Will of William Smyth, 1481

Herts RO 2AR40

[Translated from Latin]

In, etc. On 16 November AD 1481, I William Smyth of the parish of Wynselowe, sound of mind, etc., make my will, etc. , and my body to be buried, etc. Item I bequeath to the high altar 4 bushels of barley. Item to the altar of the blessed Mary 1 bushel of barley. Item to the light of the blessed Mary in purification 1 bushel of barley. Item to the lights of St Nicholas and St Thomas the martyr 2 bushels of barley. Item to the repair of the torches 2 bushels of barley. Item to the light of the holy cross 1 bushel of barley. Item to the repair of the bells 40d. Item to the mother church of St Albans 4d. The residue, etc., I give and bequeath to my executors And I ordain, make and appoint Margaret my wife and Thomas Hardyng my executors, to dispose, etc. Given on the day and year written above.

It was proved on 29 December in the year written above, and they were discharged.

Notes

William Smyth is first mentioned in the Winslow Manor Court Books in 1443 (p.617).