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Will of John Elyot of Shipton, 1478/9
Herts RO 2AR29
[translated from Latin]
In etc. 8 Jan 1478 I John Elyot of Schypton in the parish of Wynslowe sound etc. make my will etc. Item I bequeath to the high altar 3 bushels of barley. Item to the altar of St Mary 1 bushel of barley. Item to the altar of the blessed Mary in purification 1 bushel of barley. Item to the altar of St Nicholas 1 bushel of barley. Item to the altar of St Thomas the martyr 1 bushel of barley. Item to the repair of the torches 12d. Item to the light of the holy cross 2 bushels of barley. Item to the repair of one vestment 40d. Item to the maintenance of the small bell(s?) 20d. Item I wish that an ordinate or ordinary should make a trental. The residue indeed of all my goods above etc. I give and bequeath to my executors. And Robert my son and William Davy I ordain, make and appoint my executors to dispose for the salvation of my soul as to them etc. Given on the day and year above.
Probate 19 Jan
Notes
John Elyot was apparently the son of John Elyot d.1441. Robert his son was probably Robert Elyat d.1506.
The court rolls of Dinton for 18 Oct 1439 record that Alice daughter of John Kennere sr of Dinton had married John Elyot of Schypton without licence (BAS Library, Gurney 51).