Will of William Milner, 1519
Herts RO 2AR172
In the name of God amen. I William Milner of Wynslow, sound of mind, make my will in this manner. First I bequeath my soul to almighty God, the blessed Mary and all the saints and my body to be buried in the churchyard of the parish church of St Laurence of Wynslow. Item I bequeath to the high altar [of the same church a bushel] of barley. Item to the light of St Laurence a bushel of barley. Item to the tomb of St Alban 4d. Item to the crucifix in the west nave a bushel of barley. Item to the bells a bushel of barley. Item to the torches a bushel of barley. Item I bequeath a half acre of arable land over Longfurlong to the use and benefit of the repair of the parish church of Wynselow. The residue of my goods not bequeathed I bequeath to Joan my wife. With these witnesses: Master George Brown my confessor &c.
[Probate 7 May 1519]