Wills: 38 Henry VI (1459-60)

ANNO 38 HENRY VI.

Monday next after the Feast of S. Martin in Yeme [11 Nov.].

Chynnore (Thomas), fishmonger.—To be buried in the monastery of S. Mary of Graces near the Tower. Releases a portion of a debt due to him from the abbot and convent of the said monastery, on condition they maintain a chantry in their chapel of S. Anne for the good of his soul. To Johanna his wife he leaves his interest in a mansion situate within the close of the Hospital of S. Katherine near the Tower. His feoffees in trust of lands and tenements in the parishes of S. John in Walbroke, S. Dunstan in le Est, S. Mary de Fanchirche, and elsewhere within the City, as well as in the parish of Chynnore and elsewhere in the county of Oxford, are directed to convey the same to his aforesaid wife, her heirs and assigns. The reversion of certain lands and tenements in the parish of S. Mary atte Hill near Billingesgate and elsewhere within the City he leaves to the Wardens of the Art or Mistery of Fishmongers of the City, to the use of the commonalty of the said art or mistery. Dated within the close of S. Katherine aforesaid, 6 January, A.D. 1442.
Roll 188 (12).

Merssh (Roger), clerk, citizen and mercer.—To be buried in the new chapel called "Shiryngton Chapell" near the north door of S. Paul's. To the Dean and Chapter of S. Paul's Church he leaves tenements and shops in the parishes of S. Mary de Bothaw and S. John upon Walbrok, charged with the observance of the obit of Walter Shiryngton, late Canon Stagiary in the said church, in manner as directed. The residue of the issues and profits, after disbursement of charges, to be placed in the chest containing the property of Walter Shiryngton's chantry, (fn. 1) and used for the maintenance of the said tenements as well as of the chapel aforesaid, and of the chamber and library annexed thereto. His testament to be enrolled in the Husting of London, according to the custom, immediately after his decease, and title deeds touching the above property are to be delivered by one of his executors to the Dean and Chapter of S. Paul's. He further undertakes upon oath not to alter his will in respect of the tenements aforesaid without the assent of the Dean and Chapter. Dated London, 10 September, A.D. 1457.
Roll 188 (13).

Monday next after the Feast of S. Wulstan, Bishop [19 Jan.].

Rowell (John), otherwise called "Grymesby," brewer.—To the rector and churchwardens of the parish church of S. Andrew in Holborn he leaves certain lands and tenements in the lane called "Faytereslane," subject to a charge of thirty-two shillings by the year for a chantry for the good of his soul, the souls of Avice Edyman, Thomas Knolles, grocer, and others. The residue of the issues and profits to be devoted to the construction of a belfry and of the north-west end of the church of S. Andrew aforesaid, or to the use of the Guild or Fraternity of S. Sithe therein, at the discretion of the said rector, &c. Dated London, Thursday next after the Nativity of S. John Baptist [24 June], A.D. 1447.
Roll 188 (29).

Strete (Simon), grocer.—To be buried in the church of S. Antonin. (fn. 2) To the Wardens and Commonalty of the Mistery of Grocers of the City of London he leaves a tenement in Honylane in the parish of All Hallows de Honylane, near tenements called "Bosum is Inne" (fn. 3) and "le Hole Bole," together with the advowson of the said parish church, so that the said wardens and commonalty duly observe the obit of Thomas, son of Thomas Knolles, late grocer, within the said church in manner as directed at an expenditure of twenty shillings. In default the tenement and advowson aforesaid to remain to Richard Keteryk, the rector, and churchwardens of the church of S. Antonin and their successors, for similar uses. Also to the rector and churchwardens of S. Antonin aforesaid he leaves an annual rent of five marks issuing from tenements in the parish of S. Antonin for the maintenance of a chantry as set out; remainder in default to the Master and Brethren of the Hospital of S. Bartholomew in Westsmythfeld for like purpose. Dated London, 14 March, A.D. 1456.
Roll 188 (30).

Monday next before the Feast of S. Gregory, Pope [12 March].

Body (John), "peyntour."—To Master Stephen Germen, the rector of the church of S. Augustine at S. Paul's Gate, and his successors he leaves a tenement and parcel of land within the parish of S. Augustine aforesaid in pure and perpetual alms. Dated London, Thursday, 15 January, A.D. 1455.
Roll 188 (33).

Frowyk (fn. 4) (Henry), mercer, late Alderman.—To be buried in the church of S. Thomas the Martyr called "de Acon," as in his testament touching his movable goods more fully is declared. To William Morlond, the rector, churchwardens and other parishioners of the church of S. Mary le Bow, tenements in Watlyngstrete in the parish of S. Antonin at the corner of Sooperlane, and also in Walbroke in the parish of S. Stephen upon Walbroke, and in the parish of S. Michael de Wodestrete, charged with the maintenance of a chantry at the altar of S. Nicholas in the church of S. Mary aforesaid for the good of his soul, the souls of John Coventre, mercer and Alderman, and others, in manner as directed. Also he leaves the said rector, &c., an iron-bound chest with instrument called "le Bolt" of iron over the lock, wherein to keep all title deeds, &c., touching the aforesaid property, and the surplus rents and profits. In case of default made in carrying out the terms of his devise the property is to go over to the Masters, Wardens or Guardians, and Commonalty of the Mistery of Mercery of London for like purposes; and further in default, to the Mayor, Chamberlain, and Commonalty of the City for the time being. Dated London, 19 April, A.D. 1459.
Roll 188 (36).

Monday next before the Feast of S. Petronilla, Virgin [31 May].

Frowyk (Henry), mercer and Alderman.—To John Neel, Master of the House or Hospital of S. Thomas the Martyr de Acon, and brethren of the same, an annual quitrent of ten marks issuing from lands and tenements in the parish of All Hallows de Bredstrete, so that the said master, &c., pray for his soul and the soul of Isabella his wife, and duly observe the obit of William Oliver and of Matilda, wife of the same, as directed; and farther that the said master maintain and educate two boys as choristers (Choristas sive Paraphonistas) the said boys to be chosen for their good character and voices and for no other reason (absque omni carnali affeccione), one of them to be known as "Frowykes Querester" and the other as "Oliveres Querester." (fn. 5) Dated London, 7 September, A.D. 1453.
Roll 188 (38).