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The Register of York Wills
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The Register of
York Wills can be searched via Find my past and ordered through them via the
Borthwick Institute at York University.
The relevant
material for the Farndales is:
1372
FAR00030
- John de Farndale: will proved at York 27 Sep 1372
Results for
York Medieval Probate Index, 1267-1500:
1398
FAR00036
- Will of William Farnedale, of Schyrefhoton,
proved 1397/8. “In the name of God Amen. I, William Farnedale,
on 23 February 1397/8, in good memory, make my testament in this manner.
Firstly, I bequeath my soul to God and the Blessed Mary and all the Saints, and
my body to be buried in the Churchyard at Schyrefhoton.
Item, I bequeath as mortuary payment, the best animal I have. I bequeath to be
burned around my body, as candles, 8lbs of wax. Item, I bequeath to the High
Altar for sins forgiven, 4s. Item, I bequeath to a Chaplain to celebrate divine
services for my soul in the Parish Church of Schyrefhoton
for a whole year, 100s. Item, I bequeath to the fabric of St Peter’s York, 6s
8d. Item, I bequeath to Sir John Ferriby, Robert Gyllyng
and William Barneby, 6s 8d each (20s). I bequeath to the Church of Schirefhoton for putting lead on the south roof, 20s. Item,
I bequeath to each Canon of the Monastery of Marton 12d. I bequeath to every
Chaplain ministering on the day of my funeral, 6d. Item, I bequeath to my wife
Juliana, 4li and to my son Richard, 4li. Item, I bequeath to every poor person
on the day of my burial 1d. Item, I bequeath to my son Richard my small sword
with all my knives. Item, I bequeath to my daughter Helen, two cows. Item, I
bequeath to my daughter, Agnes 2 bullocks and two plough beasts. Item, I
bequeath to Richard Batlay 2 bullocks, Item, I
bequeath to Margaret Batlay 2 bullocks and 2 plough
beasts. I bequeath the rest of my goods to my wife Juliana, my son Richard and my daughter Helen. And I appoint Sir John Alwent, Rector of the Parish Church of Midelham, Juliana
Farndale, Richard Farndale and William Huby, my executors. In witness whereof I
have set my seal. Witnesses: Sir Robert de Hoton,
Prior of Marton and Sir John de Park, Chaplain and many others, date as above.”
Administration granted 13 March 1397/8 to Richard Farndale and William Huby,
rights of Juliana, relict of the deceased, being reserved. Sir John Alwent relinquishes all his rights. (Translation of the Latin text of the Will
held at York Prob Reg: 2/13). York Medieval Probate Index, 1267-1500, York
Prerogative & Exchequer Courts, Will; Language: Latin; Will date: 23 Feb
1397/8; Probate date: 13 Mar 1397/8; Reference code: ProbReg
2; Folio: 13r
William
Farndale Farnedale 1398 Sheriff Hutton York
Prerogative & Exchequer Courts – Order through the Borthwick Institute for
Archives through Fid My Past
1435
FAR00044
- The Will of Richard Farendale, proved at Sherifhoton 21 Dec 1435. ‘In the name of God Amen, 8th
December 1435. I Richard Farndell being of sound mind make my will in this
manner. Firstly, I bequeath and Commend my soul to God
Almighty, My Creator, and my body to be buried in my said Parish Church. Item.
I bequeath a grey horse with saddle and reins and my armour, viz: a bascinet, a
breast plate, a pair of vembraces and a pair of rerebraces with leg harness as my mortuary payment. And I
bequeath 3 lbs of wax to be burned around my body on the day of my burial.
Item. I bequeath to the Vicar of my Parish Church 6s 8d and to every chaplain
taking part in my burial service Mass, 4d. And I bequeath 26s 8d for mending a
service book for the use of the parish church. And to the fabric of the
Cathedral Church of St Peter York, 12d. And I bequeath to my daughter Margorie
at her marriage 10 marks, if she live to be
marriageable age. And if she die before she arrives at
her years of discretion, I wish the said 10 marks to be divided equally between
my daughters Agnes and Alice. And I bequeath to Joan Brantyng
40s and a bed. And to the four orders of friars
mendicant of York 20s and two quarters of corn to be divided in equal portions.
And to John Pyper 2s. And as regards the rest of my funeral expenses, I wish
them to be paid at the discretion of my executors. The rest of my goods, not
bequeathed above, my debts having been paid, I bequeath to the said Margorie,
my daughter, to be divided among them in equal parts. And I make the said
Thomas Robynson and John Couper and Margorie my
daughter, my executors, faithfully to implement the terms of my will.
Witnesses; Robert, Vicar of the Church of Hoton,
William Huby of the same, John Burdley of the same
and many others.’ Administration granted to Thomas and John on 21st December
1435 with rights reserved for similar administration to be granted to Margorie.
(Translated from Latin text of Will held at York. Prob. Reg. 3/441). York
Prerogative & Exchequer Courts, Will; Language: Latin; Will date: 8 Dec
1435; Probate date: 21 Dec 1435; Reference code: ProbReg
3; Folio: 441r, York Medieval Probate Index, 1267-1500
1547
FAR00058
- Alice Farndale Will 1 August 1547
Prerogative
& Exchequer Courts Of York Probate Index,
1688-1858 – 13 results but 8 individual Farndales