Abbreviations which may be used on this page are:-

(Ad)	"Admon", or Letters of Administration.
(I)	Inventory (a list of the deceased's goods, and their value)
(N)	A Nuncupative Will is one declared by a legal representative, as being indicative of the deceased's wishes, and will often refer to the Testator in the third person.
(#)	Indicates the Will is a 'duplicate' - that is, more than one person has submitted an abstract from the same original Will.
*	An asterisk against a surname indicates the Executor(s) of the Will, or, in the case of Administration (Ad), the Administrator(s)
i/t/p	"in the parish (of)".
CELF	Chapel en le Frith (Derbyshire)
ECC	Episcopal Consistory Court (Lichfield)
HCC	Hereford Consistory Court
n.p.	Notary Public
R&R	Rest and Residue (a common expression in Wills)

The following may also be of use in the study of Wills generally:-

• A Latin Genealogical Word List for early Wills. (verified 2018-12-25)
• Information on England Occupations for old Occupations. (verified 2018-12-25)
• A Glossary of Household, Farming and Trade Terms from Probate Inventories.
  Compiled by Rosemary Milward. 3rd ed., 1986. ISBN 0-9505940-1-6

1541

LITTLE

LITTLE, Joan - of Appurley. Probate Gloucester 1541. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1542

LONG	LONG, Agnes - of Ruardean. Probate Gloucester 1542. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1542

LONG	LONG, Thomas - of Staunton in Dene. Probate Gloucester 1542. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1543

LANE	LANE, Thomas - of Tyrley. Probate Gloucester 1543. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1543

LEST	LEST, William - of Thornbury. Probate Gloucester 1543. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1543

LITTLE

LITTLE, Christopher - of Bodynton. Probate Gloucester 1543. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1543

LITTLE

LITTLE, Thomas - of Minsterworth. Probate Gloucester 1543. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1543

LONGNEY

LONGNEY, Richard - of Erlingham. Probate Gloucester 1543. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1543

BYGGOOD GOTHE JONIS LEST WILLIAMS

LEST, William - of Thornbury. Alice, & Jone WILLIAMS;   Rich GOTHE;   son Jn exec. Overseers: Jn JONIS,   & Wlm BYGGOOD. Probate 1543. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1541-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LAUNDER

LAUNDER, Richard - of Newnham. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LAUNDER

LAUNDER, Richard - of Newnham. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LAWRENS

LAWRENS, John - of Awre. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LAWRENS

LAWRENS, Richard - of Westerley. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LEE	LEE, Margaret - of Newent. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LEWEN

LEWEN, Elizabeth - of Prestbury. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LEWIS

LEWIS, William - of Huckelcote in Chursdon. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LITTLE

LITTLE, Thomas - of Minsterworth. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LONGNEY

LONGNEY, William - of Erlingham. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1544

LUCAST

LUCAST, Richard - of Micheldean. Probate Gloucester 1544. Researched from LDS Film #0091371. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1541-1545] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1545

LEGGE WYLSHYRE

LEGGE, John - of Wickwar 1545. childr Jn, Thos, Jone, & Isab;   wife Elnr exec. Overseer: Jn WYLSHYRE. Probate 1545. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1544-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1548

LASYES

LASYES, Thomas - of Hill. child Thos & Susan;   wife Joan exec. Probate 1548. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1550

LYNKE

LYNKE, Thomas - of Oldbury. sons Thos, Rich, & 2 named Jn;   grandson Jn;   wife Joan exec. Probate 1550. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1541-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1551

LEWYS WESBORO

LEWYS, John - of Hinton, Berkeley. Alice WESBORO, not presently married;   son Jn;   wife Gylyn exec. Probate 1551. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1553

CUCKE LEGGE YESTEMAD

LEGGE, Joan - of Igynton, Tytherington, widow. son Thos & his child;   Agn CUCKE;   Joan dtr of Jn LEGGE;   sons Rob & Jn;   Agn YESTEMAD;   son Wlm exec. Probate 1553. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1544-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1554

BAYLE GRYFFYN LUCAS

LUCAS, Thomas - of Ham, Berkeley. Rob, & Wlm BAYLE;   Rob, & Agn GRYFFYN;   Thos GRYFFYN exec. Probate 1554. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1557

BAYLY DYLAR GYLES LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, William - of Cromhall. land in Newport, Berkeley;   son Rich & his mother Joan;   2 sons named Wlm;   dtr Julian wife of Jn DYLAR;   wifes mother BAYLY;   dtr Margery;   younger dtr Julian;   Wlm, & Richard LAWRENCE execs. Overseers: son Wlm LAWRENCE,   & son in law Jn GYLES. Probate 1557. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1544-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1557

HARRIS HARRYS LYCHARRYS LYDYATT MERYCKE

LYDYATT, Thomas - of Thornbury. bro Henry LYDYATT & his sons Thos & Henry;   Thos, & Margt childr of Peter HARRIS;   Alice, Jms, & Peter HARRYS;   Henry LYCHARRYS;   wife Joan exec. Overseers: Henry LYDYATT,   Wlm MERYCKE,   & Peter HARRYS. Probate 1557. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1541-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1558

ALLREGE LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, Nicholas - of Berkeley. Margery ALLREGE;   dtr Kath, Ellen & Margery;   wife Agn exec. Probate 1558. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1558

ATWODE CLOTTERBOCK EVEROD LEWIS THORTHE

LEWIS, William - of Berkeley. childr Jn, Wlm, Jms, Anthony & Grace;   bro Jn;   sis Ellen CLOTTERBOCK;   Wlm CLOTTERBOCK;   wife Juliane exec. Overseers: Jms THORTHE,   Jn EVEROD,   & Jn ATWODE. Probate 1558. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1558

LEY	LEY, Peter - of Berkeley. wife Elizabeth Peter exec. Probate 1558. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1558

LUSTIE

LUSTIE, Thomas - of Newport, Berkeley. wife Isab exec. Probate 1558. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1558

BAKER BARTON LYNKE TAYLOR

LYNKE, Richard - of Berkeley. sist Alice & Agn;   Kath, Jn, Mary, & Rich BAKER;   Thos TAYLOR;   Jn BARTON;   sis Joan;   land in Newland & Hill;   bro Thos exec. Probate 1558. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1560

LEGGE

LEGGE, John - of Wick, Berkeley, husb. son Wlm & his sons Matthew & Philip;   sons Jn & Rob;   dtr Joan exec. Probate 1560. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1562

LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, Agnes - of Berkeley, widow. dtr Margt exec. Probate 1562. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1562

APARKE FOWLER LAWRENCE NEWMAN SIGGES STONE

LAWRENCE, Juliane - of Stone. Kath APARKE;   Thos FOWLER of Cleeve;   Jn STONE;   Jn NEWMAN;   mother in law;   Wlm SIGGES of Cleeve;   sisters childr Jn, Agn & Margt APARKE execs. Probate 1562. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1565

LEVEGE RUSSELL

LEVEGE, John - of Hill. son Rob;   wife Joan exec. Overseer: Henry RUSSELL. Probate 1565. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1566

COKER HEVEN LYNKE

LYNKE, John - of Oldbury. dtrs Joan, Margery, Agn, & Christian;   wife Ellen exec. Overseers: Thos COKER,   & Henry HEVEN. Probate 1566. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1541-1567] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1570

LEWYS PHELPS

LEWYS, John - of Halmer, Berkeley. childr Jeremy, Grace, Mary & Sam;   wife Agn exec. Overseers: Jn LEWYS of Hyatts,   & Jn PHELPS. Probate 1570. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1570

LAURENCE LYNCK SMYTH

LYNCK, Thomas - of Peddenton, Berkeley. childr Jn, Rich, Alice, Kath, Frances & Martha;   wife Kath exec. Overseers: Wlm LAURENCE,   & Jn SMYTH. Probate 1570. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Berkeley 1541-1571] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1570

JONES LYNKE

LYNKE, Thomas - of Oldbury on Severn. childr Margery, Thos, Henry, Joan, & Jn;   wife Elnr exec. Overseers: Phil JONES,   & Wlm LYNKE. Probate 1570. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1568-1576] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1571

LENNY

LENNY, Thomas - of Cromhall. four children;   wife Agn exec. Probate 1571. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1568-1589] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1573

HOBBS LEGGE

LEGGE, Edward - of Tytherington. dtrs Margt & Agn;   dtr Ellen, & Jn HOBBS senr of Itchington (her husb?);   wife Agn exec. Probate 1573. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1568-1589] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1573

CLEMENT COLLEMAN LONDON RUSSELL SYMKYNS

LONDON, Elizabeth - of Rockhampton, widow. childr Jn, Joan, & Margt;   dtr Alice SYMKYNS;   dtr Welthian exec. Overseers: Thos RUSSELL,   bro Wlm CLEMENT,   & Wlm COLLEMAN. Probate 1573. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1568-1576] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1573

DIMBERIE LONGDON RUSSELL SIMKINS SKEGGE THURNER WALKER WILCOX

LONGDON, William - of Rockhampton, husb. childr Margt, Joan, & Jn;   Hugh SIMKINS;   Rob SKEGGE;   wifes dtrs Alice SIMKINS, & Welthian THURNER;   Mr WILCOX;   will of Jn DIMBERIE;   wife Isab exec. Overseers: Wlm WALKER of Mourton,   & Thos RUSSELL of Rockhampton, yeo. Probate 1573. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1568-1576] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1573

HARRYES HOPER LYDYATTE

LYDYATTE, Henry - of Thornbury. sons Henry, Wlm, & Thos;   Thos HARRYES senr;   Wlm HOPER;   6 childr of Peter HARRYES;   wife Alborowe exec. Overseers: Rich HOPER,   & Peter HARRYES. Probate 1573. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1568-1576] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1574

JONES LANYE THURSTON WETHER

LANYE, John - of Oldbury. childr Wlm & Cath;   son in law Thos WETHER;   Edward THURSTON;   wife Cath exec. Overseers: Edward THURSTON,   & Rich JONES. Probate 1574. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1568-1576] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1576

FERISSE LYNZEY ROCHE SHERMAN STYNCHCAM TILADAM WEBBE WEST WYTHER

LYNZEY, John - of Rangeworthy. childr Thos, Elnr, & Mary;   dtr Gillian wife of Jms ROCHE & their son Wlm;   Thos SHERMAN;   Andrew WYTHER;   Edward WEBBE;   Anthony TILADAM;   wife Margt exec. Overseers: Jn FERISSE,   Alex LYNZEY,   Alex STYNCHCAM,   & Edward WEST. Probate 1576. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1568-1589] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1578

LENNIE LENNY

LENNIE, Agnes - of Cromhall. son Rich & his wife Joan;   Morgan LENNY;   son Morris exec. Probate 1578. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1568-1589] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1582

BAKER BROWNYNGE CLARCKE COLE LINCKE WORLOCKE

LINCKE, Alice - of Hope, Thornbury. aunt WORLOCKE of Hope;   Alice, & Agn dtrs of Jn BAKER;   bros Jn & Rich LINCKE;   godtrs Eliz WORLOCKE, Joan COLE, & Edy CLARCKE;   Margt & Edy WORLOCKE;   sis Kath wife of Jn BAKER exec. Overseers: aunt WORLOCKE, bro in law Jn BAKER,   & Thos BROWNYNGE. Probate 1582. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1584

LINKE PEARSE STRINGER TILLADAM WADE WILLCOCKS

LINKE, Thomas - of Rockhampton, husb. son Wlm;   Rob STRINGER;   landlord Thos PEARSE;   wife Joan exec. Overseers: Jn WILLCOCKS,   Wlm WADE,   & Rob TILLADAM. Probate 1584. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1585

ERLE LYNCHE LYNE WALKER

LYNE, Robert - of Cowhill, Oldbury, husb. bro Rich LYNE;   kinsman Jn LYNE;   bro Jn LYNE, taylor;   Jn LYNCHE, late parson of Littleton on Severn;   wife Alice exec. Overseers: neighbs Jn ERLE,   & Thos WALKER. Probate 1585. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1587

HOPPER LYDIAT LYDIATT WYGMORE

LYDIATT, Alberow - of Thornbury, widow. sons Thos & Wlm;   Cicely, Mary, & Margt LYDIAT;   son Henry LYDIATT exec. Overseers: Rich HOPPER,   & Wlm WYGMORE. Probate 1587. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1589

LUSTEY WADE WILLCOCKS

LUSTEY, Thomas - of Rockhampton, weaver. bur at Thornbury;   childr Mary, Jn, & Jane;   wife Sibell exec. Overseers: Jn WADE,   & Jn WILLCOCKS. Probate 1589. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1590

LUCY	LUCY, Edward - of Alveston, gent. Proved at Canterbury (PCC) 1590. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Olveston 1540-1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1590

HERYNGE LAWRANCE TILADAM TYLER

LAWRANCE, Richard - of Oldbury, Thornbury. childr Wlm & Rebecca;   godson Thos HERYNGE;   Agn TYLER;   wife Agn exec. Overseers: Jn TILADAM,   & Thos HERYNGE. Probate 1590. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1593

BAKER HEAVEN LYNCK LYNCKE LYNE LYNNET WARRINGTON WHITFEILD WOOD

LYNCKE, William - of Oldbury, husb. childr Edward, Henry, Wlm, Elnr, & Margt;   Rich WHITFEILD;   Thos, & Rich WARRINGTON;   Eliz BAKER;   Agn HEAVEN;   Jane LYNE;   Jn, & Thos LYNCK;   wife Margery exec. Overseers: Rich WOOD,   & Giles LYNNET of Hill. Probate 1593. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1594

BUDDINGE CLARKE GROVE HOBBES LEGGE

LEGGE, Robert - of Itchington, Tytherington, husb. childr Mary, Lucy, Emm, Susanna, Chris, & Edward;   wife Joan exec. Witnesses: Thos BUDDINGE,   Jn HOBBES,   Henry GROVE,   & Wlm CLARKE. Probate 1594. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1590-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1595

LINKE WETHER WHYTT

LINKE, Thomas - of Oldbury, husb. dtr Joan;   bro Jn LINKE;   wife Agn exec. Witnesses: Rich WETHER,   & Edward WHYTT. Probate 1595. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1596

ABBOTS ABBOTT ABBOTTS COLLOBYE GRIFFYN HARTON HOSKINS LAUNSDEN LAUNSDON REDMAN WITHERLEY

LAUNSDON, Nicholas - of Hanbrooke, Winterbourne, Gloucs, dyer, 10 Jan 1595. to be buried in the parish church of Winterbourne. to my son-in-law Robert HOSKINS - all my interest in my workhouse, tools,   etc., with a plot of ground in Stooks meade, also two horses...one bought of Leonard GRIFFYN, the other Robert HOSKINS bought of his father, and other property;   to my sonne Arthure LAUNSDEN - various furniture;   to my daughter Marye ABBOTTS - £20, paid by my son Arthur as part of the 100 marks he doth owe 6 months after the decease of me and wife Isabell;   to my daughter Johan LAUNSDON - £20;   to my son-in-law Thomas ABBOTTS - my best suit of apparel;   to Maurice WITHERLEY - my second best suit of apparel. My messuage and tenement to be inherited by (1) wife Isabell, (2) my son Arthur LAUNSDON and his wife Jane, (3) William ABBOTT (son of the said Thomas ABBOTT). Other Bequests: to my wife Isabell - my best bridle;   to Thomas ABBOTS - my best surpler. Executors: my wife Isabell, my son Arthur LAUNSDON,   and my son-in-law Robert HOSKINS. Witnesses: Thomas COLLOBYE,   Richard HARTON,   Maurice WITHERLEY, with others. Proved at London 3 May 1596 by Thomas REDMAN, n.p. attorney of  Isabel, widow, Arthur LAUNSDON and  Robert HOSKINS, executors. PRO Ref: PROB 11/87. [Contributed by cfa on 22 Feb 2004 et seq.]

1597

GREENE LONGE SEAGER SMITH TOMES

LONGE, Edward - of Olveston, husb. childr Edward, Jn & Bridget;   Jn TOMES;   wife Elnr exec. Overseers: Jn SMITH,   & Thos SEAGER of Olveston. Witness: Ralph GREENE vicar. Probate 1597. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Olveston 1540-1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1597

DYMERIE DYMERYE EWEN JOBBINS LAWRENCE

LAWRENCE, Thomas - of Cromhall. son Guy & his 2 dtrs;   Rich DYMERIE of Bibston & his wife;   dtr Margt JOBBINS & her childr;   son Henry & his 4 childr;   childr of Jn DYMERYE;   godson Thos DYMERYE;   Thos, & Ellen JOBBINS;   svt Alice EWEN;   Rich son of Thos LAWRENCE;   wife Joan exec. Overseer: son Henry LAWRENCE. Probate 1597. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1590-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1597

CRUNDALL CRUNDELL LLEN

LLEN, William - of Westerleigh, parish of Pucklechurch, Gloucs., gent., 16 Jul 1597. To the parish church aforesaid - 5s. towards reparations;   To the poor at my funeral - £5. My wife Cicelie to ratify and establish by fine by her own handwriting 3 leases of indenture made to my three daughters Elinor, Agatha, and Marye and others. I appoint wife Cicelie sole executrix. William LLEN signs. Witnesses: Nicholas CRUNDALL (clarke),   James CRUNDELL, with others. Proved 7 Aug 1597 at London (PCC) by Cicile, relict and  executrix. PRO Ref: PROB 11/90. [Contributed by cfa on 22 Feb 2004 et seq.]

1598

EANE JOANES LACROWE LAURENNE LYNKE

LAURENNE, Ralph - of Thornbury, "curyer". (recorded as "LACROWE" in index) childr Ralph, Eliz, & Thos;   dtr Joan JOANES;   wife Alice. Overseers: Wlm LYNKE,   & Jn (EANE?) Probate 1598. Researched from LDS Film #0091316. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1577-1599] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1604

BAKER DYMERIE DYMERY HIETT JOBBYNS LAWRENCE ROBERTS WALL

LAWRENCE, Joan - of Cromhall, widow. son Thos;   Rich & Jane childr of Thos LAWRENCE;   dtr Margt, & her 5 childr by Jn JOBBYNS;   Joan dtr of Jn DYMERIE of Callbruck ende;   Jn DYMERIE & his childr Anthony & 5 others;   Rich BAKER, & his sis Joan wife of Rich DYMERIE;   Guy LAWRENCE, his wife Joan & their childr Ellen, Alice, Margt, Eliz & Wlm;   Henry LAWRENCE & his childr Jn, Thos, Jms & Anthony;   svt Agn ROBERTS;   dtr Joan, & her childr Deanes HIETT, & Thos, & Jn BAKER;   sons Guy & Henry LAWRENCE execs. Overseers: Jn WALL, clerk,   & Jn DYMERY of Talruckx. Probate 1604. Researched from LDS Film #0091317. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1600-1614] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1605

DAVIS HIXE LONGE LYNCKE SPENCER

LONGE, Isabel - of Thornbury, widow. (found in 1629) son Jn & his childr Edward & Alice;   Joan & Agn LONGE;   dtr Margt wife of Jn SPENCER & their 4 childr;   godtr Isab HIXE & her sis Eliz;   Agn HIXE;   dtr Joan HIXE;   son Jn exec. Overseers: Edward DAVIS,   & Wlm LYNCKE. Probate 1605. Researched from LDS Film #0091317. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1600-1614] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1605

BRADSTON BRADSTONE CHAMBERS CLEMENT DABSON DOBSON GREGORIE GREGORY HOBBES LEWELINGE LEWELLINGE MAYO MAYOE ORGAN TYLER WICKOM WORLOCKE YEATTON

LEWELLINGE, Sisselie - of Westerleigh, Gloucs, widow, 13 Nov 1605. To be buried in the chancel of the parish church of Pucklechurch. to the children of my son-in-law William ORGAN: to Prudence ORGAN: £20;   to Katherine ORGAN, £10;   to Sissely ORGAN: £6;   to John ORGAN: two oxen and two of my best plough bullocks (and) other items;   to George ORGAN: £4. to Ellenor MAYOE (daughter of my son-in-law John MAYOE)- £6,13s.,4d. paid to John DOBSON to remain in his custody until she reaches age 14 or marriage;   to my daughter Anne DOBSON - my best feather bed &c.;   to my daughter Ellenor BRADSTON - my best velvet gorget and my best kirtill;   to my daughter Anne DABSON - my velvet gorget &c.;   to Anne LEWELLINGE (wife of William LEWELINGE) - my best cloth gown &c.;   to Prudence ORGAN and Catherine ORGAN (daughters of William ORGAN) - various clothing;   to Alice CLEMENT - my frise gown;   to my son-in-law William ORGAN - four bushels of wheat;   to the poor of Westerleigh and the poor of Pucklechurch -(each) 10s.;   to Edith HOBBES - my red petticoat;   to Thomas CLEMENT - £2;   to Joane YEATTON - £2;   to Sisselie LEWELLINGE - my best silver spoon;   to Joane WORLOCKE - a smock. My executor shall peaceably and quietly permit those persons here nominated to use all grants made by indenture or lease by my late husband William LEWELLINGE, deceased, and by myself: 1) one indenture made to Edward GREGORIE, his wife Ellyn, and his son John;   2) one indenture or lease made to John DABSON and his wife Anne;   3) one indenture made to the said John DABSON, his wife Anne, and John MAYO the younger;   4) an indenture made to John MAYOE the younger and his sister Ellenor MAYOE of a ground called the Lyde;   5) an indenture or lease made to Prudence ORGAN and George ORGAN;   6) an indenture or lease made to Ellenor BRADSTON,   Walter GREGORIE, and William GREGORIE the thing called Rodhowse;   7) an indenture or lease to Ellenor BRADSTONE and to her son William GREGORIE the thing called Crewes in the Manor of Churchlie "provided (they) and their assigns do peaceably pay their rent". Sole Executor: William LEWELLINGE - all the rest. Overseers: Master John CHAMBERS of Tressom,   and Edward GREGORY of Pucklechurch. Sisselie LEWELLINGE signs by mark. Witnesses: William ORGAN,   John DOBSON,   John TYLER,   Thomas WICKOM,   William LEWELLINGE (Senior),   John ORGAN,   Edward GREGORY,   John CHAMBERS,   William TYLER. Proved 7 Feb 1605 at London (PCC) by William LEWELLINGE.  PRO Ref: PROB 11/107. [Contributed by cfa on 22 Feb 2004 et seq.]

1607

DAINGERFIELD FOBES FORD LONGDEN MERETT PAST TRATMAN WEBBE

LONGDEN, Marian - of Wickwar. bro Wlm LONGDEN & his dtr Mary;   bro Jn LONGDEN senr & his childr Jn, Thos, Wlm, Judith, & Mary;   bro Jn LONGDEN jr & his childr Thos, Jn, Jane, Edith, Joan, & Elnr;   Cicely dtr of Joan FORD;   Thos FOBES, uncle of Thos son of Jn FOBES;   bro in law Thos FOBES exec. Overseers: Chris TRATMAN, clothier,   & Wlm PAST, weaver. Witnesses: Geo WEBBE,   Edward MERETT,   & Joan DAINGERFIELD. Probate 1607. Researched from LDS Film #0091317. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1600-1614] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1608

BROOK HILL LEGG MILENDYNE SKULL

LEGG, George - of Ircott, Alveston, husb. son Rob;   son Jn LEGG & his childr Mary, Anne, Edward & Jn;   Eliz HILL;   dtrs childr Edith & Ann BROOK;   dtr Alice BROOK;   Margery MILENDYNE;   son in law Chris BROOK exec. Overseers: Nichls LEGG,   & Rich SKULL. Probate 1608. Researched from LDS Film #0091317. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Olveston 1540-1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1612

DRINGE EYTON HORT LOVELL PRICE RANDELL

LOVELL, Katherine - of Olveston, singlewoman. Agn, Joan & Jane LOVELL;   bro Jn LOVELL exec. Overseers: Wlm EYTON,   & Jn DRINGE. Witnesses: Thos HORT,   Wlm PRICE,   & Moses RANDELL. Probate 1612. Researched from LDS Film #0091318. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Olveston 1540-1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1612

BUCKE ELLARY GEFFERYES GRIFFITH JOACHAM LOVE ROGERS SYDNEY TYLIE

LOVE, John - the younger of Westerleigh, Gloucs, mason [undated] To my son William - £10 to be received of Mr. Mathew BUCKE and to be employed until he reach 21 (but) if he should die, then to my wife Julian;   to my three sisters Anne, Katherine, and Joan - 20s. apiece;   to my three brethren Andrew, William, and Edward - 10s. apiece, when recovered from Mr. Mathew BUCKE;   to my sister Elizabeth and her son Thomas ELLARY - 10s. apiece. Executrix: my wife Julian LOVE (she) to have all other property. Overseers: my father John LOVE,   William JOACHAM senior. Debts due to me from: Thomas TYLIE, 20s. Debts I owe: to my father John LOVE, £20;   to Thomas GEFFERYES of Hannann, 40s.;   to goodwife SYDNEY of Bordwicke, 30s. Witnesses: Edward GRIFFITH clerk,   Walter ROGERS. Proved 10 Jun 1612 by Julian LOVE, relict of said deceased.  PRO Ref: PROB 11/119. [Contributed by cfa on 22 Feb 2004 et seq.]

1614

GYFFERD JONES LAWRENC LENNIE

LENNIE, William - of Oldbury on Severn, husb. son Wlm;   Elnr GYFFERD;   wife exec. Overseers: Rich JONES senr,   & Wlm LAWRENC. Probate 1614. Researched from LDS Film #0091318. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1600-1614] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1615

BURTONE DYMERY EDWARDS JONNES LENNY PULLEN WAKLEY

LENNY, Richard - of Cromhall, mason 1615. wife Kath;   dtr Joyce;   dtr Margt BURTONE;   dtr Edy DYMERY;   Mary BURTONE;   godtr Ann DYMERY;   Rob EDWARDS;   Henry WAKLEY;   Jms DYMERY;   Agn JONNES;   son Oswald exec. Overseers: Jn PULLEN,   Morris LENNY,   & Jms PULLEN. Probate 1615. Researched from LDS Film #0091318. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1616

ADAMS LAWRENCE PARNELL

LAWRENCE, Guy - of Cromhall, yeo 1616. dtrs Johane & Alice;   dtrs Margt PARNELL, & Ellen ADAMS;   granddtr Johane PARNELL;   bro Thos LAWRENCE;   wife Johane exec. Overseers: sons in law Nich PARNELL,   & Rich ADAMS. Probate 1616. Researched from LDS Film #0091318. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1618

LEWIS

LEWIS, William - of Thornbury. childr Thos, Wlm, Nich, Joan, Ellen, & Jn;   son David exec. Probate 1618. Researched from LDS Film #0091319. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1618

CHAMPNEYS CHAMPNIES LINK MARTONE ORCHIT WHITFIELD

LINK, Joan - of Oldbury. dtr Margt, & her uncle Rich WHITFIELD;   bro Rich ORCHIT of Littleton;   bro Thos;   sis Marie CHAMPNIES;   son Rich exec. Overseers: Jn MARTONE of Elberton,   & Wlm CHAMPNEYS. Probate 1618. Researched from LDS Film #0091319. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1619

EVERETT HAULL LEWIS LUDBY

LEWIS, Edith - of Henton, Berkeley, widow. dtr Martha;   cous Anna & Gillian dtr of Wlm EVERETT;   dtr Margt HAULL & her son Edw;   kinswm Eliz LUDBY;   son Wlm dec;   Thos younger son of Franc HAULL;   son Nich exec. Probate Gloucester 1619. Researched from LDS Film #0091396. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1619

GREEN KEEN KEYLOCK LICENSE NURSE

LICENSE, Anne - of All Saints, Gloucester, wid. childr Kathr, Mary & Arth;   Kathr (wife) Jn KEEN;   my bro Harmer;   Marg KEYLOCK;   dtr Marg exec. Overseers: Rich GREEN,   & Luke NURSE. Probate Gloucester 1619. Researched from LDS Film #0091396. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1619

COMPIER JENKINS LIPPIATT

LIPPIATT, John - of Hillesley, Hawkesbury, weaver. dtrs Alice & Sarah;   wife Eliz exec. Overseers: Steph COMPIER,   & Jn JENKINS. Probate Gloucester 1619. Researched from LDS Film #0091396. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1619

CAMB HATHWAY HIAT LONDON

LONDON, Jerome - of Horton. sons Thos, Franc & Jerome;   dtrs Johane & Alice;   wife Mary exec. Overseers: Franc HIAT,   Thos CAMB,   & Jn HATHWAY. Probate Gloucester 1619. Researched from LDS Film #0091396. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1619

ATTON EDWARDS LOVEDAY LYE WOODCROFT

LOVEDAY, William - of Sedham, Upton St Leonard, yeo. sons Thos, Wlm & Jn;   Agn & Thos LYE;   Jn WOODCROFT;   Wlm son of Edw LOVEDAY;   godson Wlm EDWARDS;   father in law;   wife Johan exec. Overseers: Henry ATTON gent,   bro Edw LOVEDAY,   & Jn EDWARDS of Barnwood. Probate Gloucester 1619. Researched from LDS Film #0091396. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1619

LUMBERT MARCHANT MATTHEWS SMITH TRUBIE

LUMBERT, Richard - of Bourton on the Water. (+) bro in law Hugh MARCHANT & his child;   bro Thos LUMBERT & his dtr Anne;   bro in law Rich SMITH;   sis Alice wife of Thos MATTHEWS;   bro in law Wlm TRUBIE & his dtrs Anne & Margt;   bro Rob LUMBERT & his child. Executors: bro Thos,   & bro in law Wlm TRUBIE. Overseers: bros in law Thos MATTHEWS,   & Rich SMITH. Probate Gloucester 1619. Researched from LDS Film #0091396. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Gloucester 1619] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1620

BARRETT EITON HALL LOVELL SAVADGE SYMES TOVYE

LOVELL, John - of Pillnind, Olveston, yeo. childr Agn, Joan, Thos, Jn, Wlm, Rich & Bridget;   house at Ercott;   wife Joan exec. Overseers: Wlm EITON of Bristol,   & Jn BARRETT. Witnesses: Wlm TOVYE,   Rich HALL,   Jn SAVADGE,   & Wlm SYMES. Probate 1620. Researched from LDS Film #0091319. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1999: Olveston 1620-1660] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1620

HOBBS HOPPER LENNY PRAT

LENNY, Maurice - of of Thornbury and Rangeworthy, mason 1620. sons Wlm & Rich;   son in law Rob HOBBS;   godchild: Jn HOBBS, & Maurice son of Rob HOBBS;   wife Eliz exec. Overseers: Jn HOPPER,   & Abram PRAT. Probate 1620. Researched from LDS Film #0091319. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1621

BARNARD DOALE HOBBES LENNY PRATT RODMAN

LENNY, Elizabeth - of Rangeworthy, widow. son in law Wlm LENNY;   sis Margt BARNARD;   son in law Jn RODMAN & his sons Jn & Thos. sons Rob, & Jn HOBBES execs. Overseers: Abrm PRATT,   & Wlm DOALE. Probate 1621. Researched from LDS Film #0091319. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1624

FORTUNE FOWLER HATHWAYE LAWRENCE MORTON PATCH TAYER

LAWRENCE, Ann - of Sibland, Thornbury, gent. son Guy & his childr Wlm & Kath;   son in law Francis HATHWAYE & his dtr Jelian;   kinswmn Ann dtr of Thos PATCH of Morton;   Ann dtr of Wlm MORTON of Grovening;   dtr Ann wife of Wlm MORTON of Grovening;   Thos FORTUNE of Sibland;   dtr Julian, & Margery LAWRENCE execs. Overseers: son in law Thos PATCH of Morton,   son Guy LAWRENCE of Sibland,   Wlm FOWLER,   & kinsman Jn TAYER. Probate 1624. Researched from LDS Film #0091320. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1615-1624] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1627

ARNOLD CAYNES CHARNOCK CRAMBROOK EDMUNDS JOYSE LEE SANDERS SPRING WILLIAMS

LEE, William - of Stepney, Middlesex, mariner. East India Co;   Thomas ARNOLD deceased,   John EDMUNDS smith,   Francis SPRING deceased boatswain,   Walter WILLIAMS sailor, all of the ship London;   John CAYNES of Plymouth [co Devon] gunmaker;   John CHARNOCK of London sailor;   William CRAMBROOK;   brother John LEE of Alvington, Forest of Dean, co. Gloucester husbandman;   Thomas JOYSE purser of ship London. Executor: wife Sara. Witnesses: Richard & Jonathan SANDERS. Proved 1627 - PCC (106; Skynner) [Contributed by lm on 23 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1628

LINCK

LINCK, Margery - of Oldbury. Supposedly in 1628 / not found. Probate 1628. Researched from LDS Film #0091321. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1625-1635] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1629

LENNY

LENNY, Joyce - of Cromhall. exec bro Oswald LENNY. Probate 1629. Researched from LDS Film #0091321. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1625-1635] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1629

BRISTOLL HOLLISTER HOOPER LEGG RICHARDS

LEGG, Agnes - of Latridge, Iron Acton, Gloucs, widow, 27 Apr 1629. Sole Executor: my son Arthur of Bristol. Overseers: my brother John HOLLISTER and my son Thomas LEGG.   Testator signs by mark. Witnesses: Robert HOOPER, parson of Acton, and John RICHARDS. Proved at London 13 Jun 1629 by Arthur BRISTOLL, executor. PRO  Ref: PROB 11/155. [Contributed by cfa on 22 Feb 2004 et seq.]

1631

BROMING JONES LINCKE LINKES THURNER THURSTON

LINCKE, Henry - of Oldbury, yeo. bro Wlm LINCKE & his childr Wlm, Margery & Eliz;   Wlm LINKES childr Jn, Henry, & Mary;   Chas JONES & his sis Agn;   Elnr THURSTON;   kinswoman Eliz (BROMING?);   wife exec. Overseers: Edward THURSTON,   & Rich THURNER. Probate 1631. Researched from LDS Film #0091322. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1625-1635] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1631

GODFRED JONES LYNCKE

LYNCKE, John - of Oldbury. bur Thornbury;   bro Wlm;   sis Ursula & Eliz;   Mary dtr of Rob GODFRED;   Jn JONES;   bro Thos LYNCKE;   mother;   father in law;   bro Rob GODFRED. Probate 1631. Researched from LDS Film #0091322. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1625-1635] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1636

ADAMES CULLIMORE FILDE HOWELL LAWRENCE MILLORDE PATCH THURNER

LAWRENCE, William - of Oldbury, Thornbury, yeo. son Guy;   deceased dtr Joan;   dtr Ann ADAMES & her childr Ann & Eliz;   kinsman Wlm HOWELL;   Elnr FILDE;   Henry CULLIMORE;   Jaon MILLORDE;   Rich THURNER;   wife Alice exec. Overseers: Jn PATCH,   & Rich ADAMES. Probate 1636. Researched from LDS Film #0091323. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Thornbury 1636-1650] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1639

ATKINS BOULTON LONG

LONG, John - of the Whom, Olveston, husb. childr Rich, Jn, Joan & Mary;   grandtr Miriam LONG;   son Morris exec. Overseers: Chris ATKINS,   & Jn BOULTON senr. Probate 1639. Researched from LDS Film #0091323. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1999: Olveston 1620-1660] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1644

LENNY

LENNY, Catherine - of Cromhall. (also found in 1647) late son Oswald, his wife Eliz, & their 2 childr. Probate 1644. Researched from LDS Film #0091324. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1636-1650] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1644

LENNY

LENNY, Uzzell / Oswald - of Cromhall. (recorded as missing in index) Probate 1644. Researched from LDS Film #0091324. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1636-1650] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1647

CROME DYMERY LENEY PICKE RUSSELL

LENEY, Catherine - of Cromhall, widow. (also found in 1644) son in law Jn DYMERY & his childr Joan, Ann, Edith, Eliz & Rich;   Thos son of Uzzell LENEY deceased;   Wlm son of Joseph PICKE;   dtr in law Eliz LENEY;   Rich son of Uzzell LENEY deceased exec. Overseers: Uzzell CROME,   & Rich RUSSELL. Probate 1647. Researched from LDS Film #0091325. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1998: Cromhall, &c. 1636-1650] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1648

AUSTEN HERRING LINKE MARTIN PHILLIPS SMITH

LINKE, Richard - of Elberton. Matt PHILLIPS of Aust;   Wlm AUSTEN;   sis Margt LINKE;   aunt Joan MARTIN widow. Witnesses: Thos HERRING,   & Thos SMITH. Probate 1648. Researched from LDS Film #0091325. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1999: Olveston 1620-1660] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1658

LUTON MOREMAN WEARE

LUTON, Toby - of Hinton, Dyrham, Gloucs., husbandman, 18 Oct 1656. Joint Executors: my wife Edith and my son Tobie - all my goods equally. Overseers: my brother-in-law Thomas MOREMAN and my brother Thomas LUTON the younger and Edward LUTON. Signs by mark. Witnesses: Hen. WEARE,   Margarett LUTON (by mark). Proved at London 21 May 1658 (PCC) by Edith LUTON and Toby LUTON, the  relict and natural and lawful son of the deceased. PRO Ref: PROB 11/276. [Contributed by cfa on 22 Feb 2004 et seq.]

1669

CLEMENT COBBY DYER FISHER HEANE LOWLE PRITCHARD WITHERLY

LOWLE, Margarett - of Tockington i/t/p Olvston co. Gloucester, widow, 3 Dec 1668. being weake in body yet of perfect memory … I give and bequeath unto Roberta FISHER Ten pounds in money;   unto Mary FISHER her daughter Tenn pounds & unto Thomas FISHER her sonne Tenn pounds in money …   unto Raph? LOWLE in money Twenty pounds and my wedding Ring … unto my sonne Frances LOWLE 2 Feather beds 2 paire of Sheets 7 Curtains and the [illegible] to them with the rest of the appurtenances to them belonging. And also the use and profits of my Land lying at or neare unto Withirbridge in the parish … during his naturall life … unto my grandchild Ralph LOWLE 2x20-shilling peeces of Gold … unto my grandchild Thomas all my lands and Chattells … both in co. Glocester & also co. Somersett … unto my grandchild Thomas LOWLE all the rest of my houshould goods unbequeathed …   unto my sonne Frances all my draper. Whole and Sole Executor: my grandchild Thomas LOWLE. Overseers: my trusty and wellbeloved friends Thomas Thomas [sic] HEANE Esquire and Walter CLEMENT gent. The marke of Margarett LOWLE read sealed and declared in the presents of Witnesses: Edward PRITCHARD,   the marke of Ann COBBY,   the marke of Grace WITHERLY. Submitter's Note: Margaret was the daughter of John DYER, and wife of Thomas LOWLE, both of Tockington. Probated 14 Jan 1669 - PCC by Thomas LOWLE. TNA Ref: PROB 11/329. [Contributed by jw on 20 Mar 2004 et seq.]

1673

LLOYD

LLOYD, Robert - of Whitford, co. Flint, now of Bristol, mariner. Probate 1673. Researched from LDS Film #0091327. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1999: Bristol Strays] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1679

EYRES LEWIS

LEWIS, John - of Bristol, cooper. Overseers: Mr. Francis LEWIS of North, Isle of Purbeck clerk,   & Jn EYRES of Poole co. Dorset, gent. Probate 1679. Researched from LDS Film #0091328. [Wills abstracted by Leslie Mahler in 1999: Bristol Strays] [Contributed by lm on 11 Jul 2008 et seq.]

1729

BARRETT BARTLAM DAVIS JEYNES LEWIS LYE STEPHENS

LEWIS, Comfort - of Tewkesbury co. Gloucester, 13 Sep 1727 [1 Geo II] [relict of John LEWIS late of Tewkesbury aforesaid, Gardener deceased] my two Messuages, Outhouses and Gardens... also my Great Garden... scituate lying and being in Tewkesbury aforesaid to be sold by my Executor;   to my grand daughter Comfort BARTLAM (under 21) spinster - 5£;   if she dye before aged 21 then the same 5£ amongst my four sons;   John, Joseph, Benjamin and Samuel LEWIS. Sole Executor: Mr Richard JEYNES of Tewkesbury, Baker. Signed, &c. Comfort LEWIS [her mark] with: Witnesses: Edward DAVIS;   John LEWIS;   Tho. STEPHENS. Admons. granted to Josephus LEWIS de Tewkesbury (gardener) and Samuelem LEWIS de eadem (sailor), lawful and natural sons,   and signed with Johannem BARRETT de Civit. Glouc, yeoman. Sworn before Nath LYE Su. 11 Apr 1729. GRO Ref: 1729/#130. [Contributed by me on 23 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1729

BARRETT BARTLAM DAVISON LEWIS MAN MANN MOORE

LEWIS, John - the elder of Tewkesbury co. Glouc., Gardner, 2 Feb 1711/2 [10 Anne] my daughter Sarah (the wife of Richard BARTLAM) and to my sons John, Joseph, Benjamin and Samuell - one shilling a peice;   my wife Comfort - my two messuages ... at the Barton street's end in Tewkesbury aforesaid together with the gardens ...together also with the greate Garden called by the name of the Pound Garden... all which premises I lately bought and purchased of Hilkiah DAVISON;   (also) all my personall Estate &c. and to be sole executrix. Signed &c. [the make of] John LEWIS;   Witnesses: Wm. MANN;   Eliza MANN;   Margaret MAN. Admons. granted to Josephus LEWIS de Tewkesbury (gardener) and Samuelem LEWIS de eadem (sailor), lawful and natural sons,   and signed with Johannem BARRETT de Civit. Glouc, yeoman. Sealed & Delivered in the presence of Ro. MOORE n.p. 11 Apr 1729.  GRO Ref: 1729/#129. [Contributed by me on 23 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1729

BERROW LEWIS LYE STEPHENS TWINING

LEWIS, John - senior of Tewkesbury co. Gloucester, Gardener, 10 Jan 1727 [1 Geo II] my wife Margaret LEWIS - the Lease of the House I now live in, &c. and that of the Great Garden near the Pound, lately granted to me by my late mother Comfort LEWIS deceased;   and after her decease to my son John LEWIS;   to my said son John LEWIS - all my wearing apparell both linnen and Woollen;   to my son Benjamin LEWIS - my Silver Buckles;   to my daughter Sarah LEWIS, spinster - One Gold Ring;   Sole Executrix: wife Margaret LEWIS - to have all the rest, &c. Signed &c. John LEWIS by his X mark with: Witnesses: Elizabeth BERROW(X) by her mark;   Thomas TWINING;   Tho. STEPHENS. Sworn 13 Apr 1729 by Margaret LEWIS, sole Executrix;  before Nath. LYE, Surrogate. GRO Ref: 1729/#138. See also John LEWIS the Elder and Comfort LEWIS's Wills, 11 Apr 1729 [Contributed by me on 23 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1759

ADIS GROVE LIPPIATT ROLPH SALMON

LIPPIATT, Thomas - of Thornbury, Tayler, 10 Feb 1759. Executors: son John & good friends John SALMON gent &   Benjamin ADIS cooper both of Thornbury. They are to sell his house & use profits/ rents to settle debts,   and pay to his wife Mary LIPPIATT 2s per week for life. Money remaining to be divided between sons John & Benjamin and daughter Hannah. Witnesses: Ursula GROVE, Mary GROVE &   Geo. ROLPH. Proved 28 Mar 1759. [Contributed by rw on 26 Nov 2009 et seq.]

1765

BENSON CORNOCK LAWRENCE LUCE MANNING ROLPHE WARREN WETMORE

LAWRENCE, Thomas - of Oldbury upon Severn i/t/p Thornbury, yeoman, 16 May 1763. "being now Antient yet Blessed be God of a Sound Mind & Memory". Trustees and Executors: my good ffriends Thomas WETMORE the Elder and his son Thomas WETMORE the Younger both of, or near Hill, yeomen - they to have "that Close of ground called Lodgmoor" i/t/p Thornbury which I purchased of one {blank} MANNING" to be held in trust for my daughter Hester and son in law Thomas LUCE (also) two hundred pounds for my 5 grandchildren Lawrence, John, Hester, Elizabeth otherwise Betty and William LUCE to have at 21 or at marriage equally;   my kinswoman and servant Rachel WARREN to have ten pounds also "the Bedd in which she now lyes, with Bedstead, Bolster, a Blankettt, Sheet and Rugg" thereto belonging delivered a week after my Interment. Witnesses: Wm. CORNOCK(sg), Thomas CORNOCK(sg),   Geo: ROLPHE. Proved 19 Jan 1765 before James BENSON. GRO Ref: 1765/#10. [Contributed by rl on 23 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1777

BERNARD LIPPIATT TAYLER TAYLOR WEBB

LIPPIATT, John - of Thornbury, Taylor & Innholder, 27 Mar 1777. wife Ann LIPPIATT* - messuage or tenement in Thornbury Borough called Pye Corner - for her life;   then to son William LIPPIATT &   his heirs. If William dies without heirs,   then premises to son John LIPPIATT & his heirs forever;   to son William LIPPIATT - £20;   to son John LIPPIATT - £30;   to daughter Ann wife of Benjamin BERNARD, glover - £20;   to daughter Hannah LIPPIATT - £30.   Rest & residue to wife Ann. Witnesses: Arthur TAYLER,   James TAYLOR &   George WEBB. Proved 15 Oct 1777. [Contributed by rw on 26 Nov 2009 et seq.]

1785

BARNETT JONES LIPPIATT PARNELL TAYLOR

LIPPIATT, Ann - of Thornbury, widow, 19 Jun 1780. to daughter Ann wife of Benjamin BARNETT for life - copyhold Messuage with garden & orchard at Sibland - and afterwards to granddaughter Ann BARNETT;   to daughter Ann BARNETT - £30;   to daughter James TAYLOR - £50;   to granddaughter Ann BARNETT - wearing apparell;   to only surviving son John LIPPIATT* - Household goods, stock in trade,   goods, chattells, personal estate. Witnesses: Thomas JONES,   Hu. PARNELL. Proved 28 Oct 1785. [Contributed by rw on 26 Nov 2009 et seq.]

1800

BARNETT CORNOCK FORD HUGHES LIPPIATT PARNELL TAYLOR

LIPPIATT, John - of Thornbury Innholder, 14 Apr 1786, to wife Elizabeth {LIPPIATT}* - messuage called Pye Corner,   now in tenure of Thomas FORD - for her life;   after Elizabeth's death - to his lawful issue. If none, then to nephew John TAYLOR son of sister Hannah TAYLOR. Watch & Alarm clock to nephew William Lippiatt BARNETT [son of sister Ann BARNETT];   Rest & residue, stock in trade, money, book debts,   household goods & personal estate to his wife Elizabeth. Witnesses: Thos. CORNOCK,   Saml. HUGHES &   Hu. PARNELL. Proved - with will of Elizabeth his wife, by her executors on 31 Jul 1800.  GRO Ref: 1800/123 - see Elizabeth LIPPIATT 1800/124. [Contributed by rw on 26 Nov 2009 et seq.]

1800

BARNETT BEVAN BRUTON BURNETT ELEY GREENWOOD LIPPIATT MONDAY SHEPHERD TAYLOR THOMAS TOMPKINS WILLIAMS WOOLWRIGHT

LIPPIATT, Elizabeth - of town & Borough of Thornbury, widow, 27 Dec 1799. to 3 nieces - Elizabeth wife of John BRUTON,   Sarah ELEY & Hannah ELEY daughters of late sister Ann ELEY - 19 guineas each;   to 2 nieces Hannah & Mary daughters of late sister Sarah TOMPKINS » £10 each;   to 3 nieces Hannah GREENWOOD, Sarah GREENWOOD &   Mary wife of John SHEPHERD daughters of sister Mary GREENWOOD widow - 19 guineas each;   to 2 nieces - Hester wife of Edward MONDAY, and Mary TAYLOR daughters of my sister Hester TAYLOR, widow - 19 guineas each;   to Mary wife of Thomas WOOLWRIGHT the younger - 19 guineas;   to Ann BURNETT, widow - £5;   to nephews James ELEY the younger, staymaker and John GREENWOOD, cordwainer, both of Thornbury - 5 guineas for their trouble as executors and trustees. Various items of furniture & clothes also distributed among nieces &   nephews;   to John BARNETT son of Ann BARNETT - large Family Bible. Rest & residue - after legacies & debts paid - to James ELEY &   John GREENWOOD - in trust for Ann Lippiatt THOMAS,   the illegitimate daughter of Mary the wife of James WILLIAMS of Olveston (late Mary THOMAS, singlewoman), to be paid when she is 21;   interest and dividends for her maintenance & education. If Ann Lippiatt THOMAS dies before she is 21 - in trust for the children of Ann BARNETT &   Hannah wife of late James TAYLOR, innkeeper. Note: Ann Lippiatt THOMAS was born 9 Feb 1785 and married James BEVAN on 28 Aug 1804. James ELEY was one of the witnesses. Proved 31 Jul 1800. GRO Ref: 1800/124. [Contributed by rw on 26 Nov 2009 et seq.]

1867

DOWNING LAILEY

LAILEY, George Nicholson, of Cheltenham Glos., Railway Station Master, GWR [Great Western Railway], 27 Aug 1867. Beneficiary: wife Emma LAILEY*. Witnesses: James DOWNING of Cheltenham, Glos., Draper and James DOWNING the younger. [Contributed by ud on 23 Oct 2003 et seq.]

1897

DAVIES LITTLE SALE

LITTLE, Gen Alfred Butler - of The Grove, Stroud, signed 28 Jun 1895. Beneficiaries: brother Edward Caruthers LITTLE, executor & trustee;   nephew Edward Palling LITTLE, executor & trustee;   nephew John Caruthers LITTLE;   brother Thomas Palling LITTLE;   brother John Caruthers LITTLE;   nephew Thomas Gurney LITTLE;   nephew Charles William LITTLE;   nephew Alfred Goldsmith LITTLE;   nephew Frederick Arthur LITTLE;   nephew George Caruthers LITTLE;   nephew Francis Ernest LITTLE;   niece Emma Grace SALE;   niece Mary Ann DAVIES;   also mentions late brother William Caruthers LITTLE. Proved at Gloucester 19 Mar 1897. [Contributed by mp on 10 Aug 2006 et seq.]

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