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Thomas Emerson of Howsham was buried December 25, 1657.
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 205-206). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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UPDATE: 2019-01-29
SOURCE: Listed below
will of the father of the Haverhill settlers, copied from the original in the probate office in the city of Lincoln, England,
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 149-150). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
In the name of God amen, I Thomas Emerson of Howsham in the parish of Cadney in the countie of Lincoln yeoman. Aged and weake in body. But of sound and pfect memorie praised be God for it doe make and constitute this my last Will and testament in manner and forme folowing, Viz: Imp"": I bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God my heavenly maker and Redeemer, And my body decently to be buried in the parish church yard of Cadney nere unto the place where my wife was buried, And of my worldly goods I thus dispose,
Imprimis I give to Edward Emerson my sonne twentie pounds to be payd to him within three monthes after my decease,
Item I give to my sonne Thomas Emerson twentie pounds to be likewise payed within three monthes after my decease.
Item I give to my sonne Michael Emerson five pounds to be payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth Lilforth and her children four pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to Robert Emerson my sonne ffive pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same.
Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter twentie shillings, Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter three shillings foure pence in the month to be payd out of my lands and tenements in Howsham for and dureing her naturall life, to begin at my decease,
Item I give to Anne Wright my grandchild twentie shillings.
All these several sumes I will that they be payd as formerly mentioned And also that they receive them with their own hands in Howsham and there give a discharge to my executor. Excepting Elizahrth Lilt'unl and her childnm, ffur whoino I will that an a(iuitanct' from herself or from my sonnc; Michael or my sonne Robert shall he a discharge.
Item my mind and will is that if any of my children here in England die before my decease That then the rest of my children shall devidc that legacie amongst them.
Item 1 give to all my grandchildren not mentioned before twelve pence apeece.
Item I give to the poore of the parish of Cadney five shillings,
All the rest of my goods and chattells undisposed I give to my sonne John Emerson whom I doe make my sole executor to discharge all my debts and legacies and funeral charges
In witnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this twentieth day of May 1656 the marke Seyled and Confirmed Thomas (X) Emerson in the psence of Mi. Weekley Pbat. 27 die Septembris 1661
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 166-170). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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Thomas Emerson's will states that he desires burial in the church yard of Cadney.
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CHILDREN:
Edward
Thomas
Michael
Elizabeth
Robert
Isabel
GRANDDAUGHTER
Anne
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Thomas Emerson of Howsham was buried December 25, 1657.
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 205-206). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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UPDATE: 2019-01-29
SOURCE: Listed below
will of the father of the Haverhill settlers, copied from the original in the probate office in the city of Lincoln, England,
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 149-150). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
In the name of God amen, I Thomas Emerson of Howsham in the parish of Cadney in the countie of Lincoln yeoman. Aged and weake in body. But of sound and pfect memorie praised be God for it doe make and constitute this my last Will and testament in manner and forme folowing, Viz: Imp"": I bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God my heavenly maker and Redeemer, And my body decently to be buried in the parish church yard of Cadney nere unto the place where my wife was buried, And of my worldly goods I thus dispose,
Imprimis I give to Edward Emerson my sonne twentie pounds to be payd to him within three monthes after my decease,
Item I give to my sonne Thomas Emerson twentie pounds to be likewise payed within three monthes after my decease.
Item I give to my sonne Michael Emerson five pounds to be payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth Lilforth and her children four pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to Robert Emerson my sonne ffive pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same.
Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter twentie shillings, Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter three shillings foure pence in the month to be payd out of my lands and tenements in Howsham for and dureing her naturall life, to begin at my decease,
Item I give to Anne Wright my grandchild twentie shillings.
All these several sumes I will that they be payd as formerly mentioned And also that they receive them with their own hands in Howsham and there give a discharge to my executor. Excepting Elizahrth Lilt'unl and her childnm, ffur whoino I will that an a(iuitanct' from herself or from my sonnc; Michael or my sonne Robert shall he a discharge.
Item my mind and will is that if any of my children here in England die before my decease That then the rest of my children shall devidc that legacie amongst them.
Item 1 give to all my grandchildren not mentioned before twelve pence apeece.
Item I give to the poore of the parish of Cadney five shillings,
All the rest of my goods and chattells undisposed I give to my sonne John Emerson whom I doe make my sole executor to discharge all my debts and legacies and funeral charges
In witnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this twentieth day of May 1656 the marke Seyled and Confirmed Thomas (X) Emerson in the psence of Mi. Weekley Pbat. 27 die Septembris 1661
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 166-170). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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Thomas Emerson's will states that he desires burial in the church yard of Cadney.
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CHILDREN:
Edward
Thomas
Michael
Elizabeth
Robert
Isabel
GRANDDAUGHTER
Anne
Researched and Compiled by Fran Chancellor
Realigned for readability....
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Thomas Emerson of Howsham was buried December 25, 1657.
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 205-206). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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UPDATE: 2019-01-29
SOURCE: Listed below
will of the father of the Haverhill settlers, copied from the original in the probate office in the city of Lincoln, England,
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 149-150). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
In the name of God amen, I Thomas Emerson of Howsham in the parish of Cadney in the countie of Lincoln yeoman. Aged and weake in body. But of sound and pfect memorie praised be God for it doe make and constitute this my last Will and testament in manner and forme folowing, Viz: Imp"": I bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God my heavenly maker and Redeemer, And my body decently to be buried in the parish church yard of Cadney nere unto the place where my wife was buried, And of my worldly goods I thus dispose,
Imprimis I give to Edward Emerson my sonne twentie pounds to be payd to him within three monthes after my decease,
Item I give to my sonne Thomas Emerson twentie pounds to be likewise payed within three monthes after my decease.
Item I give to my sonne Michael Emerson five pounds to be payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth Lilforth and her children four pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to Robert Emerson my sonne ffive pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same.
Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter twentie shillings, Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter three shillings foure pence in the month to be payd out of my lands and tenements in Howsham for and dureing her naturall life, to begin at my decease,
Item I give to Anne Wright my grandchild twentie shillings.
All these several sumes I will that they be payd as formerly mentioned And also that they receive them with their own hands in Howsham and there give a discharge to my executor. Excepting Elizahrth Lilt'unl and her childnm, ffur whoino I will that an a(iuitanct' from herself or from my sonnc; Michael or my sonne Robert shall he a discharge.
Item my mind and will is that if any of my children here in England die before my decease That then the rest of my children shall devidc that legacie amongst them.
Item 1 give to all my grandchildren not mentioned before twelve pence apeece.
Item I give to the poore of the parish of Cadney five shillings,
All the rest of my goods and chattells undisposed I give to my sonne John Emerson whom I doe make my sole executor to discharge all my debts and legacies and funeral charges
In witnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this twentieth day of May 1656 the marke Seyled and Confirmed Thomas (X) Emerson in the psence of Mi. Weekley Pbat. 27 die Septembris 1661
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 166-170). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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Thomas Emerson's will states that he desires burial in the church yard of Cadney.
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CHILDREN:
Edward
Thomas
Michael
Elizabeth
Robert
Isabel
GRANDDAUGHTER
Anne
Researched and Compiled by Fran Chancellor
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Thomas Emerson of Howsham was buried December 25, 1657.
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 205-206). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
*******************************************************************************
UPDATE: 2019-01-29
SOURCE: Listed below
will of the father of the Haverhill settlers, copied from the original in the probate office in the city of Lincoln, England,
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 149-150). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
In the name of God amen, I Thomas Emerson of Howsham in the parish of Cadney in the countie of Lincoln yeoman. Aged and weake in body. But of sound and pfect memorie praised be God for it doe make and constitute this my last Will and testament in manner and forme folowing, Viz: Imp"": I bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God my heavenly maker and Redeemer, And my body decently to be buried in the parish church yard of Cadney nere unto the place where my wife was buried, And of my worldly goods I thus dispose,
Imprimis I give to Edward Emerson my sonne twentie pounds to be payd to him within three monthes after my decease,
Item I give to my sonne Thomas Emerson twentie pounds to be likewise payed within three monthes after my decease.
Item I give to my sonne Michael Emerson five pounds to be payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to my daughter Elizabeth Lilforth and her children four pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same,
Item I give to Robert Emerson my sonne ffive pounds to be likewise payd within five weeks after the demanding of the same.
Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter twentie shillings, Item I give to Isabell Grantham my daughter three shillings foure pence in the month to be payd out of my lands and tenements in Howsham for and dureing her naturall life, to begin at my decease,
Item I give to Anne Wright my grandchild twentie shillings.
All these several sumes I will that they be payd as formerly mentioned And also that they receive them with their own hands in Howsham and there give a discharge to my executor. Excepting Elizahrth Lilt'unl and her childnm, ffur whoino I will that an a(iuitanct' from herself or from my sonnc; Michael or my sonne Robert shall he a discharge.
Item my mind and will is that if any of my children here in England die before my decease That then the rest of my children shall devidc that legacie amongst them.
Item 1 give to all my grandchildren not mentioned before twelve pence apeece.
Item I give to the poore of the parish of Cadney five shillings,
All the rest of my goods and chattells undisposed I give to my sonne John Emerson whom I doe make my sole executor to discharge all my debts and legacies and funeral charges
In witnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this twentieth day of May 1656 the marke Seyled and Confirmed Thomas (X) Emerson in the psence of Mi. Weekley Pbat. 27 die Septembris 1661
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 166-170). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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Thomas Emerson's will states that he desires burial in the church yard of Cadney.
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CHILDREN:
Edward
Thomas
Michael
Elizabeth
Robert
Isabel
GRANDDAUGHTER
Anne
Researched and Compiled by Fran Chancellor
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buried in the parish church yard of Cadney nere unto the place where my wife was buried,
Pope, Charles Henry, 1841-1918. The Haverhill Emersons (Kindle Locations 152-153). Boston [etc.] Mass., Murray and Emery.
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