16th Century Greensted Wills – John CLAYE the younger of Harlow, 6 Nov. 1564

John CLAYE the younger of Harlow, 6 Nov. 1564

To the poor people of Harlow 6s 8d. To John my son £6 13s. 4d. to be paid to him by John KYNGE of Latton Priory at 22 or marriage; 1 red bullock with a star in the forehead being 3 years old, 2 sheep, a pair of new cart wheels, the best cheese, and the best brass pot. To Henry my son £6 13s. 4d. at 22 or marriage, to be delivered by John FYNCHE of Great Parndon; 1 brown bullock, 2 sheep, the 2nd brass pot, nd the second chest. To Joan my wife my house and lands in Stanford Rivers and Greenstead [juxta Ongar] for 8 years after my decease; afterwards Robert my son shall have the rent for other 8 years to be let at the discretion of my overseers, and the rent to him at 22 or marriage; 1 red bullock, 2 sheep and 1 chest. To George my son my said house and lands after the said terms of years; 1 bullock of 3 years and 2 sheep at 15. To Joan my daughter £3 6s 8d at 18, a cupboard in thehall, a bed and 2 pewter dishes at 18. To Alice my daughter £3 6s. 8d., a featherbed, 2 pewter dishes and a hutch at 18. To John my servant 3s. 4d. and Joyce my maidservant 8d. The rest of my goods to Joan my wife, whom I make my executrix. I ordain John KYNGE and John FYNCH my overseers, and for the pains 5s each. Witnesses: John KINGE, Richard WELLES, Richard HARRYSON clerk [vicar of Harlow]. Proved 12 Mar 1564/5