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Recently researched

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totally new to my tree. Similarly if I change the description, even

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Photos

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Old Buckenham Almshouses
Old Buckenham Almshouses
Home of my 3x great grandparents, James Robinson (lived 1803 - 1884) and Sarah nee Ludkin (1804 - 1877). They were both here at the time of the 1871 census and widower James was still living here in 1881.
Click on the photo to see my set of photos of the Almshouses (on Flickr)  
  12 Dec 2024
Monument to William Bastard
Monument to William Bastard
 
  12 Dec 2024

Documents

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The Will of William Hills of Boughton under Blean (d. 1662)
The Will of William Hills of Boughton under Blean (d. 1662)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The 1614 Lease of Salter's Platt to Richard Goatham
The 1614 Lease of Salter's Platt to Richard Goatham
A transcription of the indenture for this lease, of land and barn in the parish of Chartham, between Richard Goatham and the Dean and Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral.  
  12 Dec 2024

Headstones

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The inscriptions on the Glanville Memorial
The inscriptions on the Glanville Memorial
Transcription of the plaques with (my - hence rough) translations of the Latin:

The plaque at the top commemorates Judge John Glanville.

"Honoraia sacrum memorium
Johanis Glanvill, unius quoniam
Justiclariorum de communi
Banco: qui merito factus Judex
sumo cum Labore administravit
Justitiam, Justitia conservavit
Pacem. Pace expectavit Mortem
et Morte invenit Requiem 27
die Julii Anno Dom 1600:"
"In honour and sacred memory of
John Glanvill, one of the
Judges of the… 
Tavistock Church and Churchyard Located    12 Dec 2024

Histories

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Thomas Becon: a Reformation Theologian
Thomas Becon: a Reformation Theologian
A direct ancestor who was a theologian at a dangerous time - he was locked up in the Tower of London but fled the country rather than being burnt at the stake! 
  12 Dec 2024

Died in the the First World War

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CWGC entry
CWGC entry
 
  12 Dec 2024

Inventories

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The probate inventory of George Wildbore (est. 1534 - 1606/07)
The probate inventory of George Wildbore (est. 1534 - 1606/07)
(an 11 x gt grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The inventory of William Burr (1606 – 1629/30)
The inventory of William Burr (1606 – 1629/30)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The Inventory of Richard Halke (d. 1624/25)
The Inventory of Richard Halke (d. 1624/25)
 
  12 Dec 2024

Equity disputes

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The dispute between William Grigsby junior and senior
The dispute between William Grigsby junior and senior
Transcriptions of the bill of complaint brought by William Grigsby junior against his father and step-mother, William and Sibbell Grigsby, of the answer and a few comments about the case. 
  12 Dec 2024
Siblings in conflict over John Vogwill’s will
Siblings in conflict over John Vogwill’s will
Transcription of the bill of complaint brought by Thomas King and his wife Betsey, formerly Betsey Simons, against her brother, John Simons. 
  12 Dec 2024
James unkind to his brother and step-mother?
James unkind to his brother and step-mother?
Transcription of the complaints brought against James in the equity Court of Chancery by his step-mother and half-brother. Unfortunately, James' reply is not with the bill, and I haven't found, so we don't have his side of the story which might well cast a different light on matters.  
  12 Dec 2024
Issell siblings squabble over Bakelforde in Ipplepen (1564/5) – or do they?
Issell siblings squabble over Bakelforde in Ipplepen (1564/5) – or do they?
 
  12 Dec 2024
Alice Issell disputes a sale of the right to wood in Dartington park and ‘Chace’
Alice Issell disputes a sale of the right to wood in Dartington park and ‘Chace’
 
  12 Dec 2024

Exchequer Records

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The tithing of firewood in Warehorne
The tithing of firewood in Warehorne
Sometime after Basil Becon's time as Parson of Warehorne there was a dispute about the tithing of firewood felled in the parish. Basil was a deponent in the case (gave evidence by answering a series of questions). I find these of interest in telling us a little about his time in the parish. 
  12 Dec 2024

Wills (transcripts)

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The will of Edward Springfield (1707 - 1781)
The will of Edward Springfield (1707 - 1781)
(a 5 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Elizabeth Halke (d. 1611)
The will of Elizabeth Halke (d. 1611)
Elizabeth was the wife of John Halke, a 2nd cousin 12 x removed
(a Halke by marriage, I do not know her maiden name) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Elizabeth Trant nee Foal (c. 1744 - 1822)
The will of Elizabeth Trant nee Foal (c. 1744 - 1822)
wife of my 6 x great uncle, John Trant (1743-1810) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of George Knowling (1617 - 1675)
The will of George Knowling (1617 - 1675)
George Knowling is an 11 x great uncle of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Christopher Morgan (d. 1590/91)
The will of Christopher Morgan (d. 1590/91)
A 12 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Anstis Knowling nee Nichoals
The will of Anstis Knowling nee Nichoals
Anstis was wife of my 11 x great uncle, Stephen Knowling 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Christopher Halke (d. c. 1515)
The will of Christopher Halke (d. c. 1515)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Burlison Shell (1667/8 - 1742)
The will of Burlison Shell (1667/8 - 1742)
(an 8 x great grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will and inventory of Francis Champernoun (d. 1632)
The will and inventory of Francis Champernoun (d. 1632)
Executor and residual (main) beneficiary was my 10 x great grandfather Nathaniel Champernoun; Francis was probably a close relation of his.  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Christopher Halke (d. 1599)
The will of Christopher Halke (d. 1599)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Halke (d. 1606)
The will of John Halke (d. 1606)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Halke (d. 1544 or 5)
The will of John Halke (d. 1544 or 5)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Halke (d. 1519)
The will of John Halke (d. 1519)
John Halke is a 12 x great uncle of mine, if I am correct about where he fits in the tree (I am by no means sure about this). 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Halke (d. 1518)
The will of John Halke (d. 1518)
John Halke is, I think, likely to be the son of Sampson (d. 1488), who I suspect may be a brother of my 13 x great grandfather John, and if not almost certainly a fairly close relation of some sort. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Halke (d. 1492)
The will of John Halke (d. 1492)
I think John was my 13 x great grandfather 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Grigsby
The will of John Grigsby
(an 11 x gt grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Goatham (c. 1568 - 1611)
The will of John Goatham (c. 1568 - 1611)
(a 10 x great grandfather OR a 10 x great uncle of mine)

A fairly short will, written down after John died. After bequests to his 3 children. He left £4 to his son, but only £3 to each of his daughters - but the latter to inherit when they reached the age of 18 while his son would have to wait until he'd reached the age of 21.
Everything else, no detail specified, he left to his wife - who was also his Executrix. His brother Richard was appointed overseer and to see his children would… 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Goatham (c. 1566 - 1622)
The will of John Goatham (c. 1566 - 1622)
(probably a 9 x great uncle of mine)

John's will is one of the few family wills I have found in which details of furniture and furnishings are given. I particularly enjoy reading these. As well as that, he thought about his wife's need for wood for fuel.

John left a bequest to just one sibling, Susan, not counting a possible bequest to his brother Richard, which seems more of a payment / thanks for taking care of his daughter Margaret.
Most of his estate was to go to his 2 surviving… 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Charrosin (c.1737 - 1762)
The will of John Charrosin (c.1737 - 1762)
I think this John was the one who is my 7x great uncle  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Bigg (1602 - 1643)
The will of John Bigg (1602 - 1643)
The husband of a 1st cousin 10 x removed, Sybilla Becon.
Of Maidstone in Kent 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Joane Grigsby (née King) (d. 1635)
The will of Joane Grigsby (née King) (d. 1635)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Jane Halke (d. c. 1618)
The will of Jane Halke (d. c. 1618)
Jane is probably a 10 x great grandmother of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of James Hockham / Hacom (1727 - 1812)
The will of James Hockham / Hacom (1727 - 1812)
A 6 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of James Baker (c 1754 - 1837)
The will of James Baker (c 1754 - 1837)
(a 5 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Hercules Hills
The will of Hercules Hills
(Probably) my 11 x great grandfather 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of George Young (1620 - 1680)
The will of George Young (1620 - 1680)
(a 1st cousin 9 x removed of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of George Wildbore, est. 1534 - 1606/07
The will of George Wildbore, est. 1534 - 1606/07
(a 11 x gt grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of George Vogwell (1751 - 1826)
The will of George Vogwell (1751 - 1826)
(a 5 x great grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of George Shell (1670 - 1748)
The will of George Shell (1670 - 1748)
(a 9 x great uncle of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Rachel Burr (d. 1614)
The will of Rachel Burr (d. 1614)
Rachel Burr (née Beale) was the second wife of my 11 x great grandfather, William Burr. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Luttrell (d. c. 1620)
The will of John Luttrell (d. c. 1620)
John Luttrell was the second husband of my 12 x great grandmother Anne Bampfield.  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Michael Rickson (est. 1630 – 1721)
The will of Michael Rickson (est. 1630 – 1721)
(probably a 7 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Michael Goatham (c. 1674/5 - c. 1706/7)
The will of Michael Goatham (c. 1674/5 - c. 1706/7)
(a 1st cousin 8x removed of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Mary Stourton, previously Morgan, née Wogan (d. c. 1596)
The will of Mary Stourton, previously Morgan, née Wogan (d. c. 1596)
Mary and her husband Robert Morgan are 13 x great grandparents of mine  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Mary Rickson (d. 1697)
The will of Mary Rickson (d. 1697)
(the third wife of Michael Rickson, Michael probably being a 7 x great grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Margaret GOTHAM née EDYE (d. 1829)
The will of Margaret GOTHAM née EDYE (d. 1829)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Mary (Marie) Charrosin (1718 - 1793)
The will of Mary (Marie) Charrosin (1718 - 1793)
(a 7 x great aunt of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Julian Halke (d. 1589)
The will of Julian Halke (d. 1589)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Judith Rickson nee Macaré (d. 1727/8)
The will of Judith Rickson nee Macaré (d. 1727/8)
(the widow (third wife) of Michael Rickson, probably a 7 x great uncle of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Wogan (d. c. 1559)
The will of John Wogan (d. c. 1559)
A 14 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Rose (d. c. 1505)
The will of John Rose (d. c. 1505)
I think John Rose was probably a 13 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Rose (d. 1540)
The will of John Rose (d. 1540)
I think John was probably a 12 x great uncle of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Vogwell (c.1753 - 1845)
The will of John Vogwell (c.1753 - 1845)
(a 6 x great uncle of mine, I believe)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Vogwell (1783 - 1852)
The will of John Vogwell (1783 - 1852)
(a 1st cousin 6 x removed of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Kellond (1747 - 1829)
The will of John Kellond (1747 - 1829)
(the will of this 5 x gt grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Issell (c 1753 -  1829)
The will of John Issell (c 1753 - 1829)
(a 5 x gt grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of John Hele (d. 1571) - an extract
The will of John Hele (d. 1571) - an extract
John Hele is a 13 x gt grandfather of mine. There is no evidence of a register copy of his will or the original surviving, nor any full transcript, but a large extract was included in his IPM, and it is that which I have transcribed.
Because an IPM was held to establish the heir(s) to land held directly from the Crown, it was only the part(s) of wills which dealt with such land in which they were interested, hence the whole will not being recited. In this case, though, the extract was a large… 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Susannah Halke née Hollingbery, 1721 – 1799
The will of Susannah Halke née Hollingbery, 1721 – 1799
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of the Rev. William Halke (c.1565 - 1615)
The will of the Rev. William Halke (c.1565 - 1615)
Probably a first cousin of my 9 x great grandfather, another William Halke 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Theodore Becon (abt. 1556 – 1619/20)
The will of Theodore Becon (abt. 1556 – 1619/20)
(a 10 x great uncle of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Becon (1596 - 1659)
The will of Thomas Becon (1596 - 1659)
(an 8 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Susanna Rickson (née Homersham) (d. 1681)
The will of Susanna Rickson (née Homersham) (d. 1681)
(the second wife of Michael Rickson, Michael probably being a 7 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Susanna Efford nee Issell (c.1758-1842)
The will of Susanna Efford nee Issell (c.1758-1842)
Susanna is a 6 x gt aunt, the sister of my 5 x gt grandfather John Issell (b c 1753).
Because she seems to have had no children, at least none who surivived her, most of her bequests were to relations of Susanna and her late husband, so her will is useful in confirming / providing evidence of relationships.  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Stephen Halke (d. 1607)
The will of Stephen Halke (d. 1607)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Sampson Halke (d. 1601/2)
The will of Sampson Halke (d. 1601/2)
(a 10 x great grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Robert Morgan (d. 1567)
The will of Robert Morgan (d. 1567)
A 13 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Robert Kellond (c. 1796 - 1863)
The will of Robert Kellond (c. 1796 - 1863)
(a 4 x great grandfather of mine)
A very routine will in terms of the contents of bequests - no interesting details, but interesting in terms of bequests to daughters, but asks rather than answers questions - especially why did he omit Hannah?  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Robert Goatham (c1736 - 1813)
The will of Robert Goatham (c1736 - 1813)
(a 2nd cousin 7x removed of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Robert Goatham (1765 - 1847)
The will of Robert Goatham (1765 - 1847)
(a 3rd cousin 6x removed of mine)

I can't imagine he had a lot to leave; given that he had appealed for aid to Trinity House.  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Rose (d. c. 1657)
The will of Richard Rose (d. c. 1657)
A 10 x great grandfather of mine. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Narramore (d. 1654)
The will of Richard Narramore (d. 1654)
(an 11 x great grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Hunt (c.1699 - 1771)
The will of Richard Hunt (c.1699 - 1771)
(a 5 x great grandfather of mine)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Halke (d. 1578)
The will of Richard Halke (d. 1578)
Richard Halke is, I believe, my 11 x great uncle, brother of my ancestor Sampson. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Halke (d. 1546)
The will of Richard Halke (d. 1546)
Richard Halke is, I think, my 12 x great grandfather. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Halke (c.1562 - 1624/25)
The will of Richard Halke (c.1562 - 1624/25)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Goatham (d. 1585)
The will of Richard Goatham (d. 1585)
(a 10 or 11 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Richard Brodrepp (d. c. 1657)
The will of Richard Brodrepp (d. c. 1657)
An 11 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Walter Wotton (1631 - 1691)
The will of Walter Wotton (1631 - 1691)
Walter Wotton is a 9 x great grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Jarman (d. c. 1615)
The will of William Jarman (d. c. 1615)
Of interest because his widow subsequently married one Andrew Gotham 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Halke (d. 1558)
The will of William Halke (d. 1558)
My 12 x great grandfather 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Halke (c.1575-1641/2)
The will of William Halke (c.1575-1641/2)
(a 9 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Grigsby
The will of William Grigsby
(a 9 x gt grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William GOTHAM (1740-1778)
The will of William GOTHAM (1740-1778)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Burr (d. 1612)
The will of William Burr (d. 1612)
William Burr is an 11 x gt grandfather of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Burr (1585/86 - 1628/29)
The will of William Burr (1585/86 - 1628/29)
William Burr is a half 11 x great uncle of mine  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Beacon (abt. 1692 - 1721)
The will of William Beacon (abt. 1692 - 1721)
My 2nd cousin 7x removed, great grandson of Thomas Becon (1596-1659) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Bastard (1722 - 1771)
The will of William Bastard (1722 - 1771)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Bartlett Hambling
The will of William Bartlett Hambling
(a 4 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Walter Narramore (c.1560 - 1659)
The will of Walter Narramore (c.1560 - 1659)
(a 10 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Tryphena Issell (nee Kellond) (c. 1823 - 1909)
The will of Tryphena Issell (nee Kellond) (c. 1823 - 1909)
(a 3 x great grandmother of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Rose (d. 1527)
The will of Thomas Rose (d. 1527)
I think Thomas was probably a 12 x great grandfather of mine  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Mason (d. 1727/8)
The will of Thomas Mason (d. 1727/8)
(the husband of Mary Rickson, probably a 7 x great aunt of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Harvey (1549 - 1623)
The will of Thomas Harvey (1549 - 1623)
Thomas Harvey was the husband of Joan Halke, I think a 1st cousin 11 x removed of mine.
He was also the father of physician William Harvey, famous for his understanding of the circulation of blood. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Halke, 1645-1728
The will of Thomas Halke, 1645-1728
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Efford Issell (1798 – 1874)
The will of Thomas Efford Issell (1798 – 1874)
(a 5 x gt uncle of mine, brother of my 4 x gt grandfather, John Issell) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Efford (c. 1768 – 1835)
The will of Thomas Efford (c. 1768 – 1835)
Thomas was the husband of Susanna issell, a 6 x great aunt of mine 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Thomas Becon (c1512 - 1567)
The will of Thomas Becon (c1512 - 1567)
(a 10 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Stourton (d. 1589/90)
The will of William Stourton (d. 1589/90)
William Stourton was one of the husbands of my 13 x great grandmother, Mary née Wogan (not the husband I descend from) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Pike Issell (1822 - 1893)
The will of William Pike Issell (1822 - 1893)
(a 4 x gt uncle of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The Will of William Pike (c.1761 - 1837)
The Will of William Pike (c.1761 - 1837)
(a 5 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of William Lyster (d. 1599)
The will of William Lyster (d. 1599)
My 10 x great grandfather 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Basil Becon (1663 - 1739)
The will of Basil Becon (1663 - 1739)
(a 6 x great grandfather of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Benjamin Spurrell (c. 1763 - 1833)
The will of Benjamin Spurrell (c. 1763 - 1833)
(a 6 x great uncle of mine)  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Anthony Becon (c.1595 - 1628)
The will of Anthony Becon (c.1595 - 1628)
a 1st cousin 10 x removed of mine  
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Anne Shell (d. 1724/5)
The will of Anne Shell (d. 1724/5)
(a 9xgt grandmother of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Alice Serlys (d. 1532)
The will of Alice Serlys (d. 1532)
 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Alice Halke (d. 1512)
The will of Alice Halke (d. 1512)
The 2nd wife of my 13 x great grandfather, John Halke 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Alice Godolphin née Skirrett
(At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.) 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Agnes Wogan née Heron (d. 1575)
The will of Agnes Wogan née Heron (d. 1575)
Agnes and her husband John Wogan are 14 x great grandparents of mine. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of Adam Baty (d. 1694/95)
The will of Adam Baty (d. 1694/95)
This will confirms he was the husband of Abigail, who subsequently married Michael Rickson.

A very simple will, the usual bequests of body and soul, revocation of former wills. payment of debts, then everything to wife Abigail who was also to be executrix. No children mentioned. Most interesting is his description of himself as 'Clerke'. 
  12 Dec 2024
The accounts of William Halke for executing the will of Richard Halke (d. 1624/25)
The accounts of William Halke for executing the will of Richard Halke (d. 1624/25)
William had to make a number of trips to Canterbury and one to London. 
  12 Dec 2024
The will of James Hambling (c. 1762 - 1837)
The will of James Hambling (c. 1762 - 1837)
(a 5 x great grandfather of mine) 
  12 Dec 2024