Will of William Baker, 1456 (proved 1458)

Herts RO 1AR91

[translated from Latin]

In, etc. 7 October 1456 I William Baker of Wynselow, sound of mind and of healthy memory although sick in body, make my will in this manner. First I bequeath my soul to almighty God and the blessed virgin Mary, and my body to be buried in the churchyard of the parish church of Wynselow aforesaid. Item I bequeath to the high altar 1 bushel of barley. Item to the light of St Mary in the church 1 bushel of barley. Item to the light of St Nicholas 1 bushel of the same. Item to the light of St Thomas 1 bushel of the same. Item I bequeath to the torches 4d. Item I bequeath to the light of the holy cross 1 bushel of barley. The residue indeed of all my goods not bequeathed I give and bequeath to my executors so that they may dispose for the salvation of my soul as seems most expedient to them. And to this will I ordain, make and appoint Alice my wife and Donatus Alen my executors

Probate 18 May 1458.

Notes

The will was proved on the same day as that of John Marchall. Another will of a William Baker married to an Alice was made in 1456 and proved in 1457.