Will of William Tomlyns, 1471 (proved 1472)

Herts RO 2AR7v

In etc. 12 December AD 1471.  I William Tomlyns of Wynselow sound of mind make etc.  Item I bequeath to the high altar 2 bushels of barley.  Item I bequeath to the high altar of St Mary in the church 1 bushel of barley.  Item to the altar of St Mary in purification 1 bushel of barley.  Item to the altar of St Nicholas 1 bushel of barley.  Item I bequeath to the altar of St Thomas the martyr 1 bushel of barley.  Item I bequeath to the light of the cross 1 bushel of barley.  Item to the repair of the torches 1 bushel of barley.  Item I bequeath ij surplices [superpellicia] for two boys. The residue indeed etc. I give and bequeath to my executrix.  And for this will I ordain, make and appoint Alice my wife my executrix to dispose, etc.

Probate 16 March 1471/2

Notes

William was the son of Henry Tomlyn, d.1452. According to his father's will he had 5 daughters. He must be the William sometimes labelled "the younger" in the Court Books to distinguish him from his cousin(?) William Tomlyn, d.1464.