WILL OF ROBERTE GOSNOLD the younger, of Ottley, co. Suffolk, dated 26 January 1558. I bequeath my body to be buried in the churchyard of Ottley, nigh unto my wife's grave. Item, to John Gosnold my son all those lands I have had in occupation by the space of certain years, parcel of Chamberlaines, sometime called Alfrdye's chantry, for 21 years after my decease; then to remain to Anthony Gosnold my son and his heirs male, the said lands, nevertheless, to remain at liberty to the performasion of the will of Robert Gosnold my father. I give to Robert Gosnold my son, my manor called Cardon haulle in tail male. To my daughters, viz. Anne, Alice, Dorothy, Kathe, Mary, Agnes, Cicely and Judith, 50 li apiece on their marriage of several ages of 24, vis. 30 li. apiece from myself, and 20 li to the gift of Robert Vessey, my father in law to every of them. I give to my executors my farm of Charefeld Closse for the bringing up of my children for 10 years, and the residue of my term therein to him that shall be owner of the tenement I now dwell in. I bequeath to my son Robert, my two double gilt bowls, and a bed which he hath of mine in London etc. I will that all things in my hall and parlour etc. shall remain to him that shall have this house, according as it may appear by an inventory made by own hand, 1 February 1557. To William Gosnold, my son, a littill white boule of silver. To Edward Gosnold, my son, 6 silver spoons. I give to Elizabeth Morse my servant, one of my best brass pots. To Johane Stowford my servant two pairs of sheets. To William Gosnold, my son, 200 li. out of my moiety of the manor of Leyborne. I bequeath to Edward Gosnold, my son, 100 li. as appointed in the will of my father Robert Gosnold, and a further 100 li. at his age of 21. Small money legacies to Robert Wythe, Robert Bonde, Thomas Dryner, Thomas Stamperd and Thomas Chantnes. If any of my sons refuse to advertisement and counsel of my father and their grandfather, their portions shall be at the will of my said father. Executors: my sons Robert and Anthony Gosnold. By me Robert Gosnold ecutors: my sons Robert and Anthony Gosnold. By me Roberte Gosnold Junior. Witn: Lyonell Morse Senior, Wyllyam Armigerd, Roberte Tovell, Proved 27 April 1559 by Robert Gosnold, one of the executors, with power reserved, etc.
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