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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
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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