. To John son of Robert SMYTH my cottage in Mill Street [in St. Osyth] with the field called Marchalles at 21; if he die before, to his sister Joan SMYTHE at 18. To John my table in the hall with a settle, the stained cloths, 3 joined stools, a chair, 1 cobiron, 1 trammel, my bedstead in the parlour with a featherbed, a canvas tablecloth, a coverlet of 'Bungye' [Bungay, co. Suffolk?]1 work, a great standing chest, the hangings in the parlour, 2 brass pots, 4 pewter platters, 1 dish, 1 porringer, 2 latten candlesticks, 1 chafing dish, 1 great kettle in the kitchen, an old cupboard in the buttery, 1 spit, a pair of querns in the milkhouse, a powdering trough with other necessaries in the milkhouse, a pan hanging in the boultinghouse, 3 silver spoons, and a silver and gilt mazer with a knop in the middle. If he die before 21, the house, lands and legacies to Joan his sister at 18. To her a joined bedstead with a featherbed in the chamber within the parlour, 2 brass pots, 3 pewter platters, 2 dishes, 1 porringer, 1 chest at the bed's feet in the new parlour; 3 kine and 6 ewes at Michaelmas after my death; and the rest of the household stuff at 18. If both die before the said ages, all to be sold by my exors. and the money distributed amongst my poor kindred. To John BLAKESTONE a featherbed, a coverlet of coarse arras, a table with a frame, 3 joined stools, a chest, the stained cloths, and a back of iron for a chimney (all these are in the parlour), the cupboard in the hall, a diaper tablecloth, 2 diaper towels, 3 diaper napkins, 3 plain napkins, 2 brass pots, 6 pewter platters, 2 candlesticks, a latten chafing dish, a great 'boyly' [meaning?], a brass chafer, 4 porringers, 4 saucers, 6 pewter plates, 4 silver spoons, a little silver cup, a mazer which is at BLACK STONE's, and as much broken silver as the silver salt weigheth, all at 21. To Grace STEWARD my daughter a joined bedsteadle in the chamber going into the old parlour with a featherbed, a coverlet of tapestry work, a carpet for a table, a court cupboard standing in the old parlour, a black chest bound with iron, 2 brass pots, a new brass pan, 6 pewter platters, 2 candlesticks, a latten chafing dish, 4 pewter porringers, a basin and an ewer of pewter, 4 silver spoons, a standing mazer silver and gilt, a silver salt, 6 pewter plates, 4 saucers, a plain holland tablecloth, 3 diaper napkins, 3 plain napkins, and 2 diaper towels, all at 18. To Adam WYGNALL £10 at 21, a flockbed, a brass pot, 3 pewter platters, and a danske chest; if he die before, to be equally divided amongst his next of kin. To Joan BARTON £6 13s.4d., an old bedsteadle with a featherbed, a brass pot, a spit, 2 small kettles, 3 platters, and an old hutch at 18; if she die before to the poor people. To Dorcas GODFRYE my goddaughter a cow (the best of my 6 beasts) and the rest of her children each 6s. 8d. To Thomas GROVE and Joan GROVE each 20s., Thomas son of John ELYOT a cow (1 of the 6) and to John the father of the boy 20s., John son of Robert COLE 20s., Philip CAWSTON and Anna (laughter of John CAWSTON each 20s. To every of my godchildren 12d. To Alice BREARLEY 20s. To old John ELYOT's son my godson 20s. I will that my quarter of the 'Marget' [i.e. one-fourth part of my ship 'Margaret'] be sold to pay my legacies; the rent thereof to be given to the poor at Christmas and Easter 20s. at the discretion of my exors. whom I make John CAWSTON and Richard BLAKESTONE, and for their pains each 20s. I make John COTTON supervisor. The rest of my goods to be equally divided betwixt my 2 daughters Elizabeth and Grace. Wit. John GRENE, Robert COLE. | 730 |
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| RC | 1559 |
Andrew | Causten | Stoke | KEN | (Costen) of Stoke (Oystland borow or Oysterland borew) 1558/9. Yeoman | 12.305 6 |
| BLC | 1559 |
Richard | Black- stone |
St Osyth | ESS | RICHARD BLACKSTON of St. Osyth yeoman, 2 Feb. 1558(9. (260)Such money as I owe to Philip STUBBES' children to have their legacies paid them out of my farm in [Great] Clacton as it doth arise yearly. To Elizabeth my wife 100 marks to be paid yearly out of my farm likewise. The remainder of the years to come in the farm and the profits thereof which is £22 a year to John my son and to my child that my wife goeth withal now, John to remain in his mother's custody until he is 10 and then to be put to Cambridge to school by my exors. and there to be found with his legacy until he is 20. To my wife all my household stuff. To her for her life the profits of my half farm called Howe Wick and West Wick to her only use. If she die, the profits to John and the child, and for lack of issue, to Richard GODFREY'S children [not named] each £20. To Anna CAUSTON my goddaughter, after the decease of my wife and the children, £40 out of How Wick and West Wick. To Thomas GROVE after her decease £5. The remainder of the years to come of my lease to be distributed to the poor people of St. Osyth yearly out of the profits. To John CREFFELDE my boy at 20 £5 on condition that he do diligent service to my wife until then. To Jane my maidservant. 20s. To John CROYDON and Robert ADKYNS each 33s.4d., widow ASHELEY and Roger WOODD's wife each 13s.4d. to be paid in corn, and Richard KYNWELMARSHE my godson 40s., John TYLER 13s.4d Thomas son of John ELYOT the mariner 20s., Robert COLE 10s., and John ELIOT the elder 10s.. all to be paid by my wife. I ordain John COTTON, Richard GODFREY, Philip CAUS[T]ON exors., and for their pains 20 marks. Wit. Roger WOOD, John CROYDON, Anthony KYNWELMARSHE. Surrendered to the lord my lands in Great Clacton to the use of my wife and John, George DEANE being bailiff and John ELYOT and William WHELER tenants. To St. Osvth church 40s. Pr. 10 June 1560. | |
1560 |
William | Gardner | ESS | Leaves Philip Causton property in Clacton | |||
| Y | 1560 |
--- | Causon | YKS | 26 April 1560 Causon or Canson alias Edrington buried Granbe, Notts. Ap1 101567 | Vol 17 fol 726 | |
| RC | 1560 |
Joan | Causten | Stoke | KEN | Widow. Proved 1561 | 12.488 6 |
| EA | 1560 |
John | Cawson | St. Osyth | ESS | John Cawson of Cheche alias St. Owsythes Essex 10 Mar 1559/60 2 Eliz. Sick. Wife Barbara lands and tents. in Tollesbury and St. Osythe. Also my farm and stock of catel called Lewickes in St. O ( 40 milch beasts and 10 bullocks, 5 steers, 16 score ewes and 20 rams) on condition that she delivers on her death to the use of my children. John Butler stands bound to me by indenture to deliver unto me at end of his term. Wife to bring up my children during their nonage. Every of my children that is to say Agnes, Susan and Johan £60 at the age of 18. 3 daus. If they all die before 18 then £100 equally between my sister Godfreys children. Other £80, £20 to John Stubbe, £20 to John Blackstone my godson. £20 to Thomas Grove. To Phillipe Cawson my brother my house that I dwell in and my land called Seales, Lambs and Haroyes in St. Osyth after decease of Barbara my wife on condition he disharges me of £40 I am indebted to him by the death of my sister Elizabeth. Phillip to have my household goods on condition he pays all such legacies as my mother hath bound me to pay after her decease. Phillip to have Lewickes after death of Barbara my wife if children die without heirs. To Katherine Godfrey my goddaughter at day of marriage To Biot my boy £5 at 24. To parish church of St Osyth 40s. If Barbara die while children under age, Agnes to be in charge of John Cotton my father in law, Susan in custody of my brother Phillip C and Joan in custody of Alice Godfreye my sister. Every one of my servants 20s. My heirs and executors not to make claim to piece of land in Tollesbury sold my father to John Gates. John Cotten, Richard Godfrye and Phillip Cawston my brother executors and £5 each for their pains. Richard Godfrye my brother in law £5. Richard Blackstone my cousin and cosen Robarte Coten each £3. Witnesses: Richard Blackstone, Robart Cotten, John Butler, with others. Surrendered customary lands in hands of Lord, Richard Blackstone being in staed of bayliffe, John Grove and John Samden being tenents witnessing. [have abstract and photocopy - ref also 108ER8] | Lupton 108 |
| RC | 1560 |
William | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | Senior of West Wickham;Keston, yeoman. | 12.502 7 |
| EA | 1561 |
John | Cawston | Norton Mandeville | ESS | Dated 1 Feb 1560/1.
John Cawstone of Norton Mandeville [recte Cold Norton] yeoman. To the poor
people of Norton 6s. 8d. To every town and parish within the hundred of Dengie,
to the poor man's box, as followeth, to Stow Maries 3s. 4d., North Fambridge
3s. 4d., Cold Norton 3s. 4d., the town of Maldon 30s. and I desire the two
bailiffs or some other by their appointment to see the distribution therof,
Mundon 3s. 4d., Latchingdon and Lawling 20s.,Althorne 6s. 8d., Creeksea 20d.,
Burnham 13s. 4d., Asheldham 3s. 4d., Dengie 3s. 4d., Tillingham 5s., Bradwell
6s. 8d., St Lawrence 3s. 4d., Steeple and Stansgate 5s., Mayland 20d., Woodham
Mortimer and Hazeleigh 5s., and Woodham Walter 3s. 4d. to be distributed by the
church wardens therof. To every of my sisters a ring of gold 6s. 8d. with a
death's head enamelled and to their husbands as such. To Richard Pece and his
wife, my father and mother in law 13s. 4d. each to make a ring of gold with the
death's head enamelled. To William Poreg and his wife 13s. 4d. likewise, to
William Feryng 6s. 8d. likewise and to John Hyxe pewterer of Slatere and his
wife 13s. 4d. likewise. I will that Ellen my wife shall have the keeping and
bringing up of five children i.e. Matthew, Nathaniel, Jonathan, Jeremy and Jane
and she to have the yearly profit that cometh of my farm at Northy [Island,
Malden] which is £12 a year, £6 a year out of the profit of my land
in St Lawrence called Tawneies which is £3, until they come to their full
age to enter on such lands and farms; and she to put them forth with the help
of my executors to some honest occupation and then to be bound with some honest
and godly masters. If she refuse to bring them up, my executors to receive the
said profits of £21 a year and keep them i.e. to find my four boys some
honest school as abovesaid, and the girl to be brought up to sheppying, sewing
and such other faculty and housewifery, which I will my wife to keep, and she
be allowed £3 a year out of the said profits of £21 until she be of
age to enter some good man's service. To my wife my lands called Cawnlandes
with the profits in Lawland for life, paying the lord's rent and keeping the
outmark, saving it from strip and waste; on condition that she shall not take
her dowry in the rest of my lands. To my wife my best featherbed saving one and
herewith the best joined bedsteadle that I have at Norton in the chamber above
the hall with 3 heads carved and joined in the head thereof, with the trendle
bedstead to the same belonging in the maid's chamber, 2 of the best feather
beds that she brought with her, and a bedstead of walnut wood at Maidstone [co.
Kent] and the bedstead and tester of yellow satin and black damask. [abstract
from web site http://spicerweb.org/genealogy/pease/pease_wills.html] [The following document is enclosed in the Will.] A Remembrance of Mr. CAUSTON's Will on Friday 5 May [year not given]. I will my wife shall have Cantlandes during her life, and to have £10 yearly out of this which I now dwell in, her chamber, her maid, boy gelding, meat, drink and washing as long as she shall live. I will that Matthew my son shall be my executor. I will that Nathaniel my son shall not have above £40 and shall not have it until 24, and then he shall have a lease of a farm to occupy himself. Likewise Jonathan my son shall not have above £40 at 24; he did estimate his debts to be about £160 and £100 was to be paid between this and Our Lady Day [25 March] next. Further he said that he would have in the latter end of his Will these words: The residue of my goods to my executors towards the paying of my debts and legacies. Also he said that my wife shall have her portion without any check or trouble, for, said he, I will do by my son as my father did by me, that was, he made a clause in the Will that if I did not let her enjoy her part quietly, then it might be lawful for her to enter on the lease of 'Olem' and put me out of the same, and this I will do by my son. Also he said where I have a Will drawn into articles I must have it altered and made thus perfect, the which hath lain by me these 7 years, for there are many things which I have given away which I must put out. |
7EW4 |
| NC | 1561 |
John | Cawston | Catton | NFK | [Causone] Husbandman | 335 Bircham |
| SFKA | 1562 |
Henry | Cawston | Copdocke | SFK | From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R20/393 W18/429 |
| SRY | 1562 |
John | Causten | Wan- borough |
SRY | Flexford | DW/PA/5/1562/41 |
1563 |
Christo-
pher |
Fyincke | HRT | From Herts Genealogist & Antiquary | |||
| SA | 1564 |
John | Caustonne | Hawkeden | SFK | Husbandman. Dated 8 Feb 1560, proved 23 Jan 1564. Edmund son of Thomas Parker? and Agnes his wife my daughter land in Hundon. Thomas Hamont and Anne his wife. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/32/133 W1/27/82 |
| EA | 1565 |
John | Cawston | Bradwell next the Sea | ESS | JOHN CAWSTON of Bradwell-next-the-sea husbandman, 30 Dec. 1565. (51)To Agnes my wife my lands called Vyncens and all other my lands in South-minster for 20 years, on condition that she do not claim any third of my lands and pay each of my three daughters, to wit, Mary, Margaret and Agnes, £10 at 21. Witnesses: John BROKE, Henry ELLYS, Thomas AUNGELL, John GAY-WOOD of Tillingham. Proved 15 Jan. 1565/6. Appointment, 25 Jan. 1565/6, by Thomas COLE, Archdeacon of Essex, addressed to Anne [sic] CAWSTON widow of the said John, of John ROSWELL notary public, as her proctor to administer the goods, no executor having been named. | Newington 150 AB I 65 |
| SA | 1565 |
Agnes | Cawstone | Lawshall | SFK | Will of Agnes Cawstone dated 15 July 1567, proved 6 July 1565? widow of William. To be buried in churchyard of Lawhall. To Agnes daughter of Robert Causton, my goddaughter one cow which I bought of my son Robert. William Causton, my goddson 3s. 4d. Agnes Causton daughter of John Cawston of Shimpling. Ann Cawstone daughter of my said son Robert. Edmund Philipsonne my godson one cow which I bought of John Philipsonne his father. To each of my children's children not being godchildren 3. 4d. Anne Philipsonne my daughter. Alice Haywood my daughter. Ellen Marlton my daughter. My daughters, Audrey and Anne and John Marlton my son in law specific chattels. Rose Cawston and Ann her daughter. All my linen to be divided my four daughters and said daughter in law. To the poor of Hartest 6s. 8d. Residue to be divided between my five children all of whom to be executors. Witn; John Marlton, Robert Cawston and others. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. Ref also 206 Arnold | R2/32/206 W1/27/130 |
| RC | 1565 |
Sybil | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | Widow | 13.173 8 |
1566 |
Alexander | Hayward | HRT | From Herts Genealogist & Antiquary | |||
| NA | 1566 |
Thomas | Cawston | Northrepps | NFK | [Dudley Causton comment - Thomas Cawston of Northrepps was son of John Cawston of Tollesbury, Essex and his descendents were at Northrepps for some generations - from Rye's Norfolk Families.] Given as registered in Southrepps in index | 541 Water-
ladde |
| RC | 1566 |
John | Causten | Stoke | KEN | 13.268 8 | |
| NC | 1567 |
Julian | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | [Caston], widow | 101 Bun |
| SFKA | 1567 |
John | Cawston | Laxfield | SFK | From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office) | R22/208 W20/201 |
1567 |
Henry | Cawson | GLS | From Glos. Record Office web site | |||
| NA | 1567 |
Thomas | Cawstone | Coulton | NFK | 631Water- ladde |
|
| CA | 1568 |
Cecily | Middleton | Earls Colne | ESS | 17 Oct 1568. To John Middleton a flockbed, 1 pewter dish, 1 little kettle and the black gown that was his father's. To Alice Partridge 1 cow for the 20s. that her grandfather did will her. To Simon Coule a sheep. To Margery Kinge a pewter platter and half my best curing. To Cecily Middleton and Cecily Caus[t?]en each a lamb. The residue of my goods to Joan Partriche my daughter and Alice Partriche her daughter to be equally divided between them, to be my executrixes. Witnesses Thomas Man, Richard Prentice, John Petfield vicar there. Proved 24 Oct 1570. | 186 CR 6 |
| PCC | 1568 |
John | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | Boatman of Norwich, probate dated 4 Feb 1569 | 11/51 |
| BLC | 1568 |
Thomas | Bageworth | Little Clacton | ESS | Gent, servant to the right honorable Lord John Darcie, 18 Dec 1568. To be buried in Little Clacton church. To Frances Bageworth my daughter £100 at 20 by Elizabeth my wife [ID 4]; if she die before, my wife shall pay to Richard, George, Jyellis, Edward and Charles Bageworth [my brethren] £20 apiece when Frances is 20 9she is now 4); provided that if my wife die before Frances be 20, Jyellis shall receive the £100 at my wifes death for Frances and put it forth to her profit and take sufficient bondfor increase of the money and the principal; if my wife and daughter both die the £100 to my brethren. To Jyellis a black gelding that I did ride myself. To the poor of Clacton 20s. To Henry Canham 20s. and my godson Thomas Canham his son 13s.4d. To every one of my Lord Darcye's household servants 3s 4d. To Dale's wife 6s. 8d. To my man Roger 3s. 4d. Rose my maid 13s. 4d. and Margaret Reade my servant 20s. To Nicholas Wheler of Oakley my ambling grey mare. To my cousin Philip Cawsonne gent my roan geldig. The residue of my goods to my wife [Elizabeth] , whom I constitute executrix. I make Jyellis supervisor. Witn: John Shorlock, George Hudsonne, Henry Cannam. | 250 BW 4 |
| PCC | 1569 |
John | Abel | London | KEN | [ son of William Abel of Erith- will 1525] Citizen and haberdasher of London mentions John and Edward Cawston, nephews | 17 Sheffield |
| EC | 1570 |
Thomas | Parker | Ardleigh | ESS | THOMAS PARKER of Ardleigh, 1 Apr. 1570. (759)To be burled in Ardleigh church or chancel in some convenient place where I and my wife may be buried together, and for the breaking up and laying the pavement I give for the grave for myself 10s. and to the churchwardens to see it well done each 12 d. To poor folks on the same day JSLj.. To George my son and his heirs male my houses and lands which he holdeth of me to farm [i.e. as lessee], i.e. Hartspons, Kinges, Chofs [Chefs?], Osbans, with a croft near to the house of old Thomas GRENELEIFFE, with two copyhold gardens; for want of issue, to John my son. To Thomas my son and his heirs male my houses and lands called Barbors with Tybyes and the cottage called Pedders Pickell; for want of issue, to my godson Thomas the son of my son John. To John my water-mill with the lands belonging in Lawfcra and Mistley. To Alice my wife the rents of all these houses and lands for her life, she to have the letting of them; also the lands that I bought of Robert WILES of East Bergholt [co. Suffolk], conditionally on deliver;. bask [i.e. mortgage] with the evidences if he pay £35 before the 10th of this present April, but, if he do not pay, my executors to sell them to the use of my Will, and if Robert pay the £35 I will it be paid to John CAWSTON cf Latchingdon gentleman. I will that, if the £45 now in his hands as also the said £35 which amount in all to £100 [sic] be paid by the said John CAWSTON according to his deed for redemption of his lands to me mortgaged at his day limited, then the £100 be distributed as followeth. To poor households in Ardleigh 4Os., my wife £4O, George my son if living and if not to his children £20, my son Thomas £10, my daughter Mary if living and if not to her children £10, Jerome the son of John PARKER £4, and Grace FRISE £6 13s. 4d., and all that remaineth of the £100 to my executors towards their pains. I will that Richard CLEARKE of Lawford have knowledge given to him to pay my executors the money that he had of me for the lands which I bought of him, which is £60; if he do not pay, my executors shall sell them, and the money bestowed as followeth. To the poor folk in Colchester, especially to poor widows 4Os., my children's children each 20s., my sons John, George, and Thomas each £6 13s. 4d., Hugh ALWYN 4Os., Thomas the son of John PARKER my godson £5, and the rest of the £60 to my executors, whom I ordain George and Thomas. To the said Hugh ALWINE a pair of hose, a shirt, and a coat. I give to William PARKER my son £5, remitting the money he oweth me. I make supervisor Wiles [recte Miles] LAKYN gentleman, and for his labour 40s. The residue of my goods to my wife, with all my apparel to distribute as she shall think best. Witnesses: William LUKYN, Laurence LYDE clerk [vicar of Ardleigh], William COCKE, Richard PATTEN, John SCOFEILDE, Richard KINGE, John DUNTON, Giles ALLIN. Proved 1 May 1570. | 759 |
| SRY | 1570 |
John | Causten | Lambeth | SRY | South Lambeth, yeoman | DW/PA/5/1570/91 |
| EA | 1570 |
Helen | Cawston | Latching-
don |
ESS | HELEN CAWSTON of Latchingdon widow,blank] 1570. [Draft.] (179)To my mother [not named] £6 or else the worth of so much of my goods and to William PEYRCE my brother £4 likewise. To Matthew CAWSTON my son the bed and bedstead in the great chamber at Lunys which standeth next the door as it was in his father's lifetime. To Nathaniel CAWSTON my son £50 or so much of my goods at 24, and I will that my executors shall allow him yearly till then 40s. towards his own finding. To Jonathan my son £50 at 24, and my executors shall within [ — ] years find him a master and bind him prentice to some good trade of merchandise and in the meantime give him all things necessary and handsomely apparelled. To my cousin RABLES 10s. to be bestowed on something of remembrance and to his wife 10s., and to George RABLES 20s. To Mistress GROME 10s. To John RABLES my cousin 40s. and Patience RABLES 20s. To little Jane £4 at marriage. To my cousin TROLLOP'S wife 10s. To the rest of kinsfolk not named 20s. [A small part eaten away here.] I make Richard OSBORNE of London gentleman and Gilbert PEYRCE and my brother [blank] of Maidstone (co. Kent) clothier my executors. I make my brother William PEYRCE of Maidstone yeoman my overseer. Witnesses: John DREWE, Francis SHYNGWELL. [See No. 116.] | 110 ER12 |
1570 |
Myles | Galloway | HRT | From Herts Genealogist & Antiquary | |||
| EA | 1570 |
Ellen | Coston | Latching-
don |
ESS | ELLEN COSTON of Latchingdon widow, [blank] 1570. (116)My body to be buried without any pomp of funerals. To my mother [not named] £6 or else the worth of so much of my goods. To William PERCEY my brother £4 likewise. [The entry in the Register ends here, probably because the original Will, subsequently found (see No. 179), had already been partly eaten away by a rodent. ] | 110 ER 12 |
| CA | 1570 |
Thomas | Parker | Ardleigh | ESS | 199 CR 6 | |
1571 |
Thomas | Cason | HRT | From Herts Genealogist & Antiquary | |||
| BLC | 1571 |
John | Ropkyn | Weeley | ESS | JOHN ROPKYN [ROPKINE in margin] of Weeley,14 Oct. 1571. (Nuncupative.) (587)He have all his goods to Elizabeth his wife and more. Where [as] John FORD gentleman did owe him £20, he willed that his wife should buy with the same a piece of land and take it in her own right for her life, and after her decease to William his son. Witnesses: Philip CAWSTEN gentleman, Robert KELLER, Thomas CU[M]IBE, Philip CAWSTON [sic] . Administration granted 27 Oct. 1571, to Elizabeth. | 286 CR 6 |
| PCC | 1571 |
William | Cawston | Walbers-
wick |
SFK | alias Marten, apot[h]ecary. Dated 29 July 1571, proved 16 Nov 1571. To be buried in church next my father. My late father William Marten alias Cawston gaven Johan his wife and every of his children legacies, naming me his only executor. To Mr William Plater of Walberwick. My brothers Nicholas Cawston, Gilbert Cawston, Gilbert Cawston, John Cawston, Robert Cawston. Owen Marten alias Cawston my brother executor. Sentence 18 Pyckering (prob 11/57) . Also Add MS 33873. | 11/53 |
| EA | 1571 |
Thomas | Causon | Canewdon | ESS | Alias Frances. | AB II 7 |
| PCC | 1571 |
Joan | Cawston | Walbers-
wick |
SFK | DC notebook gives her name as Johan[nna]. Dated 13 Aug 1571, proved 21 Nov 1571. Widow. My brother Mr William Playtus. To be buried near my husband William Causton in Walberswick Church. My brother Richard Pinner late of Awborough by his will dated 19 May 1560 bequeathed his house in Awborough to William Causton and Jone his wife to be sold and money divided amoungst his uncle Pinner's children . To Jone Wallerd of Awborough my kinswoman. Elizabeth Wallerd her daughter £5. Many bequests. Owen Causton my son in law. Nicholas Causton another son in law. Gilbert, John and Robert Causton sons in law, the last three to be apprenticed to merchants. Pinners.... Sister Alice Playtus wife of William Playtus, gent... Late William Cawston, my husbands wife. William Cawston of Neals. Ad. de bo. 31 July 1572 | 11/53 |
| RC | 1571 |
Edward | Causten | Cobham | KEN | 1570/1 | 13.500 9 |
| DCL | 1572 |
William | Causton | Gains- borough |
LIN | 1572-4 | 60 |
| RC | 1573 |
John | Causten | Gravesend | KEN | Proved 1573. Victualler. | 14.134 11 |
| NC | 1573 |
William | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | Administration of the goods and chattels of William Cawston of Lavenham granted 25 March 1573 to son Robert Cawston of Monks Eleigh. | NCC 1573 A166 MF169 |
| B | 1573 |
Robert | Flower | Lawshall | SFK | To be buried in churchyard at Lawshall. To Anne my wife tenement called Hammonte and the land thereto both free and copy for her life with remainder to Mary my dau and heirs. To Grace my dau and heirs tenement and land in Hartest. To Jone my dau and heirs my tenement called Peates? with the land and one pightle? now in occ. Richard Gardener. To Thomasyn my dau and heirs tenement called Celles? and Byrdes also plots called Wyles and Clopton Field. To dau Margery and heirs tenement in occ. John Backell and one pightle in occ. Edmond Philip. Anne my wife. To John Sloman's 3 children Elyas, John and Ann and to Peter Sloman's children Peter, Robert and Grace and to William Gosshakes children and the four children of Richard Gardener and to John Causton the son of John Causton the younger and to the first chilf of Grace my dau and to the first child of Margery my dau and to robert Beckel the younger and Robert the elder and Jone Becket and Maryon and Ann pecuniary legacies. Resideu to executors: Anne my wife and John Ely my brother in law. Proved 25 Oct 1574. | Wroo 54 |
| B | 1573 |
John | Costine | Brandon | SFK | Large 162 | |
| PCC | 1574 |
Thomas | Harvie | Chilton / Clare | SFK | Yeoman. [will] dated 9 Jan. 1574. William Davenaunte gent my son in law. John Crysall my son in law. Daniel Springe and Xpian his wife, my dau. Thomas Haroye my son. Margaret Pattowe my dau. Johann Castone my dau. Proved 8 Feb. 1574. | 10 Pyckering |
| LC | 1574 |
Stephen | Causton | London | LND | Bishop's Book 1574-1583 | Easton 12 |
| PCC | 1576 |
Robert | Lucas | Colchester | ESS | ROBERT LUCAS gentleman, lying in the house of St John's, Colchester, 2 July 1576. [For John Lucas, see p. 101.] [19/20]To be buried in the church of the parish where I die. To my elder brother Sir Thomas Lucas knight my lands holden by copy of court roll of the manors of Rivers Hall in Boxted, Stoke (Suffolk), and Great Horkesley; which lands in Great Horkesley and Boxted were my late mother's by the will of my grandfather Abel. To my brother John in hope of friendship which I trust shall ever continue between them £20 which he doth owe me, also £20 in consideration of debts that he may demand and on condition that he shall not sue Sir Thomas. To my servant John Bostock £3 and his wife 20s. in consideration of his dutiful service. To my keeper, the wife of Thomas Cawson, 10s. To my sisters Penny, Elizabeth and Mary each 20s. The residue of my goods to Sir Thomas, whom I ordain my only executor. Witnesses : Robert Bogas, Robert Smith, William Markant, William Hills, Robert Waylande, John Smith. Proved 17 July 1576. | PROB/11 19/20 |
| NC | 1576 |
Anthony | Cawston | Baconsthorpe | NFK | Yeoman | 1 Cawston |
| PCC | 1578 |
Francis | Archer | Bocking | ESS | dated 25 Nov 1578. clothier. .........Bequests to servants John Goodwin and Jacob Hart and to the children of John Cawston of Lomysse [sic] beside Maldon £3 each. | PROB/11 22/41 |
| B | 1579 |
Joane | Mower | Shimpling | SFK | [dated 12 June 21 Eliz. 1579, proved 10 July 1579] Joane Mower of Shimlinge, Suffolk, widow. sick. To be buried in Shimplinge churchyard. To John Caustonne my son £8, part of the £16 which I have paid to Mr Drewrie for his fine and the part which remaineth of the £16 John repay equally to Joan, Katherine and Elline my daus. Joan to be paid at 19 years, Katherine at 16 years and Elline at 14 years. To John my son my best bed. To Agnes my dau. £20 within one year after my death. Mention of sureties about Annes [Agnes] and land and John Causton. Peter my £20 at 16 years. John Causton the younger of Lawshall and John Causton my son executors. John Cawston the elder supervisor. John Cawston the elder a witness. Note: Joan (buried at Shimpling 22 June 1579) was previously wife of John Cawston of Thomases (died 1559). Joan, bapt. 24 June 1561, Catherine bapt 20 Dec. 1562, Peter bapt 9 Aug. 1567 and Eleanor (Ellen) bapt. 6 Nov 1569 are children by her marriage to William Mower (buried at Shimpling 7 Oct 1575). Besides John Cawston her daughter Agnes, who is apparently grown up and are probably by her Cawston marriage. This John Cawston was presented at Lawhall Manor court 2... July 6 Eliz. (1564) that he was heir to his brother Francis Cawston lately deceased. Admitted as infant (William Mower and Joan his wife, mother of said John Cawston, guardians) to Aumfreies in Cockfield and Lawshall, John Thomases and Wildes as heir to his brother Francis Causton deceased. At Lawshall manor court held 20 March 20 Eliz. (1578) it was presented that he was now 19 years of age. Joan was appointed guardian of her son Francis Causton aged 5 at Lawshall Manor court held 30 apr 2 Eliz. (1560). | Browne 26 |
| PCC | 1580 |
Gyles | Badghott | Great Clacton | ESS | Will of Gyles Badghott of Much Clacton and Diotts of london, gent, 21 November 1580. To be buried in the chancel of Little Clacton church by my brother. 40s. to church of Little Clacton. 10s. to poor of Little Clacton. 40s. to the mending of Great Clacton church and 40s. to the poor. 10s. to mending of a Sleave? going to Kempth meadows. 40s. to Philip Stubbs, godson. 40s. to Philippe Walmer, godson. £3 5s 8d to Gyles Vocler?. 20s. to Thomas Cottessoners, godson. To Robert Cotton, son of John Cotton, lease of Tivoe Wicke in Great Clacton on condition that he pay £20 to John Barnishe. John Barners to receive profit until said Robert is 21. £10 to William Chamberlain, godson. £50 each to Ellinor, Mary sister Charlotte's daughters. £10 each at 18 to sister Slaughters two younger sons. £40 at 18 or marriage to Annys brother George's daughter by first wife. John my boy 5 sheep. Frances my maid £4. William my man 40s. John Beare my man 30s. Daniel who was my man 20s. Wheras john Causton by his will gave 20s. to Elizabeth Bessye I give her also 20 nobles [noble=6s 8d]. Bed to John Barners and customary tenement in Little clacton called Tanhouse, paying to brother Charles Badhott 3 score pouds. Tenement in Great Clacton to Charles Badhott but Thomas Wallmer should first offer for 3 score 10 pounds. William Mallows £5. Forgive Edmund Cotton 20s. Rest sfter debts and funeral expenses to Edmund and charles Baghott my brothers. Witn: Richard Hayward, William Warren, John Barnishe and John Stubbs. Forgive Tallies one reame of rye. | 3 Darcy PROB 11/63 |
| SA | 1581 |
John | Cawst- onne |
Lawshall | SFK | minor,Husbandman. Will dated 24 Nov 1581, proved 12 Feb 1581/2. Money for poor to be distributed by John Causton senior and William Nunne at my burial day. Thomas Cawstonne my son tenement called Hayes on condition that Thomas pays to his mother Agnes Cawston 40s for life to commence in 1585. In default of payment Agnes to enter into Heye field and 2 piggtells without trouble or molesting - the said Thomas and his heirs paying rent according to the Lord as he does for the rest. To Thomas Cawston one horse mill on condition that he suffers his mother to grind her own corn. John Cawstonne and his heirs my son tenement called Whatlocks and Mill field and lands on condition that he allows his mother to enjoy all profits thereof as long as she remains unmarried. If Agnes obtains and takes a husband then John toenter the said tenement and lands, paying to his mother 40s. during life yearly, 20s at the feast of the annunciation and 20s at St Michael the Archangel - with powers of entry etc. To John my son one cubborde standing in the parlor, at his mothers death. To my daughter Mary Cawstonne £20 English money to be paid by Agnes my wife at age 21- if she can lay in sufficient surety for maintaining, but if not, then the £20 shall be paid to Thomas and john my sons to the use of Mary my daughter, they to enter into bond for due payment to any friend whom she may appoint. If Mary dies under 21 the said £20 to go to Thomas and John. To said Mary best cow. Rest of my goods to Agnes my wife on condition that she brings up Mary with meat drink and clothing until of full age, if unmarried. Wife sole executrix. Witn: John Cawston senior, Wiliam Cawston,Gyles Clarke, William Haywarde. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/38/339 W1/40/78 |
1583 |
John | Pendred | HRT | From Hertfordshire Genealogist & Antiquary | |||
| PCC | 1584 |
Phillip | Cawston | Weyligh | ESS | PHILIP CAWSTON of Weeley gentleman, 28 September 1584. [29/9]To the poor of Weeley 20s. To Cecily my wife £200 a year during my lease of Great Clacton Hall. To Thomas my youngest son my interest in land called Pylcrofts, parcel of the lease, in the occupation of Thomas Wolmer, on condition that he make to Robert my eldest son an assurance by surrender of such right as he have in the copyhold lands in Great Glacton in the occupation of one Barton. To Agnes Cawston my daughter £66 13s. 4d. to be paid out of my goods at marriage on condition that she marry with the consent of my two sons; Robert shall provide for her a convenient place and find apparel until marriage for the benefit of that money. To Agnes Boggas my kinswoman a silver tun. To Catherine Daniell my kinswoman £20. To John Dobye my kinsman £3 6s. 8d. at 21, and if he die then to Agnes Godfrye alias Dobye his mother. To Susan Godfrye alias Ballard my kinswoman £3 6s. 8d. My wife shall have all her wearing apparel and linen, a gelt mare colt, a featherbed, one of the new chairs, and a piece of plate which is in the goldsmith's hands at Colchester. To Edward Boggas a suckerel of the mare that was John Frenchman's which is in Weeley Park and its keeping at Clacton Hall for a year. To my kinsman Daniell £3 6s. 8d. to buy him a gown. To the right worshipful Mr Edmund Pirton £5 requiring him to take it in good part as a token of my poor goodwill towards him. If my goods will not pay all my debts and legacies, the profit of Clacton Hall and Geyuoyck[Jaywick] be employed to them, my daughter's legacies to be last paid, and towards them my executor shall receive such money as is due from the right honourable my Lord Darcye deceased for the keeping of Nicholas Steward's son, viz. for 4 years' board £20 and for his apparel £10 and of old debt which I paid for his wardship £3 6s. 8d. I appoint Robert my sole executor. Witnesses : Thomas Pirton esquire, Robert Bogas gentleman, John Danyell, Samuel Danyell clerk [vicar of Thorpe-le-Soken]. Memorandum that whereas I with Robert Bogas have entered into several bonds to Edmund Cotton and Robert Cotton for £160, whereof parcel is paid, which bonds are now set over to the latter, my executor shall pay the bonds and discharge Robert Bogas. Proved 3 February 1585. | 11/68 |
| I | 1584 |
John | Costin | Ipswich | SFK | WI bk XXX 1584-5 fo 139 | |
| PCC | 1586 |
John | Brownrygg | Wyttnisham | SFK | Marchant, mentions my nephew Leonard Castone. Place also spelt Willisham | 24 Windsor |
| EC | 1586 |
Edmund | Hodilow | Kelvedon | ESS | gentleman, dated 16 december 1586. .......To Mr Cawston's wife 40s. Witnesses include Matthew Causton. | 31/36 |
| PCC | 1586 |
Edmund | Hodilow | Kelvedon | ESS | Gent | PROB/11 31/36 |
1587 |
Thomas | Golding | SFK | From DCSIat SOG | |||
1587 |
Edwarde | Baldwine | NFK | From DCSI at SOG | |||
| PCC | 1587 |
Thomas | Casson | London | LND | [dated 10 July 1586, proved 6 June 1588 by relict] Gent. To be buried in St. Sepulchre-without-Newgate. Thomas Casson my eldest son all my lands in Yorkshire. My daus. Sarah Casson and Margaret Casson when 21. William Casson my 2nd son. Friends Mr Draper and Mr Elwyne. When son William shall have served his years of apprenticeship. John Casson my 3rd son my lands in Boreton co Southampton. Robert Casson my sixth son. Edward Casson my 4th son my tent. in Boreton when 21. My wife. William Casson the younger and Edmund Casson my youngest son. Tent. in Hampstead to Margery my wife. Abraham Casson my 5th son. Anne Casson my dau. Elizabeth Casson my dau. William Casson my seventh son when 21. Edmond Casson my youngest son when 21. Supervisors friends John Draper and William Elwyne. Witness: John Somerscale | 46 Rutland |
| SA | 1588 |
Simon | Cawston | Long Melford | SFK | Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | A5/2/105b |
| CA | 1589 |
Thomas | Carter | Great Holland | ESS | 366 CW 3 | |
| SA | 1589 |
John | Cawson | Lawshall | SFK | The elder, yeoman. Dated 19 Aug 1589, proved 13 Feb 1591. To the poor of Lawshall 20s. in such way as my executors with the advice of my good friends Philip Hamonde and Robert Nunne of Lawsell shall think meet. To Lawrence Barrell of Lawsell labourer and Katherine now Lawrence's wife my freehold cottage wherin they dwell with the ground thereto, for life, paying yearly to his heirs for rents and service due to the cheif Lords of the fees thereof 2s. and keeping the same in repair. To Robert Clerke of Lawsell labourer and Margaret John's wife his cottage wherin they dwell and the ground thereto, both free and copy for life, paying yearly 26s. for rent. To the three children of my deceased daughter Elizabeth Mayleston alias Maydeston £3 pounds apiece at 21 or to the survivors. To Francis Smith and Marye Smith, children of my daughter Mary £10 apiece at 21 or the survivor but if they both die under 21 then the whole £20 be paid to Robert Smith, their brother. To my daughter Marye Smith the reversions and remainders of the aforesaid cottages until her son Robert attains 21 and then to him and his heirs for ever. But if he dies under age and without issue then to the said Francis Smith my brother gives to Marye Smith his daughter all other [of] my copy hold lands and tenements called Harewardes, Rudlands and Fishers or by other names holden of the manors of Lawsell Hall and Havingfeilds in Lawsell for her life, provide that if she lives until the three children of my daughter Elizabeth or her own children attain 21 she shall pay the legacies hereby given to them as they fall due, keeping such premises in proper repair: after the interest of the Mary in such premises and lands has [been] determinedthey shall go to William Smith her son and his heirs for ever subject to the above legacies. I give to the said Robert Smith £5 and a silver spoon, bedstead, great old chest. I give my daughter Mary's eldest son John Smith £5 and a silver spoon. I give to Francis Smith a silver spoon. To the said Mary Smith 2 silver spoons. To said William Smith one silver sppon and a bedstead. All the rest of my goods to said Mary my daughter and appoints her sole executrix provided that she causes her husband John Smith to become bound within 3 months in £40 to my supervisors for due payment of his children;s legacies if his wife dies before him or else indefault his sons William and Robert to be my executors and have all the residue. Appoints Philip Hamond and Robert Nun supervisors. Signed by mark Witnesses John Ely junior, Philip Hamond, John Hamond alias Heches, Robert Nun, Thomas Cawston of Lawshull. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/42/149 W1/48/93 |
| SFKA | 1589 |
Robert | Cawston | Walbers-
wick |
SFK | Alias Martinson, sailor. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R32/297 W30/125 |
| CA | 1589 |
Thomas | Carter | Great Holland | ESS | THOMAS CARTER of Great Holland, 18 Oct. 1589. (1222) To be buried in Great Holland church or churchyard at the disposition of my exors. To Mary my wife my goods, whom I enjoin to pay my debts. To her my house and lands wherein I dwell for her life, on condition that she well bring up and keep Bridget CAWSTON, my daughter's daughter, according to the obligation by me made to Thomas CAUSTON. After my wife's decease; the house and lands to Toby my youngest son according to custom of this manor, charging him likewise to keep Bridget with all necessaries. If Tobias die before his mother or leave issue, the house and lands to Humphrey my son in selfsame sort and condition; and so after the same order to the rest of my sons [not named]. I ordain my wife and Tobias exors. and Thomas CARTER supervisor. Wit. Richard SCOFIELD writer, Cyprian TOTNAM, William STOW, Richard FORTHE clerk [rector]. [No probate clause.] | 1222 |
| NA | 1589 |
Jeromy | Cawston | Southrepps | NFK | Yeoman | 201 Carter |
| EC | 1589 |
William | Woollard | Great Clacton | ESS | To Thomas WOOLLWARD my youngest son 2s. at 21. To Joan WAFFORD my maid 1 featherbed and posted bedstead wherein she doth lie and 1 black cow bought of CLERK. The rest of my goods to be equally divided among the rest of my children at 21. I appoint John GREWE of Great Clacton my brother-in-law exor., to whom I repose the trust of bringing up my children. Wit. Thomas CAWSTONN, Edmund WOODWARD. Pr. 28 April 1599. | 1060 |
| EC | 1590 |
Margaret | More | Langenhoe | ESS | MARGARET MORE of Langenhoe maiden, 8 March 1590/1. (Nuncupative.) (831)She did give to Thomas son of Thomas MORE her brother 40s. at 21, to be paid by John WYER; if he die before, to be equally divided between Susan and Amy WYER daughters of John WYER. To the said Thomas a piece of gold of 10s., 1 covering, 1 bearing sheet, 1 hemton [hempen, made of hemp] sheet, 1 spit, 1 frying pan, 1 kettle, and 1 great hutch at 21. To Alan, John and Arthur the sons of Alan MORE each 10s., which 30s. is in the hands of John HOULTON of Langenhoe tailor to be delivered to the use of the children. To her brother Alan MORE such goods as he hath in his custody; to his wife 1 petticoat, 1 smock, and 2 neckerchers. To Amy WYER 10s., 2 of her best coifs. 2 of her best neckerchers, 2 of her best quarters, 2 of her best pair of cuffs, a casting sheet, and a little coffer. To Susan WYER 10s. To Elizabeth BAKER 10s., 2 of her best querns, and a smock. To Stephen BAKER 6s. To CANSAN's [CAUSAN's?] wife 1 smock, 1 petticoat, 1 apron, and 1 neckercher. Henry COUCHE 3s. that he did owe her. To John WYER her brother-in-law 1 gown cloth, on condition that he should make 1 jerkin and give it to Thomas son of Robert MORE. She required John WYER to be exor. Wit. John POTTER, Henry CAMMOCK, Stephen BAKER. Pr. 24 March 1590/1. | 831 |
| EA | 1590 |
Margaret | Gray | Canewdon | ESS | 19 Nov 1590. Left property in Fingeringhoe. Witnessed by Nathaniel Cawston. [also ref Act Book III 101] | Maynard 73 |
| SA | 1591 |
Robert | Cawstone | Lawshall | SFK | will dated 30 December 31 Eliz I (1588), proved 21 Feb 1591. Yeoman. To be buried at Lawshall. Ann my wife shall hold all the lands and tenements in my occupation until feast of St Michael after my decease, when my son William and his son's heirs for ever shall hold my tenements called Stansfield and Cawstons and all the lands thereto belonging. My wife Anne shall hold my tenement called Ballards and the lands thereto now occupied by my son William, for her life, keeping the same in repair and after her death reverting to his said son and his heirs for ever. Agnes my daughter and William Bradlye her husband my tenement called Stewards but to revert to William if no issue of her marriage. William to discharge a bond between testator and William and widow Watton for £6,in consideration therof to have one years rent of farm occupied by Bennet Hunt. To William and his heirs tenement called Blynds with its lands and 14 acres called the Reede, on condition that William and his heirs pay to Alice my daughter £40 at the rate of £6 13s 4d per year. To Ann my wife 4 milch beasts as she may choose. Alice my daughter to choose a cow for herself after her mother and Anne his daughter one cow. To Judith Abbott daughter of the said Anne a young bullock. All the rest of the cattle to be equally divided between my wife and son. To said William my horse mill on condition that he grind his mother's corn and malt. To my son my cart, tumbril, ploughs, harrows and traice, except one pair to my wife. To daughter Alice a feather bed furnished. To Anne daughter a flock bed furnished or 40s. To William my best cupboard and to Judith Abbott on pewter platter. To every one of my childrens children living at my death 6s. 8d to be paid within the year. My swine and pullarye to son and wife, half each. Wife sole executrix. Thomas Abbott supervisor he to 3s. 4d. for his pains. Witn: Simon Wells, John Heade, John Reynolds with others. Robert Causton's mark. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/42/155 W1/48/89 |
| EA | 1592 |
Nathaniel | Cawson | Canewdon | ESS | Ad 10 Dec 1592. | AB III 132/33A |
| PCC | 1592 |
Johane | Costen | Ratcliffe | MDX | Probate 7 Feb 1593. | Prob 11/81 |
| PCC | 1592 |
Robert | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | Citye of Norwich, probate dated 25 June 1592 | 11/80 |
| SFKA | 1593 |
Thomas | Casson | Butley | SFK | alias Cason alias Marttynson. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R34/468 W32/208 |
| SRY | 1593 |
Nicholas | Causten | Southwark | SRY | Southwark St Saviour; Addington, merchant tailor | DW/PA/5/1593/51 |
| PCC | 1594 |
Ann | Cawston | Pentlowe | ESS | Dated 6 Nov 36 Eliz, proved 23 Mar 1598. Widow. Judith Abbot daughter of Thomas Abbot my son in law. Margaret his daughter. Frances his daughter. His son Thomas. His daughter Ann. Thomas Abbot my son in law and Ann his wife my daughter. Thomas Abbot sole executor. Also Add MS 22857. | 11/91 |
| EC | 1594 |
John | Skott | Earls Colne | ESS | JOHN SKOTT of Earls Colne, 3 Oct. 1594. (872) To Eleanor my wife all goods towards bringing up of my children Richard, Benet and William and Agnes, Eleanor and Ansella SKOTT, she to bestow among them what she may spare. To her the term of years yet to come in my house wherein I dwell, paying the lord's rent. If she die seised without Will, such goods as were mine that she spareth shall be divided amongst my children part and pan like. I make her my ex'rix. I ordain Henry STONARD my brother-in-law overseer. Wit. William CAUSONNE, William SMYTH, Thomas SMYTH. | 872 |
1595 |
T homas | Winston | SRY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
1595 |
Thomasine | Comporde | SRY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
| B | 1596 |
Richard | Stedman | Newton | SFK | Will of Richard Stedman of Nowton dated 26 July 1596 mentions my brother in law John Cason of Lawsell | Bloomfield 293 |
| SRY | 1596 |
John | Causten | Guildford | SRY | Guildford St Nicholas - Littleton. Son in law John Bright one lease of houses and land in Littleton, sons John, Lawrence and William Costen. John Bright executor. Proved 26 Jan 1596/7. Witn: Antonye Bromfielde, John Munger, William Carter, Henny Jure, Mathewe Wesdome. Also ref DW/PA/7/7 f 107 [abs 192] | DW/PA/5/1596/16 |
| EC | 1596 |
Thomas | Deathe | Great Clacton | ESS | THOMAS DEATHE of Great Clacton sailor, 27 April 1596. (Nuncupative.) (276)He did give to Mary HEARD his daughter of Kirby-within-the-Soken widow 10s. The rest of his goods to Anne his wife and William his son equally to be divided. To his wife his tenement called Bendes alias Feverells for her life; after her decease, to Robert his son, on condition that he pay his sister Susan DEATHE £10 after he come to the tenement at 20s. yearly. He appointed his wife and William exors. and Thomas CAWSON gentleman and Edmund WOODWARD yeoman, both of Great Clacton, overseers. Surrendered his tenement, 27 April, to the use of his Will in the presence of William DEATHE in stead of the lord's bailiff and Thomas CAWSONE and Edmund WOODWARD tenants. Wit. Thomas CAWSONN, Edmund WOODWARD. Pr. 30 June 1596. | 2 76 |
| EC | 1597 |
John | Hurrey | Little Clacton | ESS | .JOHN HURREY of Little Clacton yeoman, 16 April 1597. (433)To be buried in the south porch of Little Clacton church just by my father and grandfather [not named][see Vol. 1 no.99; see also Vol.l1 no.636, and ERO. D/ABW18/187] there lying. Touching a tenement heriotable and 5 acres 'ware' land called Abslondes, and a cottage and curtilage with ground adjoining (1 acre) called Barkers land (parcel of Hane land), a croft called Birch Field (parcel of the tenement [of or called?] Swyftes), and 6 acres of mollond called the Stone; and touching a tenement heriotable and a parcel of 10 acres of wareland called Pykemans (18 acres) which in times past were Alice LYPWELL's, 2 crofts (3 acres) called Clarkes Pightle, and a croft called Broke Field (4 acres) (parcel of the said tenement); and touching a tenement heriotable and one-third half-acre ware land called Frydaies lying just by Can Hall Wood by Dawknottes; touching the lands bought of Simon FAUCE of Great Clacton called the Stone and Breakspeares lying in 7 parcels (20 acres); and touching a pightle (4 acres) sometime Series and now Bettes Pightle abutting on Can Hall Wood; all in Little Clacton; I bequeath to my 3 daughters Deborah, Elizabeth and Jane, thus. To Elizabeth HURRY the Stone and Breekesperes. To my eldest daughter Deborah, now the wife of Maurice ROBSON, Series (now Bettes), abutting on Can Hall Wood south, the highway from Little Clacton church towards Great Clacton north; also Frydaies and Pypers adjoining Bettes Pightle east, extending eastward to the lane from Little Clacton church to Great Clacton and abutting north on the same lane; and Frydaies meadow south, all in 5 fields (10 acres); also Brookes meadow and Brookes lands (12 acres) abutting east on Can Hall Lane and Can Hall ground and on a little river or brook north, and extending westward to Bovels[now Bovills] Hall [in Little Clacton], and then southward from the brook, which lands extend to the tenement called Woodroowes; for want of issue, to Elizabeth and Jane to be equally divided. To my youngest daughter Jane my house called Pykemans wherein I dwell with the houses, buildings and lands belonging at 18; for want of issue, to Elizabeth. I ordain that Philip STUBBES gentleman, my loving neighbour shall at my earnest request take Jane into his guardianship and well and honestly bring her up and maintain her with all things meet, decent and necessary until she is 18, and to that end I allow him £6 13s.4d. yearly towards her maintenace. I ordain that Maurice shall occupy Pykemans and the lands allotted to remain with the house (34 acres) and shall occupy them in the nature of a farmer from Philip STUBBES and pay for the profits yearly the mere sum or yearly rent of £8. [Much about lopping of trees and repairs to buildings.] To Jane £40 due to me by bond, and I appoint Philip to call for the same when she is 18; if she die before, the £40 to be equally divided between Deborah and Elizabeth. To Jane at 18 the cupboard in the chamber above, a bed there at the stairs head, a bed at the east window in the chamber below. To Elizabeth a bed in the upper chamber. To Deborah and Elizabeth all my cattle [no details] to be equally divided by honest neighbours. To the poor people of Little Clacton £4 yearly amongst 10 of the poorest householders 2s. apiece at Christmas for 4 years after my decease. To Maurice £20 which I did lend in times past to my brother Richard WELSH of St. Osyth deceased and now due to me from John TENDERINGE who hath married the widow of Richard WELSH. To Maurice such debts as are due to me from my neighbours, i.e. from Clement FENN, Richard FORTH, John WESTBROME or else (for him), Thomas CAWSTON, or Richard SCHOFIELD except £5 which was remitted to Richard SCHOFIELD. To Elizabeth all other my debts. The rest of my goods, corn on the ground or in the house, hogs and poultry to Maurice, together with this summer's profits of Elizabeth's lands. I ordain exors. Maurice ROBSON and Philip STUBBES. Now being surcharged with extremity of sickness, I say that if ought be omitted or remaineth doubtful to the breeding of strife amongst my children, my desire is that they refer themselves and the deciding of any such matter to the arbitrament of my exor. Mr Philip STUBBES. Thus having surrendered my tenement and lands to the use of my Will in the presence of Richard SCHOFIELD and Thomas STEEPHEN [customary tenants] and William CHOTE in stead of the bailiff. Wit. Richard Schofield, Thomas Steephen, William Chote. Proved 24 May 1597 | 433 |
1597 |
Rychard | Cason | KEN | At Centre for Kentish Studies | |||
| BLC | 1597 |
Edward | Cason | London | LND | [dated 8 Mar 39 Eliz. 1596/7, proved 18 Mar 1596/7] Edward Cason citizen and merchant taylour of London. Sick. Elizabeth my mother £10 in money or in cloakes at such rates as I have priced them. Brother Richard Cason £30 to discharge debt to Andrew Osborne. Said Richard Cason £10 in money or cloaks. To every one of my four sisters viz. Joan, Alice, Mary and Elizabeth and to my brother Henry Cason 4 marks apiece in money or cloaks. Laga? Haggar? citizen and draper of London executor. Witn: James Vertue, grocer, per me William Drowte, John Ryder. | Fo 378 |
| SAA | 1598 |
Edward | Cason | St Andrews | HRT | dated 11 July 40 Eliz I [1598], proved 30 Oct 1598 at Baldock Herts. Edward Cason yeoman. My dwelling house, messuage, orchards, gardens, adjoining one acre pasture, 4 acre meadow meadow called Coulbridg Mead, meadow & pasture late in tenure of Elizabeth Woodd widow deceased, arable land in late tenure of William Christopher deceased, meadow pasture and hereditaments late in tenure of Feronemye Fortiest, all in St Andrew and messuage and apputenances at Market place in occupation of James Thorogood my son in law and also one barn, some time the barn of Henery Dighton. For life. Remainder to Edward Cason my eldest son and Jane his wife. Also to Elizabeth messuage called Baylye Hawle Style now in tenure of Brown for her life then to Nicholas my son. Also to Elizabeth another messuage in Herts in tenure of Oliver Scant and my butchers stall in tenure of Howe and my farmers stall for life then unto Edward Cason, son of my son Richard. Remainder of the butchers stall to Elizabeth Thorogood my daughter and remainder of --stall to Ann Thorogood my daughter. Copyhold messuage in Herts in occupation of Clement Clarke to Elizabeth my wife for life, remainder to Agnes my daughter. Four leasehold messuages in St Andrew for use of my wife Elizabeth. 40s. to son John to make a ring for a remembrance. Six silver spoons each to daughters Ellen and Elizabeth after death of wife Elizabeth. Also after her death various goods and chattels to Edward Cason. Four score pounds to Nicholas my son within three years of end of his apprenticeship if well behaved. To Agnes eight score and one pounds every year if her marriage to the liking of her mother - also some goods. Eight score and one pounds to daughter Johane yearly from 1604 for 7 years, then 23 pounds a year to be paid if marriage ot liking of mother or brother John if Elizabeth not living. also goods. Son john Cason, sons in law Thomas Thorogood and George Grave overseers. 10s to sons in law. Witnesses Thomas Thorogood and Edward Pew. [Thought to be Edward who appears in 1634 Visitation of Hertfordshire, whose descendant Thomas emigrated to Virginia about 1635],, | |
1598 |
Ann | Pavish | S RY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
| B | 1598 |
Robert | Costen | Mildenhall | SFK | [range of dates given 1598-1601] | Whitney 127 |
1599 |
William | Archer | SRY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
| EC | 1599 |
Thomas | Rogers | Great Clacton | ESS | To Margery my wife my tenement called Mables wherein I dwell for her life; after her decease, to William my youngest son; for want of issue, successively to John my 2nd son and to Thomas my eldest son. I will that William pay out of my tenement to Thomas and Susan my daughter and to John my son 40s. apiece, and to Thomas 40s. after William is 21 and in full seisin thereof, and 40s. to John within 3 years. To Thomas 1 cow or 40s. and 5 sheep or 25s. within 2 years after my decease and Susan and John both at 21 each 1 cow or 40s. and 5 sheep. To Anne ROGERS and Elizabeth ROGERS my youngest daughter each £4 at 21. The rest of my goods to my wife, whom I make ex'rix. I ordain Thomas CAWSTON gentleman overseer. Wit. Anthony TURNER, Emmanuel TRUMBELL, Thomas CARSON [Cawston?], Pr. 24 March 1599/1600. | 791 |
1600 |
John | Causten | WIL | Wiltshire Record Office - Will index | |||
1600 |
John | Staple | SRY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
| B | 1600 |
Joan | Costen | Depden | SFK | [range of dates given 1600-5] | Coppinge 346 |
| SRY | 1601 |
William | Causten | Compton | SRY | glover 4 Dec 1595. Wife Elizabeth, messuage wherin I now dwell called Froberne or parcel of Froberne in Compton. My black nag, the side saddle etc. Son William, my dau Alice and her dau Joane. My sister Kirrell, nephews Harrie Westbrooke and William Tickner. Son in law John White, wife's osn Thomas Watts. Residue to son Symon. Overseers Henrie Varoye and George Westbrooke. Witn: Thomas Tridle, Harry Potter, Hughe Phillipps and others above named. Proved 9 Apr 1601. Also ref DW/PA/7/7 f 325. | DW/PA/5/1638/36 |
| NNC | 1603 |
Geoffrey | Causton | Norwich | NFK | Bachelor | 152 Norfforthe |
| PCC | 1604 |
John | Cawson | St. Olave Southwark | SRY | [dated 1 Oct 1604, proved 22 Oct 1604] Merchauntailor, St Olaves, Southwark. Sick. Sister Catherine 20s. Poor of parish. Residue to wife Sarah executor. Signed by mark. Witn: Matthew England. [ref also 81 Harte and DW/PA/5/1605/181] | 11/104 |
| SA | 1604 |
Robert | Hamond | Great Whelnetham | SFK | Will of Robert Hammond of Gt. Whelnetham yeoman (wife Elizabeth) mentions Prudence Cason, my daughter. Robert Cason. Elizabeth Cason | R2/45/387; W1/63/23 |
| RC | 1604 |
Joan | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | Widow | 191.428 19 |
| B | 1605 |
John | Clarke | Lawshall | SFK | [dated 6 Feb 1605, proved 6 Feb 1605] Will of John Clarke of Lawshall husb. says to Edward Clarke my son and heirs my close of land held by copy of Manor of Lawshall Hall which I lately purchased of John Cawston of Attleburgh co Norfolk. | Copping 464 |
| NNA | 1605 |
John | Blofield | Alby | NFK | [John Blofield married Frances dau. of Jeromy Cawston of South Repps (will 1615 Norw. Arch.). Had issue, amoung others, Peter Blofield. Harl. Soc. Campling's East Anglian Peds. | Harl. Soc. E Ang. Peds |
| RC | 1606 |
Edward | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | 20 |
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1606 |
William | Thetcher | SRY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
1607 |
Thomas | Cason | KEN | CKS | |||
1607 |
John | Collier | SRY | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
1607 |
Thomas | Cason | KEN | CKS | |||
| BLC | 1608 |
William | Cosen | St Osyth | ESS | Husbandman, will dated Oct 1608. | 244 BW 10 |
| PCC | 1608 |
Nicholas | Cason | St. Peter Cornhill | LND | Grocer of St Peter Cornhill, City of London. To the poor of the parish where I live. To Ellen Thorowgood my god-daughter, my sister Thorowgoodes daughter £20 when 21. Said sister Thorowgood £20. Nicholas Phelps son of my sister Phelps £30 when 21. My sister Phelps. Sister Flexmore £20. George Grave and Edward Grave sons of my sister Elizabeth Grave when 21. Elizabeth Thorowgood my cousin when married or 21. George Thorowgood. Agnes my maid servant. My loving mother Mistris Smythe and to my sisters Edward and John Cason wives and to my father in law Mr John Smythe and to my brother in lawes Thomas Thorowgood, Charlse Phelps and John Flexmore, cousin Elizabeth Rutt. Executors my brothers Edward Cason and John Cason. My servant Robert Phelps bound apprentice to me. 28 April 1608. My cousin Mildmay and Mr Zachary Heirlinge. Cousin Edward Cason and Mary and my cousin Henry Cason. Leonard Knighte, Edward Tyther, Timothy Grey, Robert Phelps. Proved 22 May 1608 by John Cason brother and executor.(Probate Act Books, St Peter, Cornhill) | 11/111 |
| RC | 1609 |
John | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | Yeoman. proved 1609 | 20.17 20 |
1609 |
Henry | Casson | BKM | Printed vol at HAC | |||
1609 |
Edmond | Ewington | HRT | From Surrey Record Society seen at HAC | |||
| NC | 1610 |
Alice | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | Widow | 153 Harman |
| NC | 1610 |
Abraham | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | Carpenter | 144 Harman |
1611 |
Jenet | Caston | LAN | on line index | |||
| SFKA | 1611 |
John | Cawston | Ufford | SFK | Admon 8 July 1611 to relict Katherine. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | A6/1/132 |
| SA | 1611 |
Ann | Hammond | Hawkedon | SFK | Will dated 28 Mar 1611/2. Will of Ann Hammond, widdow, daughter of John Cawston desc. late of Hawkedon. To son Nicholas Hamond and Mary Hamond my daughter 2/3 of my manor called Crossners [Cresseners] with lands etc in Stansfield, Hawkedon & Reed which late belonged to my father assured to me and Thomas Hammond my late husband by deed dated 6 Feb in 3 eliz. To Thomas Hammond eldest sonne of thomas Hammond my eldest sonne remaining 1/3 part of these lands. To Robert and John Hammond the youngest sons of the said Thomas Hammond my sons .... To George & Robert Hammond my sons... Grandchildren Thomas May Bridget & Alice Coppen.... To Thomas Hammond the son of Phillip Hammond my sonne....... Nicholas Hammond my sonne and Mary Hammond my sonne to be executors. Probatum 23 Nov 1612. [she is the daughter of John Cawston of Hawkedon] | Liber Everston fo 230 |
| PCC | 1611 |
Peter | Cawston | Southrepps | NFK | Gent, probate dated 11 Nov 1611 | 11/118 |
| PCC | 1612 |
William | Costyn | London | LND | Alias Clarke. probate 1 May 1612. [Probate Act Books St Brides Fleet St] | Prob 11/119 |
| B | 1612 |
John | Costen | Brandon | SFK | AB II 118 or Everston 188 | |
1613 |
Lawrence | Cason | KEN | CKS | |||
| PCC | 1614 |
William | Cawsten | Wokinge | SRY | Yeoman, probate dated 10 May 1614. Also of Woking; Chertsey DW/PA/7/9 f,67;DW/PA/5/1614/13. | 11/123 |
| SFKA | 1614 |
John | Cawston | Walbers-
wick |
SFK | Admon to John Royse and John Flowerdewe, creditors 1 Jan 1613/4. Also 22 Jan 1613. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | A6/1/105a and 107b |
| PCC | 1614 |
John | Coston | London | LND | Gent. Probate 11 July 1614. [Probate Act Books St Butolph Aldersgate] | Prob 11/124 |
| PCC | 1614 |
John | Cawton | Hadleigh | SFK | Clothier, probate 1 June 1614. | 11/123 |
| PCC | 1615 |
Leonard | Caston | Ipswich | SFK | 30 Dec 1615. Gent. Now aged 64. Wife Alice, living. John Caston of Sommerland. Anne Caston my mother in law. Henry her son. Children of James Caston his elder brother deceased. Mr John Caston of Otley, clerk. probate 15 May 1618. | 11/131 |
| SD | 1615 |
Robert | Causten | Shoreham | KEN | Senior, yeoman. | W/3/130 6 Feb |
| NNA | 1615 |
Jeromy | Cawston | Southrepps | NFK | John Blofield of Alby Norfolk (will 1605) married Frances dau. of Jeromy Cawston of S Repps and had issue amoungst others Peter Blofield. | Harl. Soc. E Ang. Peds |
| SA | 1616 |
George | Barrell | Walbers-
wick |
SFK | Or Borrell, stone mason, will dated 1 Aug 1616. Witnesses Nicholas Causton, Robert Borford (X), George Goodwine, Robert Hucheson (X), Michale Frye (X), John -----(X) | 202W |
| PCC | 1616 |
John | Cawsten | West Wickham | KEN | Yeoman, probate dated 11 May 1616. | 11/127 |
| EA | 1616 |
Edward | Caveston | Great Wakering | ESS | Yeoman. | 194 EW 15 |
| PCC | 1616 |
Robert | Causton | Great Clacton | ESS | [religous preamble].
To my brothers two daughters Ellen and Elizabeth £20 between them for
part of 10 years to be paid by my cousin Philip Causton their brother out of my
freehold lands. I give all my lands in Clacton and Ardley to my cousin Philip
Cawston. I will that my uncle Coston of West Bergholt according to certain
covenenats drawne between us concerning the executors ?uppe of Robert Coston
late of Frating deceased which we have taken upon us jointly and divided thee
goodes equally between us that my said uncle Coston shall receive all my
moveable goods not otherwise bequeathed in this my will and also all bondes,
bills, debts, householde stuffe and leases to make and gather those full sums
of money wherewith I stand charged and accountable to the aforesaid Robert
costons children, desiring my uncle Coston that as soone as he shall hath
gathered those aforesaid sums of money and payd my debts and legacies to
reforme those leases upon his good conscience and love which he beareth unto my
aforesaid brothers daughters and they to enjoy them so longe as the tearme of
them continueth. Further I entreat my aforesaid uncle Coston, as I have already
desired him to pay a legacy unto my last wives youngest daughter, which legacy
is her of five score pounds her money being at Mr Turners house in Layer de la
Hay where I dwell. I give unto Susan Hawkes my only servant the sum of 40s.
Item I ordaine and appoynte my aforenamed uncle Coston sole executor of this my
will desiring him to perform these things in my will and for his paynes I give
unto him £5. Item whereas there is a lease sealed between Edward Brasier
and my selfe of certain lands and tenements called Burrs lying in Great and
Little Clacton the years of my lease are not as yet expired, at the request of
the said Edward Brasier (who thinketh that he is bound by the lease to pay more
than the land is worth) I for my part do wholy frustrate the lease and we lett
the aforesaid lands and tenement unto the said Edward Brasier for one whole
year next ensuing so that he shall pay but £50 for the year. Item I give
to the said Edward Brasier all my apparell whereat this present is in his house
and also one featherbed secke which I have att Layer. Item I give unto Robert
Peachey the son of Nicholas Peachey of Little Holland all my marriage apparell
which I have at Layer my best cloak only excepted which I bequeath to my uncle
Coston my executor. Item I give booke of martyrs unto Mr Turner of Layer. Item
I bequeath and give to Robert Coston the son of my aforesaid uncle Coston my
nagge brule and saddle which I have here now on the ground which Richard
Brasier holdeth. Item breaking all former wills I ordayne this my last will and
testament and myne uncle Coston myne executor in witness whereof I have set my
hand and seale the 18th day of November Anno Dom 1615, Robert Causton, sealed
published and delivered in the presence of Fr Bowmay, Joh Woodwarde. m- of that
before the ensealing of this my last will I thought good to annexe as parte of
my true meaning these things following. First I do appoint my trusty and well
beloved brother John Thorrowgood supervisor of this my last will, to see the
same performed according to my true meaning and to take bonds of my uncle
Coston my executor in £300 for the delivery up of a true account and the
delivery up of the leases according to the true intent of this my last will.
Moreover and to the poor of the same parish other 40s. and to John Danbye 20s.
to be paid by my executor in two months after my decease. probate dated 3 Feb 1616 |
PROB 11/127 |
| SRY | 1616 |
Thomas | Causten | Godalming | SRY | Eashing, also ref DW/PA/7/19 f 22. | DW/PA/5/1616/28 |
| SA | 1618 |
Robert | Cawston | Hawstead | SFK | will dated 29 Aug 1618, proved 1 Feb 1618/9. Each of my daughters... To Elizabeth my wife the lease of the lodge I had of Sir Robert Drury. Yeoman. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/51/225 W1/75/141 |
| PCC | 1618 |
William | Truelove | Blakenham on the Hill | SFK | my cousin Mr James Caston in will of William Truelove who had lands in Tillingham by inheritance. | 41 Meade |
1618 |
John | Highlord | LND | ||||
| SFKA | 1618 |
Alice | Caston | Ipswich | SFK | 1 Apr 1618. Alyce Caston of Ipswich widow of Leonard Caston. Scholarship to Corpus Christie College (in trust to John Causton of Otley, clerk, James Caston, gent and Robert Browne) 3 scholars of names of Caston, Clenche, Brownigg on Awfields. Thomas Carter my godson, son of Mr Carter parson of Shoteley. Susan, wife of James Caston. Said James Executor. Lawrence Aylewarde my kinsman, when end of apprenticeship or 23. Many godchildren. Prob. 17 July 1618 by Jacob Caston gent. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | R51/175 W54/148 |
| SFKA | 1619 |
John | Caston | Ipswich St. Peters | SFK | mariner. Admon dated 26 May 1619 to relict Prudence Caston alias Gildersleeve. From Index to the Probate Records ot the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office) | A6/4/30 |
| B | 1619 |
John | Costin | Denston | SFK | [Date given as 1618/9] | Gibson 441 |
| SFKA | 1619 |
Thomas | Caston | Tuddenham | SFK | Admon 17 Feb 1618/19 Thomas Caston of Tuddenham to wife Elizabeth. From Index to the Probate Records ot the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office) | A6/4/24 |
| PCC | 1619 |
John | Wiles | Maldon | ESS | John Wiles of All Saint's, Malden, co. Essex, haberdasher. (Dated 30 Dec. 1619) Son and heir John Wiles; my farm called Iltney in Mondon, co. Essex, held of the King; daughters Hellen and Bridgett (both und. 21) poor of All Saints, St. Peter and St. Mary, Maiden; brother Richard Wiles; sister Philipp Wiles; sister Knighte; sister Fall; Anne, wife of Michaell Cowper; William and John, Sons of frd. Mr. Soane of Maldon; Eliz. Wiseman, wid.; bro.-in-law Thomas Thurgood; bro.-in-law Philipp Caston; Mrs. Gifford; my servts. Edw. Freshwater, John Tanner, Eliz. Harwood and Ruthe Alleson; Extx: wife Hellen; Overs: fath.-in-law Mr. Thurgood. [John Wiles] Wits:Thomas Burnett, John Soan, Joseph Walker. (Proved 17 May 1620). | 54 Soame |
| PCC | 1620 |
Timothy | Reade | London | LND | Folio 89 1037 Timothy Reade cit. and grocer, (of St. Dunstan's in West - Pro. Act. Book) London (Dat. July 1620.) Buried in parish Ch. of St. Dunstan's in the W., Fleet St., London, where I now dwell; indr. 1 June last, between me and friend Anthony Gilman, cit. and stationer of London, and Thos. Bell, cit. and apoth. of London, concerning tents. in Clapham, co. Surrey; Extx: wife Eliz.; sist. Sarah Stoner; poor of St. Dunstan's in the W., and of Clapham; kinsman Henry, Nichs. and Daniel Earle, sons of Raphe Earle, their sist. Mary; Winifred, wife of Thos. Molte, and his daughter Ann Molte (under 21); godson Tymothie Mynns, son of Ellen Mynns (under 21); brother -in-law Mr. William Clarke, apoth., sist.-in-law, his wife Alice, and their chn., William, Ann., Eliz., Mary, John and Thos. Clarke (all und. 21); brother-in-law Thos. Bell, apoth., and his now wife; bro.-in-law William Bell, apoth., his now wife, and his son, William Bell; bro.-in- law William Casson, his dau. Hester Casson, now dwelling with me; bro.-in-law Sem Casson and his wife, their chn., William and Sarah Casson (under 21); bro.-in-law Robt. Casson; brother - in-law Roger Casson and his wife Margt.; bro.-in-law Edm. Casson: brother -in-law Rd. Casson and his wife; Anthony Gilman, his wife, and their dau., Eliz. Gilman; Henry Leigh, apoth., my sometime servt., his wife and his sons, John, Henry and William Leigh (all under 21); my sometime servt., John Stocke; Francis Archer; Benj. Cooper; Edm. Weaver, stationer, his wife Eliz., and his sons, Gabrieli and Thos. Weaver; friend and neighbour, Walter Meredithe; Mr. William Bagnall; my servt., William Broad, at end of his apprenticeship.; friends, Mr. Hugh Richardson, Sir Francis Clarke, Kt., and his Lady, Mr. Nichs. Harmon; Symon Wadlowe and his wife, Margt.; Steph. Parkinson; George Steward; Thos. and Theodosia Yates, chn. of Thos. Yates, stationer; my servant, Winifred Marten; Rd. Orpim, servt. to brother -in-law, Rd. Casson; Thos. Sill; Edm. Russell of Stretham; William White, shoemaker, his dau., Margt. White; Anthony Scarisbucke, his wife and their dau., Gresigon; wife's goddau., Damaske Reeve; Margt. Hall; Jollife Lownes, apoth. to H. H. The Prince, his wite and their chn., John, Ann, Mary and Martha Lownes; poor prisoners in the 2 compters and Ludgate, London; Christ's Hosp., London; Overseers: Anthony Gilman, Thos. Bell, William Bell and Anthony Scarishricke. [Tymothie Reade]. Wits: Anthony Scarishricke, Syman Wadlowe, George Moore, William Bagnall, William Broade, Walter Meredith. (Proved 4 Oct. 1620.) | 89 Soame |
| CA | 1620 |
Owen | Caston | Great Bentley | ESS | Tailor. wife Margaret Caston | 242 CW 8 |
| PCC | 1620 |
William | Preistley | London | LND | FOL. 39. 433 William Preistley cit. and merchant tailor, of London (of All Hallows Bread St - Pro. Act. Book) (Dated 2 May 1620.) Buried in aisle of All Hallows, Breadstreet where my 2 wives lie; my 2 chn., William. and Elizabeth Preistley (under 21) : brother Robt. Preistley; sist. Mary Gomes Davela; daughter Martha Cutler, her husb.William Cutler, and children (under 21); poor of Hornsey, Middlesex; William and Edward (under 21), Sons of my daughter Martha Cutler; Chas. Trippe, esq.; to Company of Merchant tailors a piece of plate; Rd. Stocke and Culverwell, preachers; poor in Compters of London; poor preachers in London; Mr. Oswald Moseley, his brother Frauncis Moseley; poor of Manchester, where I was brot. up.; poor children in Bridewell and Christ Ch. hosp., London; Mrs.Clarke; Alexr. Maine; Gyles Clement; Mrs. Rich, sister of Mr. Robt. Powell; Markes Knight, of Taunton, co. Somerset; godson William Perrocke; Mrs. Elizabeth Pitcher, daughter of Mr. Hugh Pitcher and his wife; Thos. Hurt, his wife and his chn.; Daniel Adams and his wife and children; William Hurt, his son, my godson; Bartw. Ellnor and his wife, his dau. Anne Ellnor; goodman Smith, sexton; Jeffery Callis and his wife; John Hambleton and his wife; Valentyne Bowle and his wife; Eliz. Symonds; John Winch and his wife; John Venn and his wife; son-in-law Robt. Gray; Thos. Gray; John Milton and his wife; Mary Stone; George Towers; Diggerie Polewheele; my cos. Hughes, dwelling in Trinity Lane, London; Martha Simones; Edw. Weedon; my servt. Margt. Willesey; Margt. Bright; George Aperley (und. 21); Nichs. Rud; goodwife Smith of Hornsey; Mr. Smith and his wife; goodman Seaton of Hornsey; clk. and beadle of merch. tailors' hall; anoth. beadle, Griffyn; goodman Silverwood; kinsman Sir Edw. Moseley, Kt.; Rd. Wilson; lease of house I now dwell in at Hornsey; grd. held of Mr. Lake in Hornsey; Abraham Holland; lease of house in Bread St., Land., held of Goldsmiths' Co.; Dr. Westfeild; sist. Honor, wife of John Cason; Exors: my son William Preist1ey and brother John Cason of London, grocer; Overseers: Sir Edw. Moseley, Kt., and Rd. Stocke, preacher; my 2 tents. in Bristol; tents, at Wyldhill, psh. Essendon, co. Herts.; brewhouse in Waltham Abbey, co. Essex. [William Preistley] Wits: Thomas Puleston, Martyn Pindar, Amias Baker. (Proved 31 May 1620.) | 39 Soame |
1621 |
Thomas | Caston | GLS | Gloucester Record Office web site | |||
| SFKA | 1622 |
Nicholas | Casson | Walbers-
wick |
SFK | Yeoman. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | W58/130 |
| BLC | 1623 |
Thomas | Casen | Whitechapel | MDX | Admon,, | |
| PCC | 1623 |
John | Cason | London | LND | [dated 23 Jan 21 Jas (57 of Scotland) 1623/4, proved 17 Feb 1623/4 by Edward Cason the son] John Cason, citizen and grocer of St Peter Cornhill. Sick. Honor my wife. My dau Margaret (married). Dau. Jane (married). Dau. Mary (married). My sons Edward and John. All children £1000 cash. Two dwelling houses, one in London, one in Greeneford. My wife's three children Nathaniel, Thomas and Hanna (under 25). My brother Edward Cason Esq. and brother master Nicholas Colquite a messe in trust for maintenence of poor children in Christ church Hospital, London. My sister Susan Cason, wife of my brother Edward Cason. My sons in law William Hollinshed, Edward Tither and Richard Colquite. My grand dau. Susan Hollinshed, my eldest grand child (under 21). Rest of my grandchildren. Cozen Margaret Church and her son Nicholas Church. Cozen Elizabeth Rutt sister of sd Margaret. Henry Cason, my sd brother Edward's eldest son. Edward and John my cozens, brother of sd Mr Henry Cason. Hospital of Brydewell whereof I am one of governors. Poor of St. Peter Cornhill where I live. Caols to poor in thankfulness for my deliverance out of the Thames. Poor of Hertford where I was born. My brother Thomas Thorowgood and cozen George Thorowgood. Son John under 21. My sister Jone Flexmore, wife of Mr John Flexmore. Brother Edward and my eldest son Edward executors. | 11/143 |
| PCC | 1623 |
Thomas | Cason | St. Andrew Holborn | LND | Gent of St Andrew Holborn. Will dated 17 Aug 1623. sick. Everything to Anne my wife, executrix.. Witness - Robert Kempe, by me Jane Hennell. Proved 8 Nov 1628 London by relict. | 106 Barrington |
| PCC | 1623 |
Richard | Cason | London St. Dunstans in West | LND | Will dated 28 Oct 1623, proved 5 Dec 1623 by Sarah Cason, relict. William Bagnoll and John Jackson renouncing. Vintner of St Dunstans West. Sick. To be buried in church of St Dunstans in the west Fleet Street. Edward Wirley my servant. George Halbert and Edward Hodgson which were my servants. Richard Orpin, William Hooker, John Bannester, Henry Pargenson. Elizabeth Bagnall dau. of William Bagnall. John Jackson son to my brother John Jackson. Thomas Draper. My brother Robert. My brother Bagnall. Brother Sem. Pecter, Peter Mr Cotten's son. Brother Roger. Executors my brother in law John Jackson and William Bagnall. Brother William Casson. my wife. Witn: Thomas Taylor, William Norton, Edward Wirley. | 127 Swann |
| SA | 1624 |
Thomas | Causton | Lavenham | SFK | [dated 1 July 1624, proved 8 July 1624] Thomas Causton, of Lavenham butcher. Wife Ann messuage in Prentice St. where I dwell for life after to William my son. Stall wherein he sells meats to son Thomas, but wife to hold stall until Thomas 21. Isaac Causton my son in law and Anne his wife copyhold land which I lately purchased of Mr Henry Copinger parson of Lavenham. Copyhold called Peverills (White Post) and the Harpe to Anne my wife for life then to Thomas Causton my son. Son Thomas Causton £10. Brother in law John Hubbard. Witn: Isaac Creme, mark of Richard Peacock, John Pinchbecke. Before his death Thomas Causton surrendered his tents. to his will in presence of Richard Peacock and John Pinchback. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/53/27 |
| DCL | 1624 |
Robert | Causton | Lincoln | LIN | Ad 7/54 | |
| PCC | 1624 |
Robert | Carter | Hatfield | HRT | Gent. Will dated 8 Jan 1624, probate 18 June 1632. Mentions his friend Edward Cason of the middle temple, Esq. | 72 Audley |
| PCC | 1624 |
Edward | Cason | Furneaux Pelham | HRT | Dated 12 April 1624.
Armiger. To be buried in aisle of parish church of Pelham, small monument to be
made. My wife Susan- my chief house in Pelham called Pelham Hall. My son Edward
- manor and lands in the county of Cambridge. My son John lease in the county
of Lincoln. My eldest son Henry house in Fetter Lane London. My nephew Edward
Cason, son of my brother John. My sister Fluxxmore. My nephew John Cason (
brother of nephew Edward) - plate with my arms engraven on. My neice Elizabeth
Oxenbrigg. Nephew Nichollas Phillips - house in Birchin Lane, purchased in my
brothers name. My loving sister my late loving brother his wife. My brother
Phellps his younger son and to his daughter. My wife gentlewoman Miss Mary
Bonnington. My servant Agnes Adams and Thomas Copcott. Friend Henry Bull.
Brothers Thorogood and Flaxmore. My cousin George Thorogood and his wife. My
cousin Holingshed and his wife. My cousin Tither and his wife. My cousin
Colequite and his wife. My cousin Edwards Cason's wife. Mr Richard Godwine,
Robert Cureton, Richard Emery and Thomas Roger. William Nuttings and his wife.
My neice Besse Oxenbregge. To poor of Pelham parish, St Andrew Holborn parish,
Hertford All Saints parish and Hertford St Andrew parish. To Mr Hancock,
minister of Pelham and Morrice of Bockinge Pelham. Witnesses Henry Cason,
Richard emery, Thomas Copcott and Thomas Rrogers. Proved London 24 Oct 1624 on
oath of Henry Cason son, executor. Also listed in Westminster Calendar of Wills and Administrations 1504-1858 as ref Sep Camden 73 fol 104 for 1626. |
83 Byrde |
| SRY | 1624 |
John | Causten | Mitcham | SRY | husbandman. Also ref DW/PA/7/11 f 116. | DW/PA/5/1624/25 |
1624 |
Abraham | Casson | SEA | Dudley Causton notebooks | |||
| RC | 1625 |
Humfrey | Causten | West Wickham | KEN | 21.191 27 | |
| PCC | 1626 |
George | Cawsten | Lee | KEN | will dated 15 Aug 1617, probate 27 Oct 1626 to William Cawston, son. Yeoman. To the parish church of Lee 6s. 8d. To wife Joan half goods and £100. To my daughter Dennys wife of Thomas Bird £10. To my daughter Mathewe wife of Jeremy Giles £10. To my daughter Elizabeth wife of Richard Wattson £10. To my daughter Joan wife of John Giles £10. To Dennys daughter of the said Thomas Bird £10. To the rest of my children's children 20s. each. To my servants Arnold Miles, Thomas Stevens, Joan Surby ..... Henry Cawsten my nephew son of John Cawsten of West Wickham in county Kent £132 when he is 21 being the legacy etc. bequeathed to said Henry by John Cawsten his father. To the poor of Lee where I now dwell 10s. To the poor of Bromley 10s. To the poor of Lewisham 10s. Residue to my son William Cawsten whom I make sole executor. In the presence of William Spencer senior, John Tuteddell, John Holmes. [ Lea - Blackheath Hundred] | 11/150 |
| NC | 1627 |
John | Hammont | Great Whelnetham | SFK | Will of John Hamont yeoman mentions cousin Robert Cason. | 345 Traver |
1627 |
Mary | Hunsden | LND | From Currer Briggs collection | |||
1628 |
Thomas | Petley | KEN | ||||
| B | 1628 |
John | Costen | Ashley | SFK | Mason 251 | |
| SD | 1630 |
Robert | Causten | Shoreham | KEN | AB 22 Dec | |
| PCC | 1630 |
Thomas | Storie | Great Yarmouth | NFK | Proved 1 nov by Alice Hill alias Casson. Is this the will of Thomas storeye senior of Great Yarmouth N made in Dunkirk prison 411 Mittings | PROB11/158 |
| SFKA | 1631 |
Thomas | Cawson | Wangford | SFK | Admon 19 Sept. 1631 to wife Phillipa. | A6/10/14 |
| NC | 1631 |
John | Cawston | Otley | NFK | clerk of Otley | Purgall 172 |
| SA | 1631 |
Anne | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | Administration of goods and chattels of Ann Cawston of Lavenham granyed on 11 Nov 1631 to her sons Thomas Cawston and William Cawston. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. Also ref IC 500/5/4/14 | A 5/4/14 |
| B | 1631 |
Alice | Warwell | Lavenham | SFK | widow, 11 March 1630/1. Daughters Anne, Rachel and Rose. Roses sons Henry and William Smyth. Grandchild Marabel Warwell. Executor son James Warwell. Witnesses Richard Tyler, Anne Cason. Proved at Bury 21 March 1630/1 | |
| PCC | 1631 |
Arthur | Cason | Greenwich | KEN | Dated 27 July 1631. Groom of H.M's chamber, proved 2 Nov by Wilks Fidgett. Sick. To be buried by my wife Susanna in the parish church of East Greenwich. Poor of parish of Rachdell where I was born in Lancs. Poor of parish of East Greenwich. To friend Ellen Hutchinson of East Greenwich, widow. Jeremy Casson my nephew. Alice Casson my neice. Wilks Fidgett my executor during minority of said Jeremy and Alice. Elizabeth Barnaby, widow. Arthur Casson my nephew when 24. To said Arthur Casson £50 which was legacy given him by Abraham Casson his father to be paid June next. £25 to said Jeremy Casson, legacy of said Abraham Casson his father when 21. £25 to said Alice Casson left by her father Abraham Casson when 21. Thomas Sedon my brother in law and his 3 children which he had by my sister Susanna (their legacy to be paid to Henry Tilson vicar of Rochdell [Rochdale] and Richard Scofield of Rochdell). Mary wooden when 21. The time of my wife's death... James Whitehead tailor. Elizabeth Barnaby. Bed where Captain Lyle used to lie... George Hutchinson. To said Jeremy Casson when he has served his apprenticeship. Evem Charles. Wilks Fidgett Groom of his Maties Woodyard executor. Wilks Fidgett his wife. Edward Finemore yeoman of H.M. Seller supervisor. Mark. Witn: Matthew Walker, Richard Melles, Richard Hayward. Proved 2 Nov 1631. Also listed in Westminster Calendar of Wills and Administrations 1504-1858 as ref Sep Camden 181 fol 137. | 11/160 |
| NC | 1631 |
John | Causton | Otley | SFK | [nuncuperative, dated 29 Nov 1631, proved 7 Dec 1631] John Cawston, clerk, late of Otley, Suffolk dec being somewhat sick declared his nuncuperative will as follows: said he had but two nephews, Peter Cawston and John Cawston but their was but one of them right heir to him viz Peter Causton to whom he gave evrything. In presence of Robert Bitterham, Jeffery Gildersleeve, Nicholas Cooke and Hester Leiste? | 172 Purgall |
| SA | 1632 |
Joan | Reynold | Lawshall | SFK | widow, 30 June 1632. Mentions land in tenure of William Cawston to south of her tenement Brittives where she lives (with Chardacre Street on east and land belonging to Brittives tenement on west and north) | |
| B | 1632 |
John | Hubbard | Great Waldingfield | SFK | the elder, yeoman, 27 June 1632. 502. Commends soul to God trusting to be saved by merits of Jesus Christ. I give my daughter Sarah £100 and my daughter Ann £100, both to be paid within a year of my decease. I give my daughter Mary £100 when 21. I give my son William 20s. I give my son Timothy £200 when 21. If any of my children die before their legacies are paid they are to go to their children if they have any, and if not my wife is to have these legacies towards bringing up my children and paying my other legacies. I give the poor of Great Waldingfield £4, 40s to be paid 2 days after my decease and 40s 2 years later. I give my cousins Thomas and William Cason 20s each. I give 20s each to the children of my cousin Ann Cason. I give my sister Joan Lumley 40s, and 20s within 2 years to each of my cousins Judith Sudburie, Lydia Berriffe, Marian Whitehead, Ann Foster and Amy. All these cousins are the children of my brothers or sisters. I give my wife Joan for life my messuage in Great Waldingfield called Castlins with yard, orchard and moat, and now occupied by Joan Lumley widow, my close called the Xetherlay, a piece of arable called the Middlelay and a piece called the Upperley now doled out for my son John and conveyed to him. This land totals 12 1/2 acres and is occupied by Thomas Lumley. I also give Joan my wife a 3 acre piece of the Logge meadow now doled for John and conveyed to him, and occupied by Thomas Lumley, 9 1/2 acres arable in Farm field in my occupation, and a 1 1/2 acre piece of pasture ground called the farm yard lying in the manner of a harp with a barn built on it and occupied by me. I also give my wife as her dower my lease of the manor of Brampton Hall in Great Waldingfield, which I hold from Sir Percivall Hart. My wife is to bring up my children until they receive their legacies. I bequeath to my son John 10s and to my daughter Hannah Browne 10s. I give my daughter Eunice Lovell £5, and my daughter Elizabeth Peachie 10s. I bequeath to my daughter Joan Hamond 10s. I give my loving and faithful friend Mr Richard Peachie £3 and to Mr Edward Elliston 20s within a year of my death. My ex'trix is to pay my legacies, carefully bring up and maintain my son William during her life, discharge my funeral charges and carefully pay my debts. To enable her to do this, I bequeath her all my money, plate, bonds, goods and chattels, and I give her full power to sell within 3 years of my decease my messuage and land as follows: my capital messuage called Belchame with barns, stables, yards, orchards, garden, dove house, drying close, taynter close, a field called Hempland and one adjoining called Great Hempland containing together 11 acres. Also I give her those copyhold crofts called Shadow crofts containing 9 acres, a 9 acre piece of ground called the Newbottom, 2 adjoining arable fields called Great Okefields and containing 14 acres, and that part of the Overlaye not conveyed to my son John and containing 2 1/2 acres, and the 8 acres of Logge meadow not conveyed to John. I give £10 each when 21 to Sarah, Priscilla and Dorothy, daughters of my daughter Eunice Lovell. If my wife marries again, she is to enter into a bond approved of by my supervisors to perform my will. Supervisors: Mr Richard Peachie and Mr Edward Elliston, clerks, desiring them to aid my ex'trix with their best advice according to my trust reposed in them. Wit. Simon Crow, John Pinchbecke, John Westop (X). Pr. at Bury 7 January 1632/33. | |
| SRY | 1633 |
Henry | Causten | Oxted | SRY | yeoman. Also ref DW/PA/5/1633/33 | DW/PA/7/12 f 212 |
| SA | 1633 |
William | Cawston | Lavenham | SFK | Woolcomber, 20 January 1633/4. I give Jane my wellbeloved wife for life my messuage (Great House next to Little Hall) with outbuildings, yard and orchard in Aprentice Street [now Prentice Street] in borough of Lavenham, and after her decease to my daughter Jane. If she dies without heirs my property to go to Isaac Canston, clothier of Lavenham, Thomas, John and Ann, the children of Isaac Canston clothier of Lavenham and my brother in law. They are to pay £ to my brother Thomas Cawston of Chelsworth. The residue of my goods I give to my wife and make her executrix. Witn: Thomas Paine (X) junior and me Peter Marshall. Proved at Bury 17 March 1633/4l | R2/56/298 W1/90/62 |
| SD | 1633 |
John | Costen | Isle of Grain | KEN | 1632/3 | AB 20 Feb |
| PCC | 1634 |
Edmund | Caston | Kings Lynn | NFK | [dated 6 May 1634, proved 19 Feb 1635/6 by relict] Edmund Caston of Lynn Regis, Norfolk, clerk. In perfect health. Body to be buried in that churchyard where I fall. My only son Edmund Caston all my books and papers. Library in St. Margarets. Residue to wife Francis Caston relict and executrix. | 11/170 |
| SFKA | 1634 |
Daniel | Cawston | Ipswich | SFK | Admon 24 Apr 1634 to relict Helen. Surety: Robert Woodie. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | A6/13/4 |
| B | 1634 |
Elizabeth | Costen | Denston | SFK | 435 Coleman | |
| B | 1635 |
John | Coston | Denston | SFK | 457 Coleman | |
| SRYA | 1635 |
William | Cawston | Oxted | SRY | [dated 7 aug 1635, proved 1 Dec 1638] William Cawston the elder of Oxted Surrey, gent. To be buried in parish church of Oxted. Poor of Oxted and Shoreham Kent. John Keetes the younger my godson. Thomas Oberman my eldest daughter's Agnnys son. Elizabeth Lambert dau. of second dau. Ruthe Lambert. Made indenture 20 Apr 7 Chas with Michael Stone of Lymsfielde yeoman and John Lambert of Sutton yeoman. Thomas Cawston my eldest son. William Cawston grandchild son of sd Thomas Cawston. Nicholas Cawston my youngest son. William Cawston my second son. Sd son William to be kind and loving brother and friend to his other brothers and sisters. I make him executor. Friend Sr. Thomas Holmden Kt and William Fowle overseers. Signed by mark. | Farmer 516 |
| PCC | 1635 |
John | Causon | Friendsbury | KEN | [dated 9 Dec 1635, proved 17 Dec 1635 by executors]. John Causon of Friendsbury Kent, gunner. 9 Dec 11 Chas 1635. Sick. To be buried in church of Friendesbury (Frindsbury) . All to James Rawlinson and John Peinston both of Friendsbury, executors. signed by mark. Witn: Marke Hurlestone, Joane Reade. | 11/169 |
| SA | 1635 |
Margaret | Baret | Lavenham | SFK | singlewoman. [made about three days before her death, she dying about 22 March 1634/5]. She did give 20s each to her aunt Collinge, her cousin Dorothy Hordeset, Thomas, John, Henry and Elizabeth Barit. All the rest of her goods she gave to Mary, wife of John Sowter. Witn. Mary wife of Isaac Cawston, Martha wife of Henry Cumbe. Let ad. granted to Mary Sowter 17 April 1635. No place given. | |
| PCC | 1636 |
John | Caston | Lindfield | SSX | Probate dated 14 Jan1636 | 11/170 |
| SA | 1637 |
Bridget | Hamond | Lawshall | SFK | In will of Bridget Hammond widow 6 July 1637 [will of her husband is 1624 Pearl 49] is Joan Cawston of Stoke £5. J C is apparently not a dau. beacuse daus. were Lidia wife of Edmund Coppin, Bridget wife of John Cocke, Elizabeth Bramley, Mary Hammond. | R2/57/184 W1/92/221 |
| SA | 1637 |
Edward | Drew | Long Melford | SFK | butcher, 1 Sep 1637. Richard Cawston is a witness | |
| SRYA | 1637 |
Robert | Caustin | Penge | SRY | Nuncupalive 26 apr 1637, proved 28 apr 1637 by Robert Caustin. Robert Caustin of Penge in parish of Battersea, Surrey, husbandman. Sick, made nuncupative will. My dau. in law Catherine C?rasswell £15 and to her two sisters and brother each 10s. £5 to the four children of my last wife she had by her husband. A sheep to Alice wife of George Carpenter. Joane Cawsten dau. of my brother Robert Causten 10s. Residue to brother Robert Causten of Wandsworth husbandman executor. | Farmer 419 |
| PCC | 1638 |
John | Cawsten | Snodland | KEN | Archaelogica Cantiana vol 20 p29. 1638/9. Kentish Admons. John Cawsten of Snodland, gent - granted to Mary, daughter, who asserts she is executrix pending case between Ann, relict and said Mary. Sententia provalone testamenti (vel cadiclli). Also will of same date (to probate). Will is PCC prob 11/180 dated 17 May 1639, sentence is same ref and date. | 11/180 |
| PCC | 1638 |
Anne | Webb | Wapping Wall | MDX | Anne Webb of Wapping Wall in the parish of Stepney, Middlesex, widow. Will (not registered) proved 7 Sept by William Golstone. Power reserved for administering a like grant to Mary Cason. | Not registered |
| SFKA | 1638 |
John | Castor | Bradwell | SFK | Admon Sep 1638. John Caston of Bradwell to wife Frances on her death to her brother William Hill during minority of sons Samuel and John Caston. Last ref is A6/17/23 | R65/232; W76/1/46; A6/17/ |
| PCC | 1638 |
Nathaniel | White | Greenford | MDX | Gent. Will proved 30 July by mother Honaria Cason | 91 Lee |
| SA | 1638 |
Katheryne | Cawston | Long Melford | SFK | [noncupative dated Sept 1638, admon c t a 30 Oct 1638 to Frances Hamond alias Cawston natural daughter] Katheryne Cawston late of Melford who died in month of september 1638 about a week before her death made noncupative will as follows: to her two sons William Smeeth and Richard Abbott 10s. apiece. All residue to Frances wife of John Hammond her natural daughter. In presence of Gregory Boreham and Tobye Groome. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/57/373 W1/93/17 |
| SA | 1638 |
Thomas | Cawston | Long Melford | SFK | Thomas Cawston of Melford sen. Admon 21 May 1638 to Mary relict and Thomas son. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | A5/4/59 |
| CA | 1639 |
John | Cawton | Wivenhoe | ESS | mentions mother Joan, wife Mary, children Thomas, Sarah and Mary and brother Thomas Cawton, rector of Wivenhoe. | 98CW13 |
| PCC | 1639 |
Honoria | Cason | Greenford | MDX | will of Honoria Cason of Greenford in the county of Middlesex, Widow dated 30 Dec 1638. To my grandchildren Katherine and Elizabeth White daughters of Nathaniel White deceased. Grandchild and god-daughter Honoria White, daughter of my son Thomas White. My daughter Jane White. Proved 15 Jan 1638/9 by Thomas White clerk. | 11/179 |
| SA | 1639 |
Thomas | Cason | Long Melford | SFK | Admon 26 Nov 1639 to Mary Cason,widow, mother, during minority of Mary, Amy and John Cason, sisters and brother of the deceased. Another transcript says Maria Ann and John sister and brother. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | A5/4/75 |
| RC | 1641 |
William | Causten | Snodland | KEN | Gent. | 27.434 31 |
| PCC | 1642 |
Robert | Cason | Ipswich | SFK | [dated 14 Mar 17 Chas 1641/2, proved 5 May 1649 by Abigail and Thomas] Robert Cason of Ipswich, marriner. Weak in body. Debts etc to be paid out of first profits of my shipping after my death. To my wife Abigail messes in St Peters Ipswich for life, remainder to sons Thomas and John. Thomases share for life with remainder to my grandchild Robert Cason and heirs. Johns share to himself and heirs of body failing which to sd grandchild Robert Cason. Daniel Cason my grandchild £5. Margaret Cason my grandchild £5. Samuel Girlinge my grandchild £5. Abigael Girlinge my grandchild £5. Mary Girlinge my grandchild £5. John Franks my grandchild £5. Samuel my son and Daniel my grandchild. Dau Abigaell Girlinge £60. Daus Susan and Deborah. Wife Abigail and son Thomas executors. Witn: John Gill, Samuell Chamber. | Probate 11/204 |
| CA | 1643 |
Thomas | Caston | Boxted | ESS | [dated ult Feb 1643, proved 21 Dec 1644 by Sara Caston relict] Thomas Caston of Boxted, Essex, broad weaver. Sick. To Joseph Caston my son my cloak and 12d. My dau. Ales 12d. My dau An 12d. To Joseph Caston son of Joseph Caston £3 of goods and lawfull money within a year of my death at the now dwelling house of William Sickerlin, to be paid to Joseph Caston my son to the use of Joseph Caston my grandchild. To John Caston my grandchild £3 and to An Caston the dau of Joseph Caston 40s. all within one year of my death to Joseph Caston my son to the use of John his son and An his dau at the now dwelling house of William Sickerlen. To Thomas Caston my sons son my loom and 2 winding wheels and warpings and a pair of scales 56lb, 8lb, 5lb, 3lb, 2lb weights and all else belonging thereto at Michaelmas next after my death. To john Harden my best suit of apparel if he weave out the 5 cloths and the coarse wool and yarn in my house. To my wife Sarah 3 cows and 2 bullocks with a mare and two year old colt and 10 sheep. To Sarah my wife all my other goods and household staff and debts, corn, hay and any other moveables within doors and without to pay my debts withall and legacies and sums of money as my will specifies. She to be executor. Signed by Mark. Witn: Richard Johnson, Stephen Cole, John Sickerlin, Joseph Curnby his marke. | 89CW14 |
| SA | 1643 |
Mary | Cason | Lackford | SFK | In the name of god amen the thirteenth day of August in the year of our Lord God 1642. I Mary Cason of Lackford in the county of Suffolk, spinster, being sick of body but well of mind thanks be to Almighty God do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form as follows. First I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my only Saviour and Redeemer and my body to be buried in the church yard of Lackford at the discretion of my executor. Item I give and bequeath unto William Jobson of Glenfford [Glemsford?] my kinsman the sum of £20 of lawful English money to be paid unto him within one year after my decease. I give and bequeath unto Henry Frost his bond for the payment of £10 and £10 more to be paid unto him within one year of my decease. I give unto Elizabeth Barton the use of £20 which I leave in the hands of my executors the said use to be paid to her yearly during her natural life at two several payments every year by even and equal portions and the first half years part to begin within one year of my decease and after the decease of the said Elizabeth Barton I will and bequeath the said £20 to William Jobson, Henry Frost equally to be parted between them and their heirs. Item I give unto the said William Jobson, Henry Frost and elizabeth Barton all my movable goods whatsoever equally to be divided between them and I do hereby constitute and ordain Fitz Ann [Fitzallen?] Lambe my Master my sole executor of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year above written - the mark of Mary Cason- sealed and delivered in the presence of us Lionell Baton, Robert Crofts. Proved 24 November 1643 to executor named in will who has sworn in common from. | R2/59/40 |
| SA | 1643 |
Richard | Cason | Melford | SFK | Admon 25 Oct 1643 Richard Cason late of Melford deceased letters of adm. to Frances his wife and relict - who was sworn in common from. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | W1/100/49 A5/4/00 A5/4/75 |
| SA | 1644 |
Charles | Cawston | Lawshall | SFK | Yeoman. Will dated 11 March 1643/4, proved 26 April 1644. To be buried in Lawshall churchyard. To poor of Lawshall £5, half on burial day, rest on following easter. Ann wife of Henry Bailie of Hartest and daughter of my brother Robert, deceased £20 to be paid when her child reaches 21, for the use of such child. Elizabeth, wife of Robert Cook of Brent Eleigh and daughter of my brother deceased £20 to be paid when her child attains 21. My sister Elizabeth wife of --- Webb £20 within 2 years. John, Ann, Martin and Susan Stearne, children of my sister Anne deceased £20 each to be paid within 4,5, 6 and 7 years. If any of these children die to be divided between the others unless they have issue when they have portion. To my sister Alice £5 within 3 years. To my brother John Cawston £5 within 3 years provided that he gives such of my goods that he may have to my godson John Criske, at 21. To Roger Baker, son of Thomas Baker of Hartest 20s at 21. Rachel Cawston my wife all goods in mansion house for life. To John Cawston, son of my brother William Cawston, £5 at 21. To William Cawston the other son of said my brother William Cawston all copyhold lands tenements in Lawshall on condition that the said William the youger and William the father pay all my debts. Residue to my brother William Cawston after my wife's death. Said William my brother sole executor, desring him to leave the indoor goods to William his son. Signs by mark. Witnesses Robert Reignold, John Hearne, Susan Speeke. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/59/75 W1/101/2 |
| SA | 1644 |
John | Causon | Lawshall | SFK | [dated 10 Sept 1644,
proved 21 Sept 1644 by Mary [or Anne] Causon, relict, probate reserved etc.]
John Causon of Lawshall, yeoman. Sick. To Mary my wife and Amie her dau. the
leases of the mess. wherein I dwell called John Thomases in Lawshall for life.
After their deceases, the said leases to George Causon and Richard Causon my
brothers during term of sd leases. To John Causon ** my son in law my bed which
my grandmother gave me and my bey horscolt To Mary * my dau. in law 5s. Residue
to Mary my wife and Amie her dau. whom I make executors. (Mark) Witn: John
Levett, Ann Appleton her mark, John Smyth. [John Cawston obviously married the widow of Thomas Cawston of Melford (died 1638) but apparently left no children of his own. * daughter of Thomas Cawston of Melford. ** John Cawston of Elmsett died 1658]. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. [abstract also in AC645 at Suffolk Record Office] [also ref Meadow 120] |
R2/59/120 W1/101/48 |
| PCC | 1645 |
Henry | Cason | Aston Bury | HRT | [dated 5 Apr 1645, proved 18 Apr 1649 by Edward Botiler Kt., Edwin Browne] Sir Henry Cason Kt. of Astonbury Herts . To be buried in parish church of St Walburga near my wife. My 9 children. I am seized of Dungey Wood 105 acres in Harold Beds. To be sold. I have £600 pa from lands of Mr Lawrence Heawer alias Oxburrowe near Wisbich for some years, out of which Mr Edward Botiler has £100. £100 from land of Mr Anthony Botiler of Cotes near Lincoln. Rectory or parsonage of Higham Gobion, Beds. Maintenance and education of sd 9 children. Their several ages of 21 ( or marriage of my daus) To the executors 40 s. each to buy rings as a testimony of my love for them. Executors John Cason of London gent., Sir George Botiler of Ellerton in the county of York, Knight and Baronet, Edward Botiler of London esq., Edwin Browne of London, merchant, Henry Browne, gent. Witn: William Tyrringham, John Smith. Provrd Edward Boteler Esq and Edwin Browne; Henry Browne deceased. Power reserved for administering a like grant to Sir George Botler Bt and John Cason, gent. | 11/207 |
| NC | 1645 |
Richard | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | 2 Burlye | |
1645 |
John | Cason | SFK | ||||
| PCC | 1646 |
Edward | Casson | London | LND | [dated 29 Jan21 Chas 1645/6, proved 10 Dec 1646 by Edward Casson & Edward Queringe] Citizen and merchant taylor of London. In health. Deed made 29 Oct 8 Chas between Jane my now wife in name of Jane Bence of Stebunhithe Middx. wid and me, £900. Nephew Edward Casson and Thomas Casson sons of my late brother Edmund Casson decd. and my two neices Mary Casson and Susan Cason daus. of same all under 21 and unm. All the children of my neice Mary, one of the daus of my sister Margaret. Ditto neice Sarah (another dau of said sister) by my sd neice by her late husband; Eliza Howell (sic). Neice Thomasin sister unto sd Mary and Sara. William Howell son of my sd neice Sara. Neice Magdaline dau of my sister Sara Gardiner, and all 4 of her eldest children. 4 of the children of Ambrose Keddington my late brother in law dec. £60 that is to say unto Ambrose and Sara £10 apiece and unto Robert and John £20 apeice. sister Margaret. Sister Elizabeth Freeman who is now a widow. 4 of the eldest children of my brother in law Robert Crofts (George Crofts and Robert Crofts excepted) per my cozen Mr Edward Queringe. Neice Mary Carter. John Bennet my godson, son of my cozen Bennet clothworker. Thomas Queringe and Mary Queringe children of my cozen Mr Edward Queringe. My godson Edward Gregory and his brother John Gregorie and sister Elizabeth Gregorie per their grandfather Mr Edward Queringe my cozen. Maidservant Rose Cook for her attendance on my grand child. Friends Sir Job Harbie Kt. and Charles Snelinge merchant. Mr Robert Norse of Sturston Norf. gent and Margaret his wife, my brother Bronninallo's wife, my cozen John Gregorie & my cozen Elizabeth his wife, and Ellis Conliffe merchant. Mrs Audey Knowles of Acton wid and Mr John Knowles her son, all 40s. for rings. Friends Mr Richard Tomes, Mr Richard Willet, Mr Shered, Mr John Blackburne and my cozen Edmund Casson 20s. for rings. Poor of St Sephulchre wihout Newgate where I was born £10. To poor of Tibenham, Norfolk where part of my land lieth. To poor of parish of Gessinge Norfolk where other of my land lieth. Poor children of Christs Hospital London. Poor children of Bridewell. Poor prisoners in Ludgate, Newgate, the 2 compters in Wood Street and the Poultice and 5 such other prisons in London or suburbs. To Co of merchant Taylors. My grand child Jane Casson dau of my son Edward Casson begotten of the body of Judith his now wife when 21 or marries £500 per my cozen Mr Edward Queridge. Grandchild Susan Casan another dau of sd Edward and Judith £700 when 21 or marries per sd E O. Copyhold lands in Tibenham Norfolk to son Edward Casson for life with remainder to eldest son of sd Edward and heirs [continued down to eighth son and heirs] in default to Jane Casson dau of my sd son Edward Casson and heirs. In default to Susan Cason dau of sd son Edward Casson and heirs. In default to Susan Casson dau of sd Edward Casson and heirs. In difficult, to right heirs of me Edward Casson. Residue to sd son Edward Casson. He and cozen Mr Edward Queringe executors. Friend Mr Edward Taylor, Job Griffrays, Leonard Litesfield, Richard SSeeres. | 187 Twisse |
| NC | 1647 |
John | Casson | Great Yarmouth | NFK | Single man | 122 Barker |
| NC | 1647 |
Edmund | Darby | Norwich | NFK | Andrew Costen of London, silkman appointed executor of his brother in law Edmund Darby of Norwich, mercer 12 April 1647. He had married Mary sister of said Edmund Darby and had a son John Costen by her. Muskett Collection | 52 Barker |
| PCC | 1647 |
William | Cason | St Giles in the Fields | MDX | [dated 13 June 1647, proved 5 July 1647 by relict Alice] William Cason of Drury Lane, St Giles in Fields, yeoman. To Edward Fellowes that married my cozen Elizabeth Cason a cloak. My cozen his wife £5. Her [Elizabeth's] son Edward Fellows £5 after he is made Free of the City of London. Prudence Fellowes and Barbara Fellows her daus when 21 or marry. Annis my wifes sister £5. My cozen Thomas Hasell 5s. Cozen William Hasell 5s. Cozen William Forrest 5s. Old friend Richard Rudgate 2s 6d. Old friend Robert Burton 2s 6d. Poor of parish I live in 40s. Wife Alice executirx. Friend James Mayo to be helper. Witn: James Mayo, Henry X Crawley, Charles Cokayne, Richard X Rudgate, Robert X Burton. | 11/201 |
| PCC | 1648 |
Robert | Cason | Ipswich | SFK | Mariner. Will proved 5 May 1648 by relict Abigail and son Thomas. | 11/204 |
| PCC | 1648 |
John | Costen | Albury | SRY | Will 12 Dec 1648, proved 9 May 1650 by relict Ann. | Prob 11/212 |
| PCC | 1649 |
Henry | Costen | Lanteglos juxta Fowey | CON | Merchant. Probate 27 Jan 1649. | Prob 11/207 |
| PCC | 1649 |
James | Hashfield | Overseas | SEA | Deceased abroad - surgeon of the Seaflower 1648. Will proved 27 Feb 1648/9 by Miles Causton. | 25 Fairfax |
| PCC | 1649 |
John | Causten | Lewisham | KEN | Yeoman. Will proved 22 Mar 1648/9 by relict Elizabeth. [Index of Kent Wills says proved by Henry Chambers and Jane Goldwell] p r f a a a l grant to son William | Prob 11/207 |
1650 |
Ralph | Petley | KEN | ||||
1650 |
Daniel | Caston | Overseas | SEA | 46 |
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| PCC | 1650 |
Thomas | Coston | Kempton | SAL | 1650 fol 151 | |
| PCC | 1650 |
John | Costen | Ashwell | HRT | 1650 fol 37 | |
| PCC | 1650 |
John | Pettus | Virginia | USA | Will dated 27 May 1650 - abstract in vol 2 of English Adventurers and Virginia Settlers. I desire Captain Miles Causton and Mr Adrian Wright to dispose of 8 servants I have abroad the 'Seaflower' for the best advantage...... To Captain Miles Causton one case of strong waters etc. [he appears to have been en route to Virginia] | 150 Grey |
| PCC | 1651 |
Peter | Causton | Died at Amsterdam, Holland | 1651 fol 130 | ||
| PCC | 1651 |
Elizabeth | Collinge | Southwark St Saviour | LND | Martha Cawson mentioned | Grey 140 |
1651 |
David | Perrit | KEN | SOG card index | |||
| PCC | 1651 |
John | Cason | Whitechapel | MDX | Admon | 1 |
| PCC | 1653 |
Miles | Causton | Stepney | MDX | Died overseas. | 1653/4 fol 58 |
| PCC | 1653 |
Elizabeth | Costen | Pollruan Lanteglosse | CON | (Causton) Widow of Pollruan Lanteglosse near Fowey, Cornwall. Will dated 11 June 1652, probate 26 Apr 1653. | Prob 11/228 |
1654 |
John | Caston | SFK | DC notebook only,,,, | |||
| PCC | 1656 |
Joane | Cason | Stepney | MDX | Dated 25 July 1656. Widow of Hamblet of Lymehouse, Stepney, Middlesex. Sick. To be buried in Stepney churchyard. Dan Ellenor base wife of Daniel Lase. Grandchild Robert Lase. Grandchild Edward Lase. Thomas Lase his brother. Daughter Magdalen Snaley. Sarah Cuttbut my daughter Magdalen's daughter. Son James Causon. His daughter Sarah Causon. His wife Sarah Causon. Jone Attey. Cousin Ann Bissack. Thomas Cuttlet. William Coleman. Said Thomas Cuttlet of Lymehouse, gent, executor. Marke of Jone Causon. Witn: marke of Elizabeth Larker, marke of William Coleman, William Fen senior. Proved 11 Aug 1656 by executor. | 11/257 |
| PCC | 1657 |
John | Costine | Mildenhall | SFK | [dated at Westrow, Mildenhall 17 Aug 1657, proved 9 Jan 1661/2 by Grace Costen, relict] Yeoman. Not very well. John Allen my father in law of Westrow in Mildenhall £40. Mother in law Joane Aline £5. Elizabeth Gregg my kinswoman £5 per annum for life. Margaret Clarke of Beckrow wid in Mildenhall and John Clarke of same town her son £22. William Peacock of Barton Mills £10. Margaret Wing wife of James Wing £10. Henry Costine of Brandon £5. John Sterne sometime servant to Mr Cabeck of Herringswell £10. Sister of said John Sterne married to a miller dwelling in Fordham Cambs £5. Poor of Mildenhall £4, viz to the poor people of every watch 20s. Richard Frend of Mildenhall carpenter £25. Whereas I have made a jointure unto Grace my wife of all my tents in Beckrow in Mildenhall both freehold and copyhold with child at my decease, sd tents to John Clarke son of Margaret Clarke and heirs, after decease of grace. All rest to Grace Costine my wife, executrix (names of mortgagers). Wife to forfeit goods if she marries Charles Coe son of William Coe of Westrow in Mildenhall. Witn: mark of Lancelot Jerould, mark of Henry clist, Thomas Potter. | 2 Land |
1657 |
Francis | Wood | KEN | DCSI at SOG | |||
| PCC | 1657 |
John | Cawston | Lambeth | SRY | Lambeth Deane, Lambeth, Surrey. Admon | 1657 fol 74 |
| PCC | 1658 |
John | Caston | Elmsett | SFK | Husbandman of Elmzed [Elmsett] Name also spelt Cason,Cossen, Causten. Probate dated 15 April 1658 | 11/274 |
| PCC | 1658 |
Thomas | Steggell | Elmswell | SFK | Thomas Steggell of Elmswell, Suffolk yeoman. 31 Aug 1658. Wife Ann, Mary Thwaits my kinswoman, wid, six of her children (named). Ruth Dowse wid of kinsman. Widow Clifton of Long Melford. Anne Cawston dau of Mary Cawston of Bradfield, widow £5, other names. Snell MSS SOG vol 10 p 150/1. | 66 Wotton |
| PCC | 1658 |
Thomas | Costen | Burland | CHS | Husbandman of Burland (Acton), Cheshire. Probate 8 Dec 1658. | Prob 11/285 |
| PCC | 1659 |
John | Cason | Mortlake | SRY | Dated 24 Aug 1659. John Cason of Mortlake Surrey. To be buried in St Peter Cornhill. All land in Mortlake to brother John Heylin and heirs in discharge of what I owe him. To said brother my inn called the Bell in Holborn and tenements at Turnstile in Middlesex for life, paying to my sister Hollingled £10 per annum for life. After my brothers decease to Edward Cason my brother for life with remainder to his eldest son and heirs. For want of heirs male to second son and heirs etc. with remainder to my heirs for ever. My Cobley 20s. My sister Faireclough 20s. My Maid Doll £10. To Deb 20s. To poor of Mortlake £5. To poor of St Peters £5. My cousin Honour Prescott the mother £10. My brother Heylin executor. Published 6 Aug 1660, in pus. Deb Page William Whitworth. Proved 18 Aug 1660 by executor. | 11/300 |
| PCC | 1659 |
John | Costen | Godalming | SRY | Widower, Eastsheene, Godalminge, Surrey. Admon | 1659 fol 311 |
| PCC | 1659 |
Henry | Costen | Brandon Ferry | SFK | Mason of Branden alias Brandon Ferry | Fol 224 |
| NA | 1659 |
John | Cason | Roydon | NFK | [dated 20 July 1659, proved 1 June 1665 by executor] Gent. All my estate in Roydon, Brissingham and Disse in said county to Mary Cason my wife for life and to the heirs of sd John and Mary Cason lawfully begotten for life. And for want of such issue said estate to Hezekiah Haynes of Copford, Essex Esq and heirs. On condition sd Hezekiah Haynes shall pay within two years of becoming capable of this bequest £700 as follows: To my father Thomas Cason (if still living) of Cartmell Lancs., £100 to be paid at house of Robert Merchant, ironmonger in Thames St. London; if father be not living then to my brother Thomas Cason or assigns at place aforesaid. To my brother Thomas Cason £100 at same place. To my brother Richard Cason of London sealemaker, £50. To eldest son of my brother Richard £100 and for want of heirs male to my brother Thomas Cason. Household good to wife. If no issue then to be sold and money to my cousin Thomas Winshurst of Cambridge at place mentioned. Brother in law Christopher Parker £10. Cousin Robert Winshurst £10. Cousin Thomas Winshurst more £70. £30 to relations and friends for rings. Hezekiah Hains all debts from state or otherwise. If Hezekiah Haynes do not pay legacies, all estate in Roydon, Bressingham and Disse to Thomas Wynshurst my cousin and Richard Cason my brother to be sold and money paid as above. Hezekiah Haines sole executor. Witn: John Haines, Nath Phillips. | Fo 15 |
| PCC | 1659 |
Alexander | Caston | Holborn | MDX | Of St Andrew Holborn, gent, dated 26 Apr 1659. | 11/289 |
| SA | 1659 |
Robert | Causton | Lavenham | SFK | [dated 19 Mar 1658 (1658/9?), proved 17 Mar 1668 (1668/9?) Comber. Brother Thomas Causton messe where I dwell. sd brother living in Ireland. John Poole of Lavenham 20s. Mary Causton widdow of Lavenham relict of my cousin Isaac Causton for use of her children. Cousin Joseph Causton 10s. Best cloath sute to my kinsman Thomas Causton of Lavenham. Best searge suite to John Pell of Lavenham, and forgive debts. All linen to Margaret wife of John Pell and Elizabeth wife of sd Thomas Causton my kinsman. Residue to brother William Causton. Friends Mr John Pinchbeck of Lavenham, mercer, and Mr John Wells the younger of Lavenham, clothier. Witn: William Mills, John Poole, L Stogdell. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. Bury Edgar 373 | In.3/13/174 R2/64/373 W1/ |
| SRYA | 1660 |
William | Causten | Oxted | SRY | gent | DW/PA/5/1660/3 |
| B | 1660 |
Samuel | Costen | Tuddenham | SFK | Will is circa 1660 | Rex Redux 122 |
| NCDC | 1660 |
Francis | Costen | Sedgeford | NFK | 1660-66. Carpenter | III 43 |
| SA | 1660 |
William | Causton | Lawshall | SFK | will dated 15 Dec 1659, proved 21 Dec 1660. Yeoman. John Cawston my eldest son all land and tenements [ not listed] on conditionthat he pays my son William Cawston or his assigns in the church porch of Lawsahll three score pounds English money, £10 yearly with powers of entry in case of non payment etc. To the poor of Lawshall 40s. to be paid within 3 weeks of my death. Rest of my goods and chatles to my son John. My said son John Cawston and my brother-in-law William Abbot of Somerton joint executors. The mark of William Causton. Witnesses Henry Peach and John Wright. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700. Also abstract in AC 645, Bury Record Office. | In.3/5/48 R2/62/48 W1/112 |
| SA | 1661 |
George | Causton | Shimpling | SFK | Admon 11 Sept 1661 to dau Martha Causton alias Golding wife of William Golding and dau of Martha Causton wid dec. Surety : William Battely of Wortham. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | In.3/6/97 A/5/5/16 A4/1/1 |
1661 |
Robert | Wareyn | SFK | DCSI at OG | |||
| SA | 1661 |
Thomas | Caston | Alpheton | SFK | Admin 8 Mar 1661/2 to only dau. Mary Caston alias Brett wife of Israel Brett on consent of widow Mary Caston. Surety: John Brette of Thorpe Morieux. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | In.3/6/25 A5/5/12 A4/1/13 |
| B | 1661 |
Frances | Hammond | Melford | SFK | William Cawston loving friend executor of Frances Hammond of Melford 15 Apr 1658, proved 6 Nov 1661. | Rex Redux 243 |
| B | 1662 |
Albert | Costen | Ashley | SFK | Rex Redux 360 | |
1663 |
Simon | Lynch | KEN | DCSI at SOG | |||
| PCC | 1663 |
Edward | Peach | Ipswich | SFK | Edward Peach of Ipswich mariner 1662. Graddau Margaret Caston, daus Susan wife of John Keable, Margaret wife of Thomas Caston etc. | Prob 11/312 |
| SFKA | 1663 |
Susan | Caston | Swilland | SFK | Dated 20 June 1660, proved 29 July 1663. Susan Caston late wife of James Caston late of Swilland, Suffolk gent, daughter and heir of James Barwick late of Crettingham, Suffolk, a copy tenant of the manor of Framsden. Robert Finch, my youngest grandson. My grandson George Finche and his sister Elizabeth Graves and his brother George.. Christian Chapman of Creating my kinswoman and her father the said George Finch executors. Arms on seal- Eagle with 2 reads. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | W93/92 |
| SA | 1664 |
John | Cawston | Lawshall | SFK | [dated 5 Dec 1664, proved 22 Feb 1664/5 by Joseph Cawston, one of the executors] Cordwainer, sick. To be buried in chyd of Lawshall. To Anne my wife my house with yard and orchard belonging that I now live in for life and after her death to John Cawston son of Isaac Cawston of Lavenham, com[b]er and after death of said John Cawston to Joseph Cawston son of Joseph Cawston [died 1671] of Lawshall and heirs. My household stuff to be equally divided into three parts, first Anne my wife to choose one part of the three. To Anne my wife £15. And the other two parts to be equally divided between Joseph Cawston my brother of Lawshall and Joseph Cawston his son and Thomas Cawston and William Cawston and Susan Cawston and Mary Cawston and Dorothy Cawston and Ellen Cawston and Anne Cawston the sons and daus of Joseph Cawston my brother in Lawshall. My money owing to me upon bills and bonds to be equally divided between Joseph Cawston my brother and hic children as enumerated above. Thomas Causton son of Isaac Causton 20s. within 3 months of my decease. Executors: Joseph Cawston my brother of Lawshall and William Cawston of Glemsford my cousin. Signed by mark. Witn: Richard Pearle, William Bray, his mark. [verbatim copy at XVI 79-81 - DC notebooks] Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | In.3/9/218 R2/63/256 |
| PCC | 1665 |
James | Causton | London | LND | Merchant of St Thomas Apostle. Proved 12 Sep 1665 | Prob 11/317 |
| PCC | 1666 |
John | Causton | London | LND | Citizen and weaver of London St Mary Aldermary. Proved 6 April 1666. | Prob 11/320 |
| SA | 1666 |
Isaac | Causton | Lavenham | SFK | Aministration of the goods of Isaac Causton recently of Lavenham in county of Suffolk [now] dead was given by the court to Samuel Dawson his principal creditor as appears by the order of the judge. The administration was under the seal of 26 September and the said Samuel Dawson [Dansie?] was sworn to administration etc. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | In.3/11/86 A5/5/76 A4/4/4 |
| PCC | 1667 |
John | Cayson | Stepney | MDX | [dated 8 Jan 1666/7, proved 13 June 18 Chas II 1689 by Elizabeth Cason, relict] John Cayson of Ratcliffe in parish of Stebunheath alias Stepney, Middlesex, shipwright. Elizabeth Cayson my wife attorney in my absence at sea. Ship Dragon. If I die in this my present voyage, everything to sd attorney and heirs. She to be executor. signed by mark. Witn: Mark of Mary Jengkins sen, Richard Stiles. | 77 Ent |
| PCC | 1667 |
Thomas | Causton | Bexley | KEN | Or Boxley? [Caustin] Probate dated 6 May 1667 | Fol 60 |
| NNA | 1667 |
Thomas | Cason | Fellthorpe | NFK | [dated ......, proved 25 May 1667 by Anne Cason relict] husbandman. To my wife executrix for my land and moveables. To my dau Shinall the dwelling where now she dwell. After my wifes death all property to dau and heirs. Signed as Thomas Caston. Witn: Thomas Mesant, Daniel Sherwin. | Fo 269 |
| NNA | 1667 |
Margaret | Caston | Gt Yarmouth | SFK | Widow. [dated 10 Oct 19 Chas II 1667, proved 31 Oct 1667 by John Johnson natural and lawful son of sd deceased and Isaac Briggs grandson by a son of the said deceased] sick. To Isaac Briggs my grandchild £40 when 18. John Johnson my son £10. To Mary Johnson my grandchild dau of sd John Johnson £10 when 18, which sd £20 is now in hands of John Worts of Runham, Norfolk, husbandman. To sd Mary Johnson great chest with apparel and linen which was late my daus. Thomas Copeman of Gt Yarmouth, pewterer, 20s. executor. Signed by mark. Witn: Henry Colman, Rowland Harrison, Nicholas Skeet. | Fo 373 |
| PCC | 1668 |
Stephen | Causton | Chislet | KEN | probate 8 Oct 1668. widdower. | Prob 4/13408 |
| PCC | 1668 |
Elizabeth | Cawton | London | LND | Of St Dunstan West. | Fol 160 |
| PCC | 1668 |
Richard | Casson | London | LND | Dated 25 Dec 1668. Merchant of London, now in service of East India Companies Agency residing in their agency Bantam. Sick. William Turnor esq. agent a gold ring. Mrs Judith Lestrange at Sir Henry Blounds house a ring. Mr Thomas Harrington... Mr Robert Cowley son in law to Capt Edmond seaman. John Pucknall... William Turnor and Thomas Harrington overseas. All apparel sold at a common outcry according to custom of agency. All to Nathaniel Herne son in law to Sir John Frederick. witn: John Stylman, Edward Alcock, John Gardiner. Proved 30 Nov 1669 by Nath. Herne | Fol 137 |
| SA | 1668 |
William | Abbot | Somerton | SFK | Will dated 18 June 1668, proved 26 August 1668. Gent of Somerton. My sister Dorothy Cason and kinswoman Martha, Elizabeth, Mary and Anne daughters of Cousin Matthew Abbot of Hawkedon, gent, shall immediatley after my decease enter upon my messuage, lands and tenements in Poslingford and Chipley and have use of them for 5 years taking profits etc and keeping them in repair, not making strip or waste at end of 5 years all messuages, lands and tenements aforesaid to William Cason and William Boston my kinsmen for ever. Robert Plempin, Shimpling, gent, John Cason and Richard Cranshaw, both of Hartest, gents, executors each 20s. fo a ring. [ref also Add MS 83870] | Edgar 357 |
1669 |
John | Mennes | KEN | DCSI at SOG | |||
| B | 1669 |
Jonathan | Costen | Tuddenham | SFK | A B IV 105 | |
| PCC | 1669 |
John | Wareyn | Kenton | SFK | Will of John Wareyn gent of Kenton, Suffolk (1667, proved 1669) mentions my sister Cason | Prob 11/330 |
| SA | 1669 |
Dorothy | Causton | Hawkedon | SFK | [dated 21 June 21 Chas II 1669, proved 11 May 1670 by exr.] widow. To George Boston my grandchild my tent. Bottings in Hawkenden, he to pay my son John Causton in church porch of Hawkenden £100. (£50 one year after my death and £50 two years after my death) Also to pay to Agnes Stearne my dau now wife of John Stearne 20s. pa for life (Michs and Ladyday) in church porch of Lawshall. To sd Agnes Stearne wearing apparel. To Susan Grainger my dau now wife of Benjamin Granger clerk my gold ring I usually wear. Whereas the sd Benjamin Granger stands bond to pay me £4 pa for life, if he is behind with paying, I bequeath it to him. Mary Stearne my grandchild half my household stuff. The other half to my grandchildren David Stearne, Anne Stearne, Abraham Stearne, Samuel Stearne and Dorothy Stearne equally. To William Causton my son my great bible that was my brother Samuel Abbotts also £10. To Rebecca Paine my grandchild my grandchild a silver spoon and pewter dish. John Causton my sole exr. Witn; John Heigham, William Smith, Robert Browne. [will of William Abbot 1668 mentions sister Dorothy Cason, widow - Add MS 33870 (Muskett) ] [ Dorothy wife of William Cawston was dau of Abraham Abbot of Somerton, died 1618, by his wife Grace dau of John Golding of Poslingford. She was heiress of her brothers Dr Samuel Abbot, died 1662, of Somerton and William Abbot, died 1668, also of Somerton. She had married George Boston of Melford by 1618 and he was living in 1626 - Add MS 38098 p10 Muskett ] Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | In. 3/15/22 R/2/65/9 W1/1 |
| PCC | 1670 |
John | Cason | Woodnesborow | KEN | [dated 30 Sept 1670, proved 27 Jan 1675/6 by John Cason] John Cason of Woodnesborow alias Winsborow, Kent, Esq. To wife according to jointure £140 pa for life. My dau Polhill. My grandchild John Polhill when 7. Brother Edward Cason Esq. My son Mr John Polhill. My cousin Elizabeth Blechynden. Only son John Cason executor. Witn: John Polhill, Elizabeth Blechynden. | 2 Bence |
| PCC | 1670 |
William | Costine | Eastham | ESS | bachelor, servant to Sir Thomas Garrard. | Fol 35 |
| PCC | 1670 |
Elizabeth | Cawton | London | MDX | Of St Dunstun W. Probate dated 20 July 1670 | 11/333 |
| B | 1671 |
John | Costin | Dalham | SFK | [dated 25 Sept 1671, proved 8 Nov 1671 by exx.] Yeoman, sick. To be buried in churchyard of Dalham. To John Costin my copyhold held of Dealinge Court in Gazeley. To Ambrose my son freehold house in occ. of John Pricke, also freehold land in Needham St. and Kinforth. To Arboure my son cottage in occ. of Joseph leach, copyhold in Needham St. holden of Bowells Court in Gazeley. Anne my dau £80. (£40 when 21, rest with two years after) Frances my dah £80 similarly. Alice my wife sole exx, she have disposing of my house until Ambrose and Arboure my sons reach 21. signed by mark. Witn: John Chapman, Margaret Plumer wid her mark, Margaret Barrett wife of Anthony Barrett her mark. | Francklin 231 |
| PCC | 1672 |
David | Corstone | At sea | SEA | seaman aboard Royal Prince. died at sea, bachelor. probate 15 April 1672. | Prob 11/338 |
| PCC | 1672 |
Thomas | Bell | London | LND | In will of Thomas Bell of London merc. my uncle's dau of St. Edmundsbury, whose husband is John Cason. | 57 Eure |
| PCC | 1672 |
Hester | Daniell | Ryehurst | KEN | Hester Daniell alias Causton (wife of Richard Daniell, since dec.) of Ryehurst, Kent. Admon 24 July 1682 to John Allambrig, next of kin. | Prob 4/13408 |
| NC | 1673 |
Robert | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | [Causton], haberdasher. | 514 Alden |
| NC | 1673 |
Robert | Cawston | Norwich | NFK | Haberdasher. Seen in a book - Selected Persons | 514 Alden |
| PCC | 1674 |
Thomas | Causton | London | SEA | Of City of London, merchant, died overseas. probate 4 Dec 1674. [Sentence 2 Dec 1674, ref prob 11/345 - is the same will?]. | Prob 11/346 |
1674 |
Susan | Plume | ESS | DCSI at SOG | |||
1674 |
Edward | Gresham | SRY | Misc Gen & Her. from Currer- Briggs collection | |||
| NC | 1674 |
Samson | Cawson | Great Yarmouth | NFK | [dated 20 Nov 26 Chas II 1674, proved 2 July 1675 by executor] Samson Cawson of Gt Yarmouth, the younger, glasier and plumer, sick. Loving father Samson Cawson of town and county aboveesaid all my housen and grounds in Gt Yarmouth. All residue also, and to be executor. signed as Samson Caston. Witn: John Sutton his mark, Gilbert Woodgate. | Fo 142 |
1675 |
Robert | Plume | ESS | From DCSI at SOG | |||
1675 |
John | Allen | ESS | DCSI | SOG | ||
| BLC | 1676 |
Philip | Causton | Great Clacton | ESS | In the name of God Amen. I Philip Causton of Much Clacton in the County of Essex Gent, being of perfect memory praised be God, Doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament the fifteenth day of November in the year of our Lord God 1676, in the Twentie and Eight of the Raiyne of our Soveraigne Lord the King that now is in manner and fform following Imprimis I bequeath my soule into the hands of the Almighty God my maker hoping for salvation through the Merritts of Jesus Christ my only Savior And my body to be buried at the discresion my Executor here after named. Item. I give and bequeath unto John Causton my Youngest Sonne and to his heirs for ever my freehold Land and Tenements called Pearles togeather with my Land both pcells containing twentie Acres. Item. I give unto my Sonn John all my right title and intrest in my Tenement and farms in Bradwell called Jeckes containeing thirtie Acres more or less. Item. I give unto my youngest Sonn one hundred and fortie pounds to be set out and paid in goods upon my farms and house by three Indefferent men twoe of them to be chosen by my Sonn John Causton. Item. I give unto my grandchildren Robert and Ffrancis.....Smith five pounds apeece to be paid at or when they shall accomplish the age of one and twentie yeares or six months after. Item. I give unto James Lufkin and Clemence Lufkin my sisters children three pouds Apeece at one and twentie yeares of age. Item. I give unto Clemence Garrard my God Daughter five pounds to be paid unto her at one and twentie yeares of age or six months after. Item. I give unto Thomas Causton and Clemence Causton twentie shillings to by them a Ring in Token of Remembrance. Item. I give my Coppyhold Land called Harts to be sould (indeed) which I have bargained with Thomas Causton and Clemence his wife for seventie pounds to whome I was Guardian too and their is a surrender to the rcse of my will which was made in Cort in Mr Cabarks time about 9 or 10 yeares agoe of which my Sonn hath a Coppy. Item. I give unto Philip Causton my Eldest Sonn my free hould Messuage or Tenement called Burs lying in Much Clacton and all the free Coppy hold land hereunto belonging and to his heires for ever. Item. I give unto the poore of this Parrishe of Much Clacton fortie shillings. Item. I give unto my servants five shillings apeece My mind and will is that if other of my Sonns dy without issue that the survivor shall be heire to his Estate reall All the rest and the remainder of my Goods so bequeathed I give for the paiment of my debts and funerall charge My will is that my Sonn John shall hould my farme called Burs at fiftie pounds a year for the space of two yeares he commiting no wast upon the premises To this my last and Testament I make I make and ordaine Philip my Eldest Sonn sole Executor In Wittness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale the day and yeare above written Philip Causton Published Sealed and Delivered in presence of sig- William Ives, Eliz Benson- her marke, Thomas Bunnigs | 210 BR11 |
| PCC | 1676 |
Edmund | Coston | Brocks-
bourne |
HRT | [nuncupative 10 July 1675, proved 8 May 1676 by Mary Costen, sister] Edmund Costen late of Brocksborne, Herts but died at Gambee in East Indies bach. deceased, on or about 10 July 1675, lying then sick at Gambee of sickness he died of made nuncupative will as follows: everything to my sister Mary coston. Witn: William Christmas, John Hensher | Prob 11/350 |
| PCC | 1676 |
John | Cason | Woodnes-
barrow |
KEN | Esquire, of Woodnesbarrow alias Winsbarrow. Probate dated 27 January 1676 | 11/350 |
| PCR | 1676 |
Robert | Costen | Roydon | NFK | husbandman | OW 2/60 |
| W | 1677 |
Thomas | Cawton | London | LND | From Westminster Calendar of Wills and Administrations 1504-1858. | Apr 621W 120 Inv.295 |
| SA | 1677 |
William | Causton | Long Melford | SFK | will dated 30 Nov 1677, proved 22 Feb 1664/5. Yeoman. To my wife Tabitha tenement called Perkes (?) in Lamb Street by Lawshall Green for life, thaen to Grace Cawston, daughter of my son William Cawston of Glemsford. Land in Lawshall to my wife, with remainder to William Cawston, elder son of my son William Cawston. Thomas Cawston my grandchild, son of my son William Cawston. My daughter Mary wife of George Boston. Susan and Mary two other daughters of my son William. My wife Tabitha, executor and my son-in-law George Boston supervisor. Money to be divided between bringing up my children under age and betwwen my son William and my daughter MAry Boston. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | In.3/19/14 R2/67/6 W1/130 |
| NC | 1677 |
Thomas | Caston | Ipswich | NFK | Senior, mariner | O.W. 37 |
| BLC | 1678 |
John | Causon | St Mary Whitechapel | LND | [dated 4 Nov 20 Chas II 1678, proved 1 apr 1681] joiner, (citizen and mercer) sick. Sone Thomas Causon, citizen and Mercer of London a funeral ring, and to his three children John, Timothy and Anne 12d apiece. Dau Anne Church wife of Henry Church citizen and joiner and their 4 children Henry Anne Elizabeth and Nathaniel 1s. each. Residue to Mary Causon wife. Winesses: Benjamin Bradley, William Collins, John Bullfinch. | |
| PCC | 1678 |
Nicholas | Costen | St Martin in the Fields | MDX | Gentleman. Probate 4 Feb 1678. [see also probate for a N Causton on 13 June 1678] | Prob 11/228 |
| PCC | 1678 |
Nicholas | Costen | St Martin in the Fields | MDX | Probate 13 Jun 1678. [see also probate for N Causton gent on 4 Feb] | Prob 11/358 |
| WRP | 1678 |
John | Wright | Thorpe le Soken | ESS | To Mary Cason one ewe lamb. Will made 25 October 1678, no probate date. Other people mentioned in will: wife Elizabeth Wright. | 191 SW 1 |
| PCC | 1678 |
Edward | Cason | Saffron Walden | ESS | [dated ...., proved 13 June 1678 by Ralph Flyer] Gent. Have made bargain with Felix Calvert to sell all my lands, messuages etc for £6300. My loving dau Mary Cason £500. Son Thomas Cason £400 when 24, his mother to receive it and maintain him. My dau Suan Cason £500 and £20 more that her grandmother Cecill gave her at her death. Son Edward Cason £400 when 20. Son Charles Cason £400 when 24. Dau Martha Cason £400 when 21. Son William £400. Said six children. Wife Martha Cason £500. Wife Matha Cason and brother [in law] Ralph Flyer Doctor of Physie exrs. Witn: Francis Flyer, Thomas Cobb, John Stewart, Simon Ceal | 11/357, 4/11947 |
| SRYC | 1678 |
Thomas | Costin | Oxted | SRY | Admon 10 Dec 1678 to Mary wife of John Hobearne, the dau. | |
| CA | 1679 |
James | Lufkin | Wivenhoe | ESS | ..... I do make and ordain my Brother in Law Thomas Causton of Wivenhoe aforesaid to be Supervisor desiring him to be aiding and assisting to my said Executor and to see this my will truly performed and for his paines and care I give and bequeath unto him, the sume of five pounds of law full money ..... Will made 30th July 1679 - proved 17th September 1679,Other people mentioned in the will: daughter Clemence Lufkin; cousin Stephen Lufkin of Thorpe le Soken; son James Lufkin; tenant John Ippleford. | 5 CR 10 |
| SA | 1679 |
John | Cawston | Hartest | SFK | Will dated 12 Feb 1675, proved 19 Sep 1679. Yeoman. Aged and sickly. To Mary my wife my farm in Hepworth for life, after to my nephew John Cawston of Lawshall. Copyhold in Lawshall to nephew John Cawston. My brother Thomas Baker of Hartest, cordwainer. Frances Moodey wife of John Cooke of Gt Waldingfield. Kinsman Roger Baker of Bowton. Kinswoman Susan Sterne, now wife of --- Howe. Kinsman James Baley, kinsman Samuel Baylie, sons of Ann Baylie. Kinsman James Tabor of London. Kinsman John Baker of Hartest. Kinsman John Tabor, minister of Keldon [Kelvedon?] in Essex. Kinswoman Anne Sterne, wife of William Russell of Alpheton. Two youger sons of John Sterne deceased of Lawshall. Said John Cawston and William Cawston his brother. James Moodey my wifes nephew, brother of the above Frances Moodey and his sisters May Moodey and brother Thomas Moodey. Walter Payne one of the sons of Richard Payne late of Hartest clothier deceased, my brother in law. Walter's brothers and sisters Margaret, Thomas, Katherine and Richard Payne. Their mother Margaret Payne deceased. Elizabeth, Hester and John Cawston, children of the aforesaid William Cawston. Children of Martin Sterne, my kinsman. My wife Mary Cawston, executor. Listed in Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Sudbury 1354-1700 | R2/67/39 W1/133/106 |
| B | 1679 |
John | Costen | Honington | SFK | Husbandman. [dated 18 Jan 1678/9, proved 22 Sept 1680. C of E style. Wife Elizabeth | Brydon 616 |
| PCC | 1679 |
Martha | Cason | Saffron Walden | ESS | Widow, probate dated 3 Jun 1679. To daughter susan £100 and my diamond ring, my mothers diamond ring and other items. To daughter Martha £100 and mu rose diamond ring. To husbands daughter Mary £50. To sons Thomas, Edward, Charles and William £50 each. Nephew Francis Flyer 20s and £10 to buy mouring. Brother Ralph Flyer, doctor in physic £20. Witn: Edmund Coe, Thomas Cobb, Thomas Robinson. | 11/360, 4/16470 |
| PCC | 1680 |
Simon | Coston | Perrivale | MDX | Perrivale alias Greenford. probate 3 Sep 1680 | 11/363 |
| PCC | 1680 |
Thomas | Causton | Bewers Hamlet | ESS | [dated 2 Sept 32 chas II 1680, proved 8 Oct 1680] fellmonger. To wife Mary Causton two tents in Mount Bweres in occ. of self and Thomas Steer and Robert Swanne for life. Afterwards mess in own occupation to son Thomas Causton and heirs, he to pay my son John Causton £20 in all. If Thomas dies before he succeeds, to son John Causton, he to pay £15 amoung such of my children as shall be alive. Mess in occ. Thomas Steer and Robert Swann (with garden and hagcaots at each end) to my youngest son Isaac and heirs on condition that he pays 50s. to my dau Elizabeth and 50s. to my dau Mary. And in case he dies before he succeeds to my son Joseph and heirs he to pay the same. Son Thomas £15 when 21. Son John £15 when 21. Son Isaac £10 when 21. Dau elizabeth £15 when 21 or marries. Dau Mary £15 similarly. Son Joseph £15 when 21. My to take care my children be well educated and put out to apprentice. Wife exx. Loving friends Jonathon Bundock of Colchester and John Hupplet of Little Horkesly my cousin supervisors. Witn: Thomas Earle, William Vear, mark of Elizabeth Andrews. | Prob 11/364 |
| SRYP | 1680 |
Gregory | Caustin | Newington | SRY | admon and inventory | VH 96/488 |
| BLC | 1681 |
Mary | Coston | Broxbourne | ESS | Will mentions son John Coston and his son Andrew Coston, son James and his daughter Mary Coston and daughter Mary. | 319 BR 11 |
| PCC | 1681 |
Susanna | Cason | London | LND | [dated 28 Jan 1680/1, proved 12 Apr 1681 by Ralph Flyer] Spinster of St Bartholomew, Royal Exchange, London. Weak. Brother Thomas Cason of Saffron Walden gent £150. Brother Charles Cason of London grocer. Brother William Cason of London millener. Sister in law Mary Newport, wife of Edward Newport. Uncle Ralph Flyer of Kings College Cambridge doctor of physic. Cousin Francis Flyer of Burnt Pelham Esq. Cousin John Snagnell son of my cozen Martha Snagnell of London widow. Cozen Martha Snagnell, cozen Mary Herne, cozen Jane Corneline, cozen Joyce Washington, cozen Abigall Washington, cozen Margaret Jackson. Maidservant Mary Moore. Residue to sister Martha Cason (in her minority and unmarried). Sd cozen Francis Flyer exr. Witn: Isa Jackson, George Hearne, Abr Hemingway ser in Leadenhall St London, John Richardson his servant. | 11/366 |
| SA | 1682 |
Thomas | Costen | Lackford | SFK | Shepard. Robert Costen my brother 5s. Katherine my wife. [dated 26 aug 1682, proved 13 Sept 1682] R2/68/507, Inv 3/21/54 | Underwood 507 |
| PCC | 1683 |
John | Browne | Lavenham | SFK | Dated 9 Oct 1683, proved 8 Nov 1683. clothier. John Browne my son. Mary my now wife. John Browne son of my late brother Edward Browne to be put to honest trade. My son in law John Pinchback. My sister Sarah Browne. My sister Elizabeth wife of Thomas Morley in London. My sister Rebeccah wife of Peter Hichwela of Lavenham. Abraham Browne son of Abraham Browne my brother. My kinsman Isaac Causton [Mary Browne who married Isaac Causton in Lavenham in 1646 was perhaps the sister of the testator]. My kinswoman Mary wife of William Betson, sister of the said Isaac Causton. The education of John Browne and Samuel Browne, sons of my late Brother Edward Browne. | 121 Drax |
| SFKA | 1683 |
Thomas | Cawson | Sutton | SFK | Admon 3 Nov 1683 to Mary Pitfield alias Cawson wife of William Pitfield and former wife of deceased. Surety: John Cushion of Ipswich tailor. From Index to the Probate Records of the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office | A6/29/55 |
| PCC | 1683 |
Ann | Coston | Holborn | LND | Widow of St Andrew, Holborn.probate 10 Oct 1683. | Prob 11/374 |
| SFKA | 1684 |
Edward | Caston | Ipswich | SFK | Admon 5 Nov 1684. Edward Caston mariner of Ipswich to wife Elizabeth. Surety Samuel Caston and James Caston. From Index to the Probate Records ot the Court of the Archdeacon of Suffolk 1444-1700 Ed W R & R K Sejeant, compiled by M E Grimwade (in Ipswich Record Office) | A6/29/61 A22/61a |
1684 |
George | Causon | EI | From DCSI at SOG | |||
| PCC | 1685 |
John | Caston | Woolwich | KEN | [dated 2 May 1685, proved 18 Feb 1698/9 by Collington] marriner, in health. Sister Abigail Buse wife of John Buse 1s. Sister Margaret Reeves wife of Christopher Reeves 1s. Residue to friend John Collington of woolwich, waterman and heirs, executor. Witn: John Burdick, william Lory, I Carpenter. | 20 Pett |
| NNA | 1685 |
William | Tylney | Norwich | NFK | Will of William Tylney of St Stephens Norwich mentions dau Anne Cawson. Nathaniel Cotman of Gt Yarmouth, baker. Children of William Causton of Gt Yarmouth cordwainer dec=William, Alice and Mary Causton. | Add MS 36972 Muskett |
| SC | 1685 |
Nicholas | Causton | Oxted | SRY |