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Found this will online. Might be of use to researchers of English BassettsJOHN CLARK of Chadwell, 30 June 1562. (417) To be buried in Chadwell church. To Agnes my wife the lease of Shorsylles with the cattle and corn belonging. To Thomas BASSETT, my sister's son, 1 red wennel calf of this year and my great spit. To Elizabeth, my sister's daughter, 1 other red wennel calf of this year. To William BASSETT, my sister's son, 1 wennel bulkin of this year, a brown mare colt of 3 years, and a great brass pot. To every of my godchildren 4d. To every poor household in Chadwell 1 peck of rye. To Agnes PRENTYS 1 brown bullock of a year and the vantage, and a great cauldron that is at her mother's. To her mother 1 lamb, Alice PRENTYS and Thomas PRENTYSE each 1 lamb, Joan COPE 1 red bullock, Henry HARVYE 1 lamb, and Margaret GYBSON 1 sheep. To the poor men's box 2s. The residue of my goods to my wife, whom I ordain my executrix. I ordain my brother BASSETT supervisor, and for his pains 3s.4d. Witnesses: John HEARDE, John BASSETT, William Dale. Proved 1 Sept. 1562.
  
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