Will of John Sackett of Braunston, Lincoln, 10 June 1680, proved in the Canterbury Prerogative Court, 4 November 1680 (National Archives, Kew, PROB 11/364 quire 155). (Researched by Marion Sackett).
JOHN SACKETT
Dated 10 Jun 1680 Proved 4 Nov 1680 [Abstract by Marion Sackett]
Clerke; Braunston, County of City of Lincoln
Brother = Nathaniel of Canterbury Executor. All lands, tenements etc. in St Peters & St Johns, Thanet, or elsewhere, for life. Then to Nathaniel’s son, John.
Sister = Elizabeth £30
Sister = Patience PULVERTOFT £10
Nephew = Robert SCUDDER £5
Poor of Braunston £5
Old servant William BOTT 40/-
Each current servant [when John dies] 10/-
Nephew = Charles DICUS lease of rectory of Tilmanton on condition he pays the following legacies :-
His brother = Humfry £15
His brother = John £25
His brother = Thomas £35
His sister = Sarah £55
His sister = Judith £60 at age 21 in the meantime, lawful interest
His sister = Katherine 55 marks at age 21 for respective portions
His sister Elizabeth 100 marks at age 21
Danyell PAMPHLET of Dumpton &
John GILLOE of Newland Grange, Guardians of Charles during his minority. 20/- each.
Thanet, yeomen
My most honoured Patron, Thomas MERES 22 shilling pieces of gold
My noble Patroness, the Lady MERES one Ros: Real pieces of gold of King Henry VIII
[Plus another bequest – illegible]
Witnesses: Tho. FOREMAN, Wm. TAN