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D2977 - Measham family of Repton - 1275-1702
2 - Measham Family Records - 1305-1914
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D2977/2/140
Title
Original will (proved, Lichfield, 10 Dec 1558), William Measham of Repton Desires burial in the church of 'Saint Whystan King and Martyr', Repton, Bequests:-Lichfield Cathedral, 4d; Children, Roger, William, Joan and Margery, £6 13s 4d each; The poor of Repton and Milton, 20s to be bestowed in bread; Son Ralph, all land in Repton, had by William's wife from her father Thomas Percye, except the cottage where William Breres lives (this to son Roger); Son Richard and his wife , 4 sheep; Wife, one of the 'meanes' that I have from Mr Fyndren (the other to son Richard); Son Ralph, a yoke of oxen, the best wain with all other implements and 'reament'; Agnes Gilbert, a ewe; Anges Rutter, a ewe and 12d; Hosburne's wife, 12d; Wife Joan and son Ralph are appointed executors; Witnesses: Roger Nyclasson, Richard Corden, Richard Measham, John Walton curate
Date
1558
Description
1 Aug 1556
Level
File
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Derbyshire Record Office
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Measham family of Repton
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