Note: Prefix BPC = Index to Dorset Wills and Administrations in the Probate Registry at Blandford, Dorset: -- Prefix DHC Copy held at the Dorset History Center Dorchester most of these are now (Oct 2012) available to members of ancestry.com -- Prefix P = Wiltshire & Swindon Archives and are increasingly (2018) available on ancestry.com -- Prefix PCC= Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Prefix PROB = Wills available on line at the National Archives -- Prefix SPC = Calendar of Dorset Wills and Administrations in the Salisbury Probate Court. and are increasingly (2018) available on ancestry.com select Card Catalogue - insert in Title box 'Wiltshire' press enter - Select file 'Wiltshire, England, Wills & Probate, 1530-1858'

Note: I have tried to scan the National Probate Calendar (now 2011 available on Ancestry.com) which covers post 1858 wills for the whole country, but you cannot search it by Parish making the finding of wills a very long arduous task. Despite having looked for over 1,000 known adult burials in the index I am sure there are many hundreds there that I missed either because we dont have the burials for that year or because the name has been spelt differently in the index. Please therefore check the calendar yourself for the burial that you are interested in and if you find a registration let me know so that I can add it to this listing.

Note: The dates given are likely to be the date of probate or when administration was issued rather than date of death. As such deaths are likely to be in that year or the year before, but can be many years earlier. I have also carried out a quick check against surviving Parish Burial Registers for a couple of years before the year given below and commented accordingly. Many of these Wills & Administrations have been indexed separately by Dorset and Wiltshire Record Offices so they will show the SPC as well as P reference numbers. These indexes are not identical. Wiltshire for example tends to include the persons trade.

Note: Some Wills are listed here for years where no parish register has survived and may be an indicator that they died recently in the Parish. The Wills themselves or comments made on the bottom or reverse of the will may reveal more detail about actual date and place of death and of course hopefully family relationships. Where wills are available on line I have tried to scan them and list beneficiaries and other important facts mentioned in the wills. The fact that someone was from Dorchester does not necessarily mean that they died there & may account for there being no entry in Dorchester's Parish Registers.

NOTE: If you have a copy of any of these wills (which are often difficult to read) I am willing to transcribe it properly for you in exchange for permission to display the transcription on this site. Please make contact by email at-- russellmike1946[insert the @ symbol here]gmail.com -- please state "OPC Dorchester/Fordington" in the subject line.

Letter of Administration of Nicholas COSYNS [COSENS] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will of John TUCKER of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Letter of Rober BURNE [ BUNE ] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1567 2 16: P5/1REG/66E

Ancestry Image 292 of 383

[Note:- In Latin needs a proper translation - Ancestry have indexed under Robert BRUNE. I am not aware of a Brune Family in Fordington at this date but there is a large Family with the surname BUN which is often spelt BUNE or BUNN or BUNNE etc ]

6th day in the month of October Anno Domini 1566 ----- credits of Robti [Robert] BUNE --of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum -- Roger SEAGER ? [See also entry 28 May 1567 below]

Will of Rychard [Richard] PORTER of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1567 2 16: P5/2REG/17A

Will: my body I bequeath to the Christian burial in the churchyard of Fordington;
To the poor people within the parish of Fordington 10s;
To the prisoners of the jail of Dorchester 12s.6d ;
To the Alms House in Dorchester 12s6d;
To Marion my wife £16. 13s 4d all such goods as she brought with her to me when I married her; I will that the said Marion my wife shall occupy one of my featherbeds to lye upon so long as she shall dwell within the house, and I will that the said featherbed to remain to my executors;
To the reparation the church of Fordington 20s? ;
To Florence and Gertrude the daughters of Roger PORTER late deceased £10 each when aged 18;
To my brother William PORTER 13s 4d.
To my sister Alice STIBY 13s 4d;
To Agnes & Margaret the daughters of John PORTER my son now deceased a pair of jewel? beads to be equally divided between them and £5 each when they reach the age of 18;
To Jone RASKER my godaughter 1 live sheep;
I give to Roger CROCKETT Vicar, there [i.e. Fordington] 13s 4d;
To each of my godchildren 14s;
Residue of all my goods moveable and unmoveable after my debts and funeral paid and discharged I give and bequeath to Richard PORTER son of the said John PORTER deceased which said Richard I do ordain & make the only executor of this my last will and testament. He adds a proviso that he must survive 19 years from the date of his will and if he dies before then his estate goes to Agnes his sister and if she dies to his sister Margaret.
Appoints his well beloved friends John SAMWAYES of Toller Richard GARLAND Roger SEAGER William COSON and William RASKER to be overseers who are paid 13s. 4d each
Witnesses Sir Roger CROCKETT, Richard GARLAND Roger SEAGER William COSON the elder and William RASKER---PROVED 28th May 1567

[Note:- Agnes PORTER died a spinster and was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 24th April 1586 leaving a nuncupative will dated 21st April 1586. Richard PORTER her sibling died in 1581 also leaving a nuncupative will dated 24th Feb 1581/2 Their sister Margaret PORTER married Thomas BELMAN at St Georges Church in Fordington on 12th Oct 1578]

Will of John BARNES of Fordington

[Link to his place in the account of the BARNES Family of Fordington]

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

[Note:- Robert BARNES the Overseer who also witnessed the will was a close relative of John BARNES . See His Will dated 27th Mar 1587/8 with Inventory and probate 10th Apr 1588.]

Dated 7th Feb 1566/7

Proved 28th May
1567

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1567 2 15:

P5/1REG/15B

Ancestry image 59 of 537

WILL: BARNES: In the name of God Amen the seventh day of February in the year of our Lord 1567 I John BARNES of Fordington in the peculiar jurisdiction there , sick in body but of good and perfect remembrance (thanks be to God) Do ordain and make my Testament containing my Last Will in manner and form following

First:- I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of almighty god my creator only redeemer & Saviour, And: my body to be the ecclesiastical burial of my parish aforesaid [Fordington]

Item: I bequeath to our Lady church of Sarum 4d
Item: to the church of Fordington half an acre of barley
Item:To the poor mens box in Fordington 7d
Item:I bequeath to my son William Barnes Senior a cart with one cart horse to be delivered him immediately after the decease of my wife and not before, And - if it fortune the said William to dye before he do enjoy the above said cart and horse then I will my son William Barnes Junior (assumed grandson) to enjoy the same at such time as is above expressed and not before
Item: To every one of my daughters two sheep each
Item: To every of my sons two sheep each
Item: To my daughter Dorothy one brass pan containing abt 6 gallons in measure
Item: To my daughter Thomasyn [Thomasin] one brass crock of two gallons
Item: To my daughter Eme one kettle containing about 6 gallons
Item: The residue of my goods movable and unmovable I give and bequeath to my wife Christian which the said Christian I do ordain and make the only and whole executrix of this my last & Testament
Item: I do ordain and appoint my trusted and well beloved bretherin Robert Barnes & William Cossens the elder to see this my present testament and last will to be well and faithfully performed & done
These Witnesses Roger Crockett Vicar, William Cosen, Robert Barnes & Ambrose Hunt with others
Proved 28th May 1567

Administration of Robert BRUNE [BUNE] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC A 1567 1 76:

P5/1REG/76D

Ancestry image 337 of 383

Note:- Written in Latin needs proper translation. - [See also entry 6th Oct 1566 above]

----28th day of the month of May in the year of our Lord 1567 [by these] presents administration of the goods and credits of Robt BUNE of the parish of Fordington in the peculiar jurisdiction of dean of Sarum before magistrate John JAMES Official of dean ---- something about care during their minority --- William; Byeir? ; Robert; udyaate? Elizabeth and Agnes children? of the deceased Roger SEAGER [My best guess is that Robert BUNE probably died intestate 6th Oct 1566 & Roger Seager is appointed administrator of his estate and bound to see his children Elizabeth and Agnes maintained and educated to the extent that his estate will allow. - See also entry 6 Oct 1566 above]

Will of John WALDRON or WALROND of Fordington in Dorset; Bovye in Devon and Charde in Somerset

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

[ Note:- Buried at Seaton]

Will of Katherine WINDSOR or WYNSOR of Fordington

[ Note:- Before the start of Parish Registers - No reference to a husband in her will assumed she is a widow leaving 6 children. See comments below - she was the widow of a William WINSOR ]

[Note:- Link to 1600 Survey of Fordington Manor when Nicholas his holding a whole plcae in Fordington Fields by copyhold grant dated 1583/4 and to comments made by Peta Winzar:- "In the 1607 Survey, his holding is described as Nicholas Wynsor, Borestrete, East Tithing, son of William (deceased) and Katherine (deceased – 1567) – 72 acres, three meadows, one acre and three yards of pasture – rent 45s 1d. Nicholas Winsor still held a whole place of 53 acres 3 roods and the half place of 18 acres 1 rood in the 1615 Survey of the Manor, at which time he was 76 years old. He was buried FStG 6 November 1618 aged 79."

Dated 1 Apr 1567

Probate 28th May 1567

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1567 2 16: P5/2REG/16A

Rugh translation from Latin

Probate of this written testament of Catherine WYNSOR deceased of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurusdiction of the Dean of Sarum before magistrate John JAMES doctor of law and official of the Court 28th day in the month of May AD 1567

Will: In the Name of God Amen the First day of April in the year 1567 I Katherine WYNSOR of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction there Sick in Body but of perfect mind & remembrance (thanks be to god) do ordain and make my Testament retaining my last will in manner and form there following -

Impremis: I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of almighty god my creator only redeemer and Saviour And: my body to the xian (Christian) burial of my pish [parish] aforesaid.
Item: I bequeath to the Cathedral Church of Sarum xij^d [12d].
Item: I bequeath to the reparations of the church of Fordington xij^d [12d].
Item: To the poor mens box there vi^d [6d].
Item: I bequeath to my son Nicholas WYNSOR my cupboard and my table bolde? [boards?] w^th[with] all seats, forms, benches and shelves in or about my house
Item: More to the said Nicholas my great coffer, all my bedshades and my pot hangers
Item: More to the same Nicholas 3 cart horses, my best cart, my best plough; my oxen with all manner of harness to them belonging, even as then would ??? to you to work with the same
Item: I bequeath to my son Richard WYNSOR my best brass pot, 2 cart horse, 2 quarters of wheat and 2 quarters of barley upon the condition that he the said Richard shall permit and utterly forgive all such money and debts as I owe to him
Item: I bequeath to my son John WYNSOR my second best pot, one little pan, one horse, one quarter of wheat and one quarter of barley
Item: To my son William one bullock of a year old, a weanling calf, a candlestick and a platter
Item: To Thomas GUYE my sisters son one sheep
Item: I bequeath to my daughter Jone my greatest brass pan, my greatest brewing vat and one trendle
Item: More to the same Jone my featherbed with all appurtenances, And all my raiment both linen and woollen, one kettle And one petticoat excepted which I give will my daughter Alice to have
Item: I bequeath more to my said daughter Alice, my best kettle, one posnett, my second best trendle, and my greatest towel
Item: More to every one of my children, that is to say Nicholas, Richard, John, William, Jone, and Alice to every of them v [5] sheep each,
Item: I bequeath more to my said two daughters Jone and Alice eight sheep to be equally divided between them
Item: More to every one of my above named children, half an acre of wheat and half an acre of barley
Item: My Will is that all my legacies to my said children in this my last Will and Testament bequested shall be assigned divided performed and delivered by the discretion and appointment of my overseers
Item: I bequeath to the vicar of Fordington xij^d [12d]

The Residue of all my goods both moveable and unmoveable after my debts and funeral charges paid I give and bequeat to my son Nicholas which said Nicholas I do ordain and make the only and sole executor of this my last will and testament and my trusted and well beloved friend Ambrose HUNT Robert STALLINGTON Thomas WYNSOR minor and the Vicar of Fordington Overseers. These witnesses Roger CROCKETT Vicar, these Robert STALLINGTON, Thomas WYNSOR minor And John WINSOR with others.

Additional Notes from British History Online 19th & 20th Apr 1661: Winsor, Nicholas, senior, lease, Fordington : Winsor, Nicholas, junr., lease, Fordington : Winsor, Robert, lease, Fordington ]

Will of Richard BUNE of Fordington

[Note:- Recorded at ancestry as Richard BOON - Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Dated 18 Jan 1566

Death about Apr 1567

Probate

28th May 1567

Wiltshire Archives

P5/2REG/16B

PROBATE: of this Testament of Richard BUNE deceased of the Parish of Fordington in the Peculiar jurisdiction of Sarum was granted by the magistrate John James doctor in law and official of the Dean of Sarum the 28th May 1567

Will: In the name of God Amen for the 18th day of January AD 1566 I Richard BUNE of Fordington within the Peculiar Jurisdiction there do ordain and make my Testament containing my Last Will in manner and form following:-

First:- I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my creator only redeemer and Saviour and my body to the ecclesiastical burial of my parish aforesaid [Fordington];
Item: I bequeath to the Cathedral church of our Lady in Sarum vj^d [6s.];
Item: To the reparations of the church of Fordington vj^d [6s.];
Item: To the collections for the poor people of Fordington one sheep;
Item: To To every one of Robert ALLYNS [ALLEN's] Children of Charminster a sheep each;
Item: To every one of Robert BUNE's children of Fordington a sheep each, except my Godson Robert whom I will to have three sheep;
Item: To Agnes HAYWARD my Servant 2 sheep and my cloak;
Item: To every one of my brother John BUNE's children a sheep each;
Item: To Agnes BUNE Widow and to every one of her children a sheep each;
Item: To every one of Roger SEYGARES [SEAGER's] children a sheep each;
Item: To my brother John BUNE, my brother Richard BUNE (Sic) and to my sister Edith ADYN to every of them a sheep each;
Item: I do forgive my brother John BUNE and my brother in law Robert ALLYN [ALLEN] all such debts as they owe to me;
Item: I do forgive to my uncle Roger ZEYGAR [SEAGAR] 20s of the debt which he owes me;
The residue of my goods both movable and unmovable I give and bequeath to my executors that they may dispose thereof as they shall think most convenient to the pleasure of Almighty God to help the poor people when they shall most need ;
Item: I ordain and make executors of this my Testament and last Will the within named Roger ZEYGAR [SEAGER] and my brother John BUNE
These witnesses : Roger CROCKETT Vicar, there , Roger ZEGAR [SEAGAR] and Lucye ZEGAR [SEAGAR] with others

Administration of John BUNE of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Wiltshire Archives Ancestry image 338 of 383 [indexed under John Burne 1567]

SPC A 1567 1 76: P5/1REG/76E

Administration in Latin needs proper translation :-

BUNE:- xxviij die mensis Maij Anno Dm [28th day in the month of May] ccccclxvij [1567] [seems to be before John James Official of the dean of Sarum regarding administration of the estate of John BUNE of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the dean of Sarum deceased intestate - possibly Agnes relict granted administration?

Will & Admin of William TUCKER of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will & Admin of John BRYNE [BRINE] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will of William ANTHONYE of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Dated 30 Mar 1572

Proved 07 July 1572

Will: My body to be buried in the churchyard amongst the other of my Christian brethren; To my son William a score of sheep etc; To daughter Joane ten sheep etc ; To my daughter Margaret ten sheep etc ; To my youngest daughter Elynor 16 sheep etc; to all my servants 6d; to the church of Fordington 3s 4d; To the poor there 2s or a bushel of wheat; Rest to Margaret my wife and Thomas ANTHONY my eldest son whom I make my executrix and executor ; Overseers Robert TAPPE and Thomas COSEN Witnesses Roger COSSEN; William RASKER; William COSSEN junior ; Thomas Solwaye + list of debts to various people

[Note:- William ANTHONY is recorded in the 1607 Survey of Fordington Manor has the former owner of a whole place plot of 59 acres in Fordington Fields which in 1607 was then held by John GOULD. This plot was owned by John GOULD in 1600 against a copyhold deed dated 1586/7]

Will and Inventory of John OLYVER [OLIVER] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Dated 17 May 1573

Proved 31st July 1573

Wilshire Archives

P5/3REG/17A

Will my body to Christian Burial of my parish aforesaid [Fordington] ; to the poor mens box of Fordington a aforesaid 12d; To Robert YNGRAM [INGRAM] my son-in-law 100 sheep and one cow; To Robert GAWDEN [GORDEN] 40 sheep ; I forgive to Ralffe [Ralph] WILLS of the debts which he oweth me 50 shillings; My Executors shall at her own proper costs and charges purchase and buy a new estate of the bargain or tenement wherein my above said son-in-law Robert YNGRAM [INGRAM] now dwelleth for my daughter Johan [Joan}and for two of the sons of Robert YNGRAM that is to wit John and Nicholas. The residue of all my goods --etc to be equally divided between my wife Gylmain (sic) and my daughter Johane with said Gilmayne (sic) and Johane [Joan] I do ordain and make the executrix together of this my last will and testament and my trusted and well beloved Son-in-law Robert INGRAM overseer. These witnesses Roger CROKER [CROCKETT?] Clerk; William Clapcote; Thomas WALLES; John WHITE and Robert Yngram [Ingram] with others:

Probate of this written testament was heard before Mr John James official of Dean of Sarum the last day of the month of July 1573 when administration granted to the executrixes etc.

An Inventory survives (image 23 ancestry.com) badly damaged at top but cleary refers to--

and singular the [goods, chattles and debts] of John OLYVER deceased [ damege -end of the word Ford] ington in the county of Dorset ---damage--- appraised by William COSON the elder ---damage-- John WHITE and Roger KEATE the ---eight day of August in the year of our lord god a thousand five hundred threescore and thirteen [1573] Includes 52 sheep; + 23 rotten sheep + 15 acres wheat; 16 acres barley, 5 acres of oats, 5 horses 2 cows 2 weanling calfs 2 pigs, cart & plough 5 bushels of wheat, 3 quarters of malt + household goods

Will of Richard GARLANT [GARLAND] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Dated 17th Feb 1571/2

Probate 5 Sep 1573

Will: My body to be buried in the churchyard of Fordington; To the mother church of Salisbury 4d; to my parish church of Fordington 8d; to the poor mens house there 12d; Bequests to- James COLLINS my son-in-law 5 horses my cart etc (long list): To Johane COLLINS wife of the said James Collins my wife's best gown ; To Nicholas COLLINS of of my pans in the kitchen;To Thomas COLLINS my 2nd best pan my old cupboard and half an acre of wheat in the field.; To the 3 children of James COLLINS 3 sheep; To Thomas CLOWTERS 3 children 3 hots? ; Richard BARTLETT my Godson 1 sheep; Residue debts paid divided into 2 parts - 1st part to - John BUNGER and Roger FFLEMEN 2nd part to James COLLINS my aforesaid Son-in-Law whom I make sole executor : Witnesses William COSEN Senior and John BYRDE [BIRD] .

Probate of this written testament of Richard GARLANT {Garland] deceased of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of Dean Sarum before John James Doctor at Law & official Dean of Sarum on 5th Day of the month of September AD 1573

Letter of Administration of Elizabeth HAYDES alias BARNES of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will of Alice RASKER [not PASKER?] Widow of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will + Inventory of Thomas BELMAN [Blacksmith] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Administration of Eleanor [Elinor] TUCKER Widow of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will of Helen [Ellen] WILLS Widow of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

Will & Inventory of John COZEN [or COSENS] the Younger of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577]

{Note:-Probably the eldest son of John COSENS

[Note:- His son Robert COSEN may be the Robert COSEN buried at FStG on 10th Apr 1604 leaving a Will dated 6th Apr 1604 . ]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1573 3 18:

Will: P5/3REG/18D

Inventory P30/0032

Will: In the Name of God Amen the xv^th Day of March in the yere of o^r Lord A Thousand ffyve hundred threescore and eleven [1571] I John COSEN the younger of Fordington being of pfitt mynde and remembrance (thankes be [to] God) do ordain and do make my testament conteyninge myt last Will in manner here following:
First: I geve and bequeath my sowle into the hande of almightie god my creato^r only redeam and Savie^r and my body to the christian buriall of my pish [parish] aforesaid [i.e. Fordington]
Item: I bequeath to my brother Roger COSEN a sheep;
Item: to my brother Willm a coffer & a pair of sheats;
Item: to my father a coverledd which I had of him and my rug gown;
Item: to my son Robert ffower pounds in ready [money] and my will is that my wiffe shall have the tuition and government of my said son Robert with this my legacy to him bequeathed tyll he shalbe twentie yeres olde; if she so long remain widow, And if not I will the saide ffower pounde to be delyvered to my brother John COSEN at or before the tyme of my saide wifes marriage againe;
The Residue of all my goods both moveable and unmoveable I geve and bequeath to to my wife Jone which saide Johan I do ordaine and make th'only executrix

Witnesses Roger CROCKETT Clerk, John WINSOR with others

PROBATE of this written testament of Johannis COSEN deceased of the parish of Fordington in the oeculiary jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum and magistarte John James doctor of law and offical of the dean of Sarum this 5th day in the month of September AD 1573 administration was granted to the executrix etc.

Inventory (badly writrten & damaged with right hand edge of document missing)

An Inventory of all the goods of John COSENS late of ----(Fordington)
deceased which said goods were thus inspected & ---------
appraised by the dicretions of Ambrose HONT [HUNT]----
Thomas WINDSOR parishioners there the sixth ---(day of)
September in the [year] of our Lord 1 thousand five ---(hundred & )
two score and thirrteen (1573)

Impremise [In the first place] one c --------
Itm: feather bed with his appertenances x----
[Itm:] iiij [4] Cofers vij^s----
Itm: one Cupboard ----
Itm: ij [2] brass pottes v----
Itm: one brass pan with a kettle vij^s----
Itm: the pewtertwo candlesticks x^s
Itm: one table a trendol & a board form and a ?? ---
Itm: His Apparrel v^s---
Sum total? ?^li viij ^s iiij^d

Will of William DOWNTON, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- From an Inquiry into the conduct of the Steward of Fordington Manor Thomas Carewe in 1565 we know Wm Downton was born c1535]

[Note:- Parish Registers do not start until 1577 - Elizabeth DOWNTON is listed in the  1600 Survey  of Fordington Manor as holding a copyhold grant dated 1580 for a half place in Fordington Fields. She was buried at FStG on 25th Jan 1604/5]

PROB 11/56

PCC record shows:- 1574 Downton, William, yeoman, Fordington , Dorset 31 Martyn :

Will of William DOWNTON (1535-1574) [No date on this copy] : my body to be buried within the churchyard of my parish of Fordington:
To Fordington church 2s 6d;
To the vicar of Fordington 2s 6d;
To the poor people of Fordington 6s and 8d;
To the poor of Dorchester 6s 8d whereof 2s 8d to the prison.
To my Daughter-in-law Jone GOOLE together with her fathers legacy therefore £10;
To daughter-in-law Alice GOOLE together with her fathers lagacy £10;
To my man Roger WINSOR one white doublet cotte my old russet hose and Spanish leather Jerkyn;
To my man John CARTER six hogg sheep;
To my maid servant 2s;
To Thomas TAPPE Clerk my coat and my black frying pan doublet;
To brother Thomas DAWNTON [DOWNTON] one capped Cow and my white russet cloak& one hat;
To my brother-in-law Benet MARTYN my better Spanish leather Jerkyn and my black russet gally breeches also my will is that he shall pay 10s of the money which he doth owe me and 2 dozen of hurdles The rest I give unto him:
To George JOLLIFFE and John BIRDE 4 trees that I have in Blackmore two of them lie in the toppes and the other in the common;
To godson William DOWNTON £3 6s 8d;
The Rest of my brother and sisters children 12p each
The rest to Elizabet DOWNTON my wife also made executrix.
Overseers to his will Thomas TAPPE Clerk George JOLYFE and John BIRDE Witnesses Thomas Tapp Clerk George Jolyfe and John BIRDE:

Probate 27th day July 1574

dated 26 Aug 1575

Probate 16 Sep 1575

Parish Register has not survived: : My body to be buried in the churchyard of Fordington; to the church 2s; Also to the church at Long Bredy 2s; To Margaret my wife the one half of my goods on condition that she suffer my son to have the one half of her tenement during her estate and to pay the one half of my debts and legacies ; The cupboard and the chest within the middle door I give unto my son and the other cupboard I give unto my wife; to Julian my wifes daughter 3 sheep also I give unto every godchildthat I have 6dAlso I give to my sister-in-lawLewis GILLETT 5s; to Thomas COX one sheep; to poor people of Fordington 10s; The residue to son Wm BYRDE [BIRD] also executor; Overseers William COSEN Senior; Roger SEAGER; Roger COSEN and Thomas BISHOP Witnesses Thomas TAPPE Clerk Roger COSEN Roger SEAGER with others

Probate 16th day of September AD 1575

The Inventory of all and Singular the goods chattels and debts of John BYRDE [BIRD] deceased late of the parish of Fordington in the County of Dorset taken and praised the 15th day of September 1575 by William COSEN Junior; Henry CHOUNT; John SEAGER and John WILLIAMS ---- Long Inventory available Ancestry.com

Debts that the said Johis BYRDE [BIRD] did owe at his decease

John Servant; Julian BISHOPP; Agnes BYRDE [BIRD] , Nicholas HENNELL; Thomas WINDSOR; Margery SEAGER; Roger COSEN; Richard GOBER Exhibed 16th Sep 1575

Will of Roger COSSEN or Cossyn of Fordington, Dorset

See Burial Registers for 1577 badly damaged buried 24 Jan 1577

Note:- Thomas TAPPE Clerk was appointed curate of St Georges Church in Fordington on 21st May 1576 and then vicar of Coombe Keynes in Dorset 28th Oct 1584]

Dated 21 Jan 1577

Buried 24 Jan 1577/8

Proved 10 Feb 1577/8

PROB 11/60

Note: PCC= 1577 Cosin, Cossen, Roger, Fordington, Dorset 6 Langley

Will: vicesimo primo [21st]day of January AD 1577. I Roger COSSEEN of Fordington being sick of body but perfect of mind and of good remembrance (thanks be to god) do ordain and let make my tewstament containing my last will in manner and form following

First I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my creator, only redeemer and saviour/ And my body to the Christian burial of the parish church above said

Item I give and bequeath to the Cathedral Church of Sarum12d

Item I do give to the reparation of the parish church of Fordington 3s 4d

Item to the use of the poor of Fordington 3s

Item I give to John HUTTON 6s 8d

Item to every one of my men Smiths 3s 4d

Item to Anne HUNT 3s 4d

Item: To Elinore WANTE? 1 heifer bullock of two years old

Item; to my daughter Margaret 40s

Item to my daughter's daughter Johan ANTHONY three score pounds [£60]

Item to my daughters daughter Margaret ANTHONY £6 13s 4d

Item I give and bequeath my Burgage in the back lane beneath Peter Goodfellow to Thomas ANTHONY

Item my Burgage lying in the west street to William ANTHONY

All the Rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable I give and bequeath to Thomas ANTHOY and William ANTHONY whom I make my executors

Item I appoint my Overseers S^r Thomas TAPPE William COSSEN Senior Robert COSSEN

These witnesses Roger CROCKETT Vicar there William COSSEN Senior James BESTE William HUTTON with others

Probate in Latin approx:- Tenth day in the month of February Anno Domini one thousand five hundred seventy seven -- Thomas TAPPE Cleric and Robert COSSEN Overseers of the testament of the deceased are appointed administrators during the minority of Thomas ANTHOY named executor in the same testament.

Will , Letter of Administration and Inventory of Robert BARTLETT of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1578 - Robt [Robert] BARTLET a middle aged man was buried the xvijth? [17th] of March [1578/9]

[Link to more information about his life and family]

[Note:- His younger son Richard Bartlett (bur1620) mentioned in this will had already inherited 1 sheep from his godfather Richard GARLAND who died c1573 leaving a will. Richard was also beneficiary under his step-father Harry Chount's will in 1583. Richard Bartlett was buried at FStG 9th Sep 1620]

[Note:- Robert's widow XPIAN BARTLETT re-married to Harry CHOUNT and is a beneficary under his will written 15th July 1583 as is her son Richard and daughter Johane]

Will dated 12 May 1579

Buried 17 Mar 1578/9

Inventory Dated 20 Jun 1579

Probate Dated 2nd July 1579

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1579 3 124: P5/3REG/124B + P5/1579/8

Original and Copy Wills Letter of Administration and full inventory of his goods etc

WILL: The xij^th [12th] Day of May in the yere [year] of o^r [our] Lorde God 1579 I Robet [Robert] BARTLETT of Ffordington in the Countie of Dorset and a peculier unto the famous Church of Sarum I beinge sicke in body but of good and p'fect memory ye thanks be unto god do make my testament and last Will in manner and forme followinge (that is to say) [Note:- abridged main bequests etc]

My body to be buried in the churchyard of Fordington ; to the repair of the parish church of Fordington - 2s;

To my son Robert my 4 horses, my cart and all furniture and harness belonging;

To Richard my son thirty sheep as they come at the hurdle;

To Thomas CHOUNTE my godson one silver lamb ;

To Johane my daughter 12 sheep as they come at the hurdle ; My will and mind is that my wife shall have the use and occupation of the cart the 4 horses with the furniture and harness of the cart and the said horses till such time as my said son Robert shall accomplish the full age 24 years so always that my said wife with one othetr sufficient person shall stand bound by their writing obligation unto my overseers herein named to deliver the said cart horses furniture and harness or the price and value thereof unto the said Robert my son at the time aforesaid or to such uses as shall therin mentioned and willed;

Also my mind and will is that my said wife shall have the use of the said 30 sheep to Richard given until aged 24 so that my wife will stand bound as is aforesaid for the payment and for the delivery then unto the said Richard or to the uses mentioned and willed;

My will is that my wife shall have use and occupation of the 12 sheep before given to Johan my daughter until aged 26 and bound to her overseers; If any son or daughter decease before attaining their age then divided between survivors of his children;

The rest to Xpian [CRISPIAN/CHRISTIAN] my wife who is also made executrix ; John Tucker the younger and William Urvin? of Whitcombe the Overseers ; Witnesses John CHUBB curate, Thomas EME [EAMES]; Roger KEYE the elder Richard PROWDUE

Probate of this written testament of Robert BARTLETT deceased of the parish of Fordington of the peculiar jurisdiction of the dean of Sarum --- dated 12th? July AD 1579

LETTER of ADMINISTRATION:- Know all men by these presents that Christiana BARTLETT of Fordington in the County of Dorset widow & William URVIN of Witcombe in the county of Dorset husbandman are obligated unto etc etc -----Dated 2nd July 1579

The condition of this present obligation is such that if the above bound Christain BARTLETT the executrix named in the last will and testament of her late husband Robert BARTLETT late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do well and honestly educate and bring up or cause to be brought up Robert Bartlett, Richard Bartlett and Jone Bartlett the children of the foresaid Robert BARTLETT deceased until they shall come and be of lawful age AND also do well and truly satisfy content and pay or cause to be satisfied contented and paid unto them (only them all such legacies and bequests as are given unto them by the last will of their father the foresaid Robert Bartlett deceased according to the tenor effect and true meaning of the same that then the prsent obligation to be void and then for nought or elseit to stand abide in full strength effect and virtue

INVENTORY taken the 20th day of June in the year of our lord 1579 of the goods chattles and debts of Robert BARTLETT of Fordington deceased praised by Roger KEATE Richard PROWER and Robert KEATE parishioners these:

Will of Henry JOLIFF or JOLYFF of Fordington

[Note:- St George Burial Registers for the period 1579 to 1585 Sep 1585  have not survived]

[Note:- The copyhold held in Fordington referred to in the Will and bequeathed to his 2 sons appears to have been surrendered and a new copyhold granted about the year 1585 for a cottage at Fordington in the tenure of a Elizabeth JOLIFFE and still extant at the Survey of Fordington Manor in 1600]

Dated 13 Nov 1579

Probate: Administration granted on 31 Jan 1580/1 to Emme relict & executrix of the deceased

PCC/PROB 11/63

PCC= 1580 Joliff, Jolyff,

Will:- In the name of God Amen the 13^th day of November in the year 1580 I Henry JOLIFF of Fordington in the County of Dorset and diocese of Bristol being sick in body and (god be praised) of perfect memory and remembrance do ordain and make my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following. I bequaeth my soul into the hands of allmighty god my Saviour and redeemer and my body to be buried within Christian burial.

Item: I bequeath to the poor people of Dorchester 20 shillings to be divided amongst them immediately after my decease by the good discretion of my overseers hereinafter named.
Item: I give 5 shillings eight pence to such other poor people as my overseers shal think good.
Item: I give to the poor prisoners in the Gaole of Dorchester 2s
Item: I give to the Alms house of Dorchester 2s;
Item: I give to the 3 churches in Dorchester 5s;
Item: I give to the Church at Poxwell 3s 4d;
Item: I give towards the maintenance of the church at Fordngton 20d;
Item: I give to the church of Martins Town 20d;
Item: I give and bequeath to Henry JOLYF my eldest son £100 when aged 21;
Item: I give to Walter JOLYFF my youngest son £100 when aged 21;
Item: My will and mind is that Eme my wife My wife to have the tuition rule and government of the bodies of my two sons Henry & Walter and only the profit of the legacies towards bringing up of my said two sons during and as long as the said Emme my wife shall coninue a widow.;
Item: if my siad wife do or shall happen to marry then my will and mind is that my overseers undernamed shall have the rule and goverment of my said sons Henry & Walter during their minority and nonage and the custody of their legacies by me unto them bequeathed immediately after my decease to the best profit and advantage of my sons ----etc. If one of his sons dies within his nonage the remainder to go to the survivor -- if both die £100 to remain to wife Eme. The other £100 I give and bequeath £40 to Henry JOLIFF my godson the son of George JOLIFF late of Fordington deceased; and the other three score pounds my will and mind is that it shall be divided equally between the other six sons now living of my 3 brothers Roger JOLIFFE George JOLIFFE and Walter JOLIFF ;
Item: I give and bequeath all my right, claim and interest of in and to the reversement of one copyhold in [Blank space ] now in the tenure and occupation of one [Blank space ] wrxpen? to my said two sons Henry & Walter
And my will and mind is that my son Henry JOLIFFE do and shall enjoy the same and the reversion thereof unto my son Walter.
Item: I give and bequeath the rest of my goods and chattles not before mentioned nor bequeathed my debts and legacies being paid to Emme my wife whom I make my sole executrix of this my last Will and tEstament
Item: I do ordain nominate and appoint my well beloved brother Roger JOLIFFE of Ffiphilde [Fifehead?] and Walter JOLIFF of Barwicke and my well beloved friends Harbenne of Walterstone and William PRONT of Litton to be my Overseers etc
Witnesses Roger Sanndes; Robart Lane and John Lane

Nuncupative Will: Administration & Inventory of Richard PORTER of Fordington Husbandman

[Note:- St George Burial Registers for the period 1579 to 1585 Sep 1585  have not survived]

All goods chattels and debts to his wife - to be good to his mother. Witness William RASKER the elder; John Williams, John WYNSOR [WINSOR] Maryon LONG Elizabeth Guylliams? and others:: L/A - Bound Mariam PORTER of Fordington in the County of Dorset widow; John WILLIAMS of the same place husbandman and William HUTTON of Fordington -------The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Mary PORTER the relict of Richard PORTER deceased late of Fordington -----Inventory of all and singular the goods chattles and debts of Rychard [Richard] PORTER deceased late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Husbandman taken an praised by Hamnett HYDE and John WILLIAMS the 12th day of March AD 1581/2 ----short inventory of household goods one debt to William RASKER the younger Exhibited 13th March 1581/2

[Note Richard PORTER was the son of John PORTER (already deceased in 1567) see will of his grandfather Richard PORTER dated 5th May 1567.]

Will with Administration & Inventory of William BROOME [BOONNE] or [BOONE] of Fordington

Will dated 1580

Inv dated 6 Feb 1581/2

LA 6 Feb 1581/2

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1581 4 28: P15/189 (LA) +P5/4REG/28C

Link to Transcription of the Will of William BOONE Husbandmen of Fordington dated 1580. Also transcription of Letter of Administration dated 6th Feb 1581/2 and image of Inventory of his Goods etc exhibited into Court 6th Feb 1581/2

[Note:- St George Burial Registers for the period 1579 to 1585 Sep 1585  have not survived]

Will and Inventory of Robert TAPP of Fordington

[Note:- St George Burial Registers for the period 1579 to 1585 Sep 1585  have not survived]

Dated 19 Apr 1582

Inv dated 3rd July 1582

Will of John WINSOR [WINDSOR] The Elder of Fordington Husbandman

[Note:- St George Burial Registers for the period 1579 to Sep 1585  have not survived

Note:- See 1600 Survey of Fordington Manor referring to his son John WINSOR who was then in possession of a copyhold dated 1598/9 for a whole place where he had paid no herriott because it was upon his brothers surrender- - and comments by Peta Winzar:- "John Wynsor is not listed in the 1615 Survey of the manor. He is listed in a 1607 Survey of the manor, as follows: John Wynsor, Uppon Hill, West Tithing, son of John [deceased – 1583] and Alice - 55 acres, two and a half meadows and one yard of pasture– rent 22s 1d. This suggest that John Wynsor his son died in 1609-1613 - years for which the FStG registers are missing."

Dated 30 April 1583

Inventory 3rd Jun 1583

Exhibited 26 Jun 1583

Probate Granted

26 Jun 1583

Wiltshire Archives

P5/1583/38 - L/Admin. Date 26th June 1583 :
The Condition of this present obligation is such that if Alice WINDSOR the relict and Executrix of the last will and testament of John WINDSOR the Elder late of the parish of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do well and truley satisfy content and pay all such legacies gifts and bequests as are willed given and bequested in the last will & testament of the said deceased according to the tenor of and true meaning of the said will that then this present obligation to be void and had for nought or else yet to stand and abide in his full force and virtue

Signed Robert KEATE

Will of Henrici CHOWNTE (Ancestry.com original copy) [Harry CHOUNT as named in Will ] , Husbandman of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- St George Burial Registers for the period 1579 to 1585 Sep 1585  have not survived]

[Note:- Xpian (Christian) his current wife was the widow of Robert BARTLETT who was buried at FStG on 17th Mar 1578 and left a Will At burial he was described as a middle aged man so Christian was likely to have been of a similar age]

Dated 15 July 1583

Probate 30 May 1584

PROB 11/67 Watson (1584)

Probate 30th May 1584 in Latin

Parish Register has not survived PCC= 1584 Chownte, Henrici, Fordington, Dorset 4 Watson :

WILL: In the name of God Amen The 15th of July Ad 1583 -- I Harrye CHOWNTE of Fordington in the County of Dorset Husbandman sick in body but perfect in memory (thanks be to god) do make my last Will and Teatsemnt in manner and form following First I bequeath my soul unto almighty god who hath created me ----------Bequests:-
Will: My body to be buried in the Churchyard of Fordington;
to Xpian [Crispian/Christian] my wife ten sheep as they shall roune at the fold. one black cow, that was bought at Frampton Fair, one pair of blankets, one coverled, one bolster and a pillow and that it be the best that thee brought to the house, and she herself to choose it, Also two platters, two porringers, one saucer, two candlesticks, and all such linen as she brought to the house with her. Also two trundels which she brought with her .
Item: to Edith my daughter £20 to be paid to her in the following manner, £10 at her day of Marriage & the other £10 within three years after, also one red cow .
Item: To Christian my daughter £10 one heifer bullock which is now at Froome at leaze one crocke the better of the two lesser crockes, one skillet, one of the plates which is upon the cupboard, three porringers, two saucers which are upon the same cupboard, and one trundle.
Item: to Mary my daughter £10 and the bed which I do now lie in with all furniture to the same (except the bedstead) and Thomas my son to have the keeping of the same bed with the furniture until she shall be married and one weanling calf of the best posnet and the least crock one platter three porringers two saucers which be now standing upon the cupboard and one trendal.
And my will is that if either of those two Christian or / Mary do die before they be married then the survivor to have £5 of the aforesaid £10, the other £5 I give to Elizabeth ZEGER [Zeager -Seager] my daughter BUTT. And if they happen to die both then my will is that both their £10 which is in all £20 shall be equally divided between Thomas my son and Elizabeth Zeager my daughter:
To Richard BARTLETT my wife's son one crock which was his mothers.
To Johane BARTLETT my wifes daughter one crock which was her mothers and is now in the keeping of Johane BARTLETT Widow.
To my daughter Elizabeth ZEAGER 10 bushels of well winnowed wheat and sixteen bushels of well winnowed barley.
To Robert CHOWNTE my brother four bushels of well winnowed wheat . To his son William one chilver hogg.
To the parish church of Fordington 12d; To the poor 12d.
To John TUCKER the younger and John COSENS the younger (whom I do appoint overseers) to each of them 12d;
And the Rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable not given and bequeathed (after my debts legacies and funeral discharged I give and bequeath to Thomas CHOUNTE my son whom I do make my sole executor.
To Christian my daughter one pair of sheets . I give the two candlesticks that now stand upon the cupboard one to Chritian my daughter the other to Mary my daughter. I give the tester which is over my own bed to Mary my daughter. the other tester in the same room to Christian my daughter:
Witnesses Henry CHOWNTE, Thomas RIVES, John COZENS junior, John TUCKER, Thomas BARTLET, Raymond THORENS

Will of Thomas TOOPPE [TOOP] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Register for 1584 & 1st half of 1585 has not survived]

Dated 10 Mar 1584/5

Probate 8 July 1585

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1585 4 104: P5/4REG/104C

Nuncupative Will Agnes PORTER of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1586 Shows:- Agnes PORTER was buried the xxiiij [24th] daye of Aprill Ano ---1586

[Note Agnes PORTER was the daughter of John PORTER (already deceased in 1567) see will of her grandfather Richard PORTER dated 5th May 1567.]

Nun Will dated 21 day Apr 1586

Buried 24 Apr 1586

Inventory 24 Apr 1586

Letter of Administration dated 28 Sep 1586 entered into Registry 7th Sep 1588

Probate 18 Oct 1588

Wiltshire Archives

SPC A 15864 129;

P5/4REG/129A +

P5/1588/51 L/A + Inv

PORTER Memerandum: The one and twentieth of April in the year of our Lord God one thousand five hundred four score [and] six we whose names are underwritten do testify that Angne [Agnes] PORTER of the pish [parish] of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the church of Sarum being of good understanding and perfect memory made her last will and testament nuncupative in manner or effect as follweth

Impremis: she commited her soul into the hands of the almighty god and her body to be buried in the churchyard of Fordington: Itm: she gave and bequeathed unto her sister in law Marie PORTER a timber box and a bracelet of coral Itm: she gave and bequeathed all her other goods moveable and unmoveable to her mother and her three sisters. This is the true nuncupative Will of Annyne PORTER by our witness and testimony whose names and marks are underwritten Margaret WILLIAMS Mrs Dorchester hellier. Katherine RASKALL

[Damaged] An Inventory of all the goods [chattels and ] debts of Agnes PORTER late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased taken & [praised] by [?damaged?] BARONS [BARNS] Roger KEYTE Senior & Richard PROWER the xxiiij^th [24th] day of April in the xxviij^th [27th] year of the reign of our soverign Ladie Elizabeth by the grace of god Queen of England France & Ireland Defender of the Faith AD 1586. There follows a list of person items followed by:-
Legacies given to ye said deceased and not paid as followeth:- Impremis a legacy given by the Last will and testanment of her grandfather Richard PORTER 1 ^li[£1]
Item: and other legacies given by the Last will of her father John PORTER in monie

L/A: Know all men by these poresents that Thomas BELMAN and Thomas TAPP of Fordington in the County of Dorset tailors and firmly bound to nthe venerable John Bridges ---official of the Dean of Sarum ---- dated 28th day of September 1586

The condition of this obligation is such that if Margaret PORTER alias BELMAN the natural and lawful sister of Agnes PORTER late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do well & truly administer the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased that is to say in paying her debts and legacies (if there be any) so far as her said goods chattels and debts will thereunto extend, ALSO do exhibit or cause to be exhibited a true and a perfect Inventory of all for said goods chattels & debts moreover do always and at all times hereafter defendsave harmless the above named Mr John BRIDGES Dean of the cathedral Church of Sarum for granting the said administration & for all other causes that shall ensue by reason thereof. Finally do come render and make a true & perfect accompt of & upon for said administration when she shall be thereunto called & required that THEN this above written obligation to be void & had for nought or else yet to stand in his full power and virtue -- Thomas BELMAN

Probate 18th day of October AD 1588 administration of the nuncupative testament and all and singular the goods chattels and debts of Anne PORTER deceased of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of Sarum who died intestate was granted

Will & Admin of John SERVANT of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1587 Shows:- John SERVANT was buried the xxvijth [27th] of the same month Ano 1587

Dated 23 May 1587

Inventory deceased 24 May 1587

Probate 18 Oct 1588

Will: My body to be buried within my parish churchyard in Christian burial; to the poor of my aprish 6d; To John SERVANT my son a bullockof two years of age my greatbrass pan, a platter, a pottinger and a coffer

Item To Robert my son £5 when aged 20, my wife shall have it to her use till that time in respect of his education and a yearling bullock to be paid to him as foresaid

Item more to Robert a brass pot next to best, a platter, a pottinger and a coffer

To daughter Jane £5 at marriage or age 21, a brass pan next to best, brass pot, a platter, a pottinger and a coffer

For making my testament 8d, All the Rest to Agnes my wife also executrix; Overseers appointed John SEAGER; Richard SEAGER; William RASKER; Roger Vusson?

Witnesses Richard RUSSELL; John SEAGER; Richard SEAGER; Roger CUSSON & William RASKER with others

DEBTS DUE To Me: John TUCKER Senior £10: John TUCKER Junior 2s8d: William WINSOR Senior 13s 8d lent to him and for hay 8s, for ferne? 2 years & a half a bushel of malt.; William COLLINS Senior 6s.4d ; Ambrose WHITE 8s 4d ; Nicholas WINSOR 3 bushels of barley 2 at ? a bushel sic. his wife 3 bushels at 2s the bushel; William BURDE [BIRD] for morning 12d; Robert BRYNE pasture for 7 sheep one year

Probate of this written testament of John SERVANT deceased --of Fordington -- 26th day of December 1587

Will of John TUCKER of Fordington

[ Note:- See Burial Registers for 1588 Shows:- John TUCKER younger was buried the vijth [7th] daye of Maye Ano---1588]

dated 29 Apr 1588

Probate 17 Oct 1588

Will: In the name of God Amen the 29th day of April AD 1588 I John TUCKER of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction there being sick in body etc etc -- My body I bequeath it unto the earth from whence it came & to be buried as is ore use and right :
Itm: to the poor people there 6d: to the church in Fordington 6d:
Itm: yo my daughter Margaret 20s:
Itm: To my daughter Christian 20s:
Itm: To my daughter Dorothie 20s:
Itm: To my daughter Elizabeth 13s 4d;
Itm: To my daughter Grace 13s 4d:
Itm: To my son Thomas TUCKER 8 sheep as they shall first run the the hurdle;
Itm: To my son Gibert TUCKER 10 sheep likewise: Bequests to his daughters at the age of 21, if any die before 21 divided between other daughters: Bequest to Thomas to be at age 26, other sons likewise if any die shared among other sons equally.
Itm: To Christian my wife whom I appoint and make executrix she to pay my debts and funeral charges:
Itm: To Richard BUNE 13s 4d
Itm: Unto John BARNE 9s;
Itm: To Robert BARTLETT 4s; Unto Thomas BISHOPP 3s 4d; I appoint Thomas STYLLER and Thomas EAME to be Overseers of this my last will These being Witnesses Reynold THORNE; John WHITE Junior John TUCKER

Probate in Latin - approx translation:- Administration of this written testamnt of John TUCKER of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum before Mr George Dansth official of the dean of Sarum ---17th Day of the month of October AD 1588 granted to the executrix Inventory (not located) Total £30 8s

Letter Admin of William COLLINS [COLLYNS] of Fordington

[Note:- PR See Burial Registers for 1588 shows burial William COLLINS 3rd August 1588 also "Elizabeth wife of William COLLINS being buried 25 May 1588"]

Probate : in latin approx translation:- COLLYNS 10th day in the month of September AD 1588 : Administration of all and singular the goods chattels and debts of William COLLYNS deceased late of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum intestate granted to William COLLYNS the natural son of the deceased Heading Note Value of Inventory William COLLYNS £25. 8d

Will & Inventory of Robert BARNES of Fordington

[Link to his place in the account of the BARNES Family of Fordington]

See Burial Registers for 1588 Shows Robert Barnes was buried 27th March 1588

A true Inventory of all the goods & chattels of Robert BARNES of Fordington deceased and appraised by us Roger KEATE Anthony BARNES Roger WINSOR with others the First day of April in the year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Elizabeth etc the Thirtieth et AD 1588

[Note:- Robert BARNES is thought to be the brother of John BARNES See his  Will dated 7th Feb 1567, proved 28th May 1567. Robert & Agnes do not seem to have any surviving children as bequests are to Thomasin and Wm Barnes Sen and Junior who are 3 of John's children.

Also see Charter 675 in the Municipal Records of Dorchester when they sell a burgage and garden in Dorchester on 10th Aug 1574,

Agnes BARNES Will dated 28th Dec 1590 below] 

Will dated 27 Mar 1588

Buried FStG 27 Mar 1588

Inventory dated 10th Apr 1588

Probate 10 Apr 1588

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1588 5 8:

P15/191: (Inventory and original Will - long so 3 images on ancestry.com)

P5/5REG/8A (Official transcription of Will image 24 of 566 on ancestry.com)

Will (original and copy) + Inventory + account of Robert COSENS son of William COSENS the elder of Fordington Deceased + Letter of Administration

[Note:-No trace of burial in parish register of either Wm or Margaret who both appear to have died in 1589 when parish registers are missing]

[Note:- Margaret COSENS his widow and executrix of this Will was also ill and died before she could complete administration of his estate so the Court appointed their son Robert COSENS as Administrator and it was his account that was finally exhibited into court on 2nd March 1597.

Dated 3 Mar 1586/7

Inv: 16th Apr 1587

Probate 6th Mar 1589

Account 2nd Mar 1597

Wiltshire Archives Ref's

SPC 1589 5 68: P5/5REG/68C + P5/1589/12

Image 14 of 156 Ancestry

Probate:

Will (Image 14 of 156 Ancestry.com): In the name of God Amen the third day of March in the year of the reign of our Sovereign Lady Elizabeth the nine and twentieth I William CUSEN [COSEN] the Elder of Fordington being sick in body but (praised be to god) of good and perfect memory do make this my last will & testament in manner and form following: First: and principally I give & bequeath my soul into the hand of almighty god my saviour and redeemer and my body to be buried within my parish church yard in Christian burial;

Itm: I give and bequeath to the poor of my parish 12d;
Itm: I give unto Walter BULLOCKE my son-by-law one acre of wheat and one acre of barley.
Itm: I give unto William GOLCELL? one acre of wheat and one acre of barley and he shall have half a score of sheep which I owe him
Itm: I give and bequeath unto Walter BULLOCKE, Thomas REASON and Robert CUSSEN [COSEN] my son to each of them a cow & I will they be delivered shortly after my decease.
Itm: I give and bequeath unto Robert CUSSEN [COSEN] a horse, one acre of wheat and one acre of barley and all my household stuff, but my wife shall have the use of it during her natural life.
Itm: I give unto the 3 children of William GOLCELL and to the 5 children of Walter BULLOCKE a sheep to each of them to be paid them shortly after my decease.
Itm: I give unto the 4 children of Robert CUSSEN [COSEN] and to the 3 children of Thomas REASON to each of them a sheep. to be delivered as afresaid
Itm: I give for making this testament & Last will to Richard RUSSELL 12d And of this my Last Will I do constitute & appoint William GOLCELL & Walter BULLOCKE as Overseers to see that this my Will be performed according to true meaning.
The Rest of my goods & chattels not given & bequeathed I give and bequeath unto to Margaret my wife whom I make my whole executrix.
These being Witnesses Richard RUSSELL, Roger WALLIS and Robert CUSSEN [COSEN] with others.

Letter of Administration : Know all men by these presents that the Robert COSENS of Fordington in the County of Dorset Husbandman, Richard RUSSELL of the same place and Silvestor GAME of Shipton Gorge husbandman are held and firmly bound etc etc dated 6th Mar 1589 -- The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Robert COSENS the natural and lawful son of William COSENS the Elder late whilst he lived of the parish of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased

[Note (images 9-11 of 156) :- The ACC[OMPT] of [Robert] COSEN the [missing- illegible] and administrator of the goods chattels and debts of Willyam COSENS the Elder late whilst he lived of the parish of Fordington in the County of Dorset and peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of the Cathedral church of Sarum, deceased made and exhibited unto the worshipful Mr William WILSON Senr Doctor of Laws & Official to the said Dean of ??? lawfully authorized the second day of March Anno Domini 1597 FIRST The Charge: the said Robert COSENS administrator and accompetant aforesaid do charge ??? with the goods chattels and credits of the said William COSEN the Elder deceased amounting to the price and balance of forty nine pounds eight shillings and eight pence praised and acompted in an inventory thyereof taken and exhibited on the behalf of the said accompetant into the office of the said Dean of Sarum etc etc

Robert COSEN son of the deceased repeats each bequest made in the will and gives his appraisal of the cost of each legacy and adds other administration charges. I have only extracted the following important entry :-

"Paid for the funeral and burial of Margarett COSEN deceased the relict and executrix named in the last Will and testament of the said Willm COSEN the Elder deceased which said Margaret died before she proved the will ----vj^s viij^d [6s.8d]

Will of Gabriel FISHER of Fordington

Parish Register badly damaged :

8 Feb 1591/2

Inv 15th Sep 1597

P5/5Reg/137B needs proper translation approx :- FFISHER:(side line entry in a different hand of 'Anuncia Maria') 8th day in the month of Feb AD 1591 administration of all and singular the goods etc of Gabriel FFISHER deceased of the parish of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the dean of Sarum who died intestate granted to Johanni [John] FISHER the natural & ?[lawful brother] of the deceased ?? before William HUTTON? -----Anuncia ? Maria

P5/1592/33:- Letter of Administration: Know all men by these presents that William HUTTON of Fordington in the County of Dorset taylor and William HIDE ? of Wiltshire? gentleman? are bound to the venerable Mr John Bridges 8th day in the month of Feb in the 34th year of the reign of Elizabeth etc 1591

The condition of this present obligationis such that if John FISHER the natural and lawful brother of Gabriel FISHER late whilst he lived of the parish of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do well and truly administer the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased ; That is to say, in paying his debts and legacies (if there are any) so far as his said goods chattels & debts will thereunto extend and as the law shall charge him / Also do exhibit or cause to be exhibited a true and perfect inventory of all his said goods chattels and debts on this side the feast day of the Annunciation of Our Lady St Marie the Virgin next ensuing the date above written. Likewise do well and truly satisfy content and pay or cause to be satisfied and unto the rest of the brothers and sisters of the said Gabriel deceased etc etc

Inventory A true account of all the goods of Gabriel FISHER late deceased of the parish of Fordington received by me John FISHER & paid as followeth (side line entry in pencil 1597) Impremis received by me John FISHER as may appear by the Inventory to the value of £10: First I paid unto William HUTTON in the parish of Fordington for the taking of the letter of administration and for his charges ?/ 20s : Item Unto my brother Richard FISHER paid him in ready money the sum of £4: Unto my own self kept of the money £4 Item unto my brother Thomas FOYNE & William FOYNE in 8 sheep paid unto them 4 each being rated at 5s a sheep one with another £10? The 15th September 1597

Will of Ralph WILLES of Fordington Husbandman

[Note:- Link to Parish Register very badly damaged most names illegible but thought to have been buried FStG 6th Feb 1591 - Link to his father's plot held by his son John WILLES (1559-1616) in 1600]

Dated 7 Apr 1589

Death 6 Feb 1591?

Probate 16 July 1591

Wiltshire Archives:

SPC 1591 5 100:

P5/1591/78 +

P5/5REG/100A

Will --Key Facts: dated 7th April 1589 Ralph WILLES of Fordington Husbandman etc -- and my body to be buried within the churchyard of Fordington in Christian burial;
Item: to the poor of Fordington a bushel of wheat;
Item: to Edith DIGGETT my daughter an acre of wheat to be delivered within 1 year after decease
Item:- to Thomsie DIGGETT Anthony DIGGETT Margaret DIGGETT and Katherine DIGGETT my sons (presumably som-in-law) children to each 40s; And I will these legacies of £8 not to be delivered into the hands of their father but within 1 year after my decease to be put into some of my honest neighbours custody to be employed and used to their benefit until they accomplish and be of the age of 21 or be married then the profit which shall accrue and grow of the stock of £8 shall be distributed equaly between them.
Item: John WILLES my son to have my living after my decease, and to have it bought for his lifetime according to our custom (*).
The rest to John my son also named executor.
Witnesses Richard RUSSELL , Anthony BARNES & Agnes BARNES [Note his wife] with others.
PROBATE: 16th July AD 1591 ---- Inventory total £11.4s.10d

Letter of Administration: -- Know all men by these presents John WILLS & Anthony BARNES of Fordington in the County of Dorset Husbandmen are held and firmly bound unto etc -- dated 16th day of the month of July in the 33rd year of the reign of Elizabeth 1st AD 1591. The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound John WILLS the executor of the last will and testament of Ralph WILLES late of Fordingtonin the County of Dorset deceased do well truley and failthfully satisfy perform and pay or cause to be performed and paid etc etc

Will of Thomas WINSOR the Elder of Fordington Husbandman

[Note:- Parish Register badly damaged :- He wrote his will on 25th April 1591 and died before the Inventory of his goods was taken on 5th May 1591 which refers to him as Thonas WINSOR Senior ]

[Note:- Link to 1600 Survey of Fordington Manor where Thomas & Katherine's son Thomas WYNSOR holds by copyhold granted 1589 one half place in Fordington Fields inherited by custom of the manor from his father. -- also comments :-

Thomas Winsor still held this half place, at the same rent, in the 1615 Survey of the manor, which gives his age (in 1615) as 60, ie born circa 1555. In the 1607 Survey, his holding is described as Thomas Wynsor, East Streete, East Tithing, son of Katherine Wynsor widow of Thomas T (deceased – 1591), 25 acres, one and a half meadows, one yard of pasture – rent 13s 4d. ]

Dated 25 Apr 1591

Inv 5th May 1591

Probate 16 July 1591

SPC 1591 : PO5/1591/79 + P5/5REG/99D

Probate Records of Court of the Dean of Salisbury Wiltshire Archives

Ancestry.com image of copy of Will,
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Image of Inventory
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Image Original Will
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WILL: WINSOR (Note:- side line entry of "the elder") IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN The ffyve and twentieth Day of Aprill in the yere of o^r Lorde God One thousand ffyve hundred, ffower score and eleven: I Thomas WINSOR the Elder of Ffordongton w^thin the peculiar iurasdiction of Sarum being sick of body, but (thanks be to Almighty God) of good and pfect memorie doe make this my last will and testament in manner and fforme following.

First: I give and bequeath my sowle into the the handes of God, and my bodie to be buryed w^th in my pish churchyarde of ffordington in Christian buryall.
Item: I give and bequeath unto the poore of ffordington xij [12d]:
Item: I give and bequeath unto Thomas TOPP one acre of wheat to be paid him at Michaelmas come twelve month next after my decease
Item: I give and bequeath unto John WINSOR the second best brass pott and a tableboard
Item: I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth WINSOR a platter a pottinger a sawcer and a candlestick
Item: I give and bequeath halfe my livinge and howse roome unto Thomas [WINSOR] my sonne during the life of Katherine my wife to paye halfe my debts equallie, and the other duties payable and due owe of the said living between them.
Item:The rest of my goods and chattells both moveable and unmoveable my debts legacies and funeral discharged I geve and bequeath unto Katherine my wife , and Thomas WINSOR my sonne whom I make my Executors of this my last will and Testament.
These being witnessess Richard RUSSELL , Nicholas Winsor, John Hunt w.^th others.

PROBAT[E] of the written testimony of Thomas WINSOR deceased who lived at Fordington in the jurisdiction of the prebendal diocise of Saram was granted before William Wilkinson Doctor at Law

INVENTORY: A True and perfect Inventory of all the goods and chattles of Thomas WINSOR Sen (sic) [Senior] deceased of FFordington in the County of Dorset The Banding made & praised by Richard RUSSELL,John WINSOR, Thomas RIVES and John CUSSEN these with others the fifth day of May 1591.
[Note:- an explanation of unusual items can be found in the Glossary]
Impremis: fowre [4] acres and a yarde of wheat -- iij^l [£3]
Item: two horses and a cowe -- xlvj^s viijd (46 sillings 8 pence)
Item:one acre of barley -- x^s [10s]
Item:three brasse pannes [pans] -- xlviij^s [48s]
Item: a little pan & ye brasse kettle -- iij^s [3s]
Item: three brasse potts -- xxx^s [30s]
Item: another brasse pot -- vj^s [6s]
Item: a skillet, a little pot & a chafing dishe -- iiij^s [4s]
Item: a bason, a pott & a ?? candlesticke -- v^s [5s]
Item: eleven platters, two potengers & ij saucers -- xij^s [12s]
Item: two platters, one potengers & five saucers -- iij^s [3s]
Item: a coubonrd [cupboard] -- ij^s [2s]
Item: two coffers, two chests, a fosset & bedspread -- viij^s iiij^d [8s 4d]
Item: bedclothes & and a sheet -- vj^s viij^d [6s. 8d]
Item: tymber vesssell -- iiij^s [4s]
Item: horse harnesse & other bad stuffe -- viiij^s iiij^d [9s.4d]
Item: a cart & an itce? -- v^s vj^d [5s.6d]
Sum is --xiij^l iiij^s ij^d [£13.4s.2d ] [£13-5s-6d?]
Exhibited xvj^o [16th] July 1591

Will of Agnetis [Agnes] BARNE [or BARNES] of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- Although there is no reference to Agnes status in the will she was the widow of Robert Barnes see his Will dated 27 Mar 1587/8 above in which she is named his relict and executrix. They had no surviving children as no bequests in either Will.

Parish Register very badly damaged but she died after she wrote her Will on 28th Dec 1590 and before probate on 17th June 1591 so she is one of the widows buried at FStG either on 17th April or 17th May 1591]

Roger JUSTER the son of Ralph & Mary JUSTER, who were servants of Robert & Agnes BARNES, was baptised at FStG on 14th April 1588.

Dated 28 Dec 1590

Proved 17 June 1591

PROB 11/77

PCC= 1591 Barnes, Barne, Agnes, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset 46 Sainberbe

Rough Translation

Probate of this written Testament was approved at London before Rev William Lewin Doctor of Law and Official of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 17th day in the month of June Ad 1591 - by Richard Goodall Notary Public - Administration granted to Christopher WHITTELL executor named in the testament

Probate 2 June 1592

L/A 2nd June 1592

Accompt 10 Jun 1596

Parish Register has not survived: Probate dated 2nd day in the month of June Anno Domini 1592 : Administration of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Margaret BURDE [BIRD] vidua [widow] deceased of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Saraum granted to Thomas BISSHOP the natural son of the deceased ---

L/A Know all men by these presents that Thomas BISHOP of Fordington in the County of Dorset husbandman and John WHITE of the same place in the same county Yeoman are firmly bound unto Mr John BRIDGES Doctor at Law and official of the Dean of Sarum in the sum of £40 etc dated 2nd June 1592 in the 34th year of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

Accompt of Thomas BUSHOPP [BISHOP] the natural and lawful son and administrator of the goods chattels and debts of Margaret BURDE late whilst she so lived of the parish of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow deceased and made and exhibited to the worshipful Mr William WILKINSON Doctor of Law and Official of the Dean of Sarum the 10th day of June 1596 in the 38th year of the reign of Elizabeth I

Will & Inventory of Maryan BASCOMBE Widow of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Register very badly damaged but buried FStG 3rd Feb 1592/3]

[Note:- Elizabeth WHITE her daughter was the wife of John WHITE Senior (d.1600) and also left a will when she ied in 1607]

[Note:- Willa RASKER one of the appraisers was probably William RASKER Senior (1564- )

Will dated 26 Jan 1591/2

Died 21 Jan 1592/3

(See Inventory)

Buried FStG 3 Feb 1592/3

Inventory Exhibited into the Court

by Jacobum BASCOMBE

21st June 1592? [Actually 1593]

Wiltshire Archives

Note Original & copy of Will available. Probate only on the original and bottom of Inventory

SPC 1592 5 143:

P5/1592/11 +

P5/5REG/143D

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1594 6 62:

P5/1594/39 +

P5/6REG/62B

In the name of God Amen the tenth day of April in the 31st year of the reign of our sovereign Lady Elizabeth by the grace of God of England, France and Ireland; Queen defender of the faith; I Elizabeth HUNT of ye Parish of Fordington in the County Dorset Widow do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following

First and before all things I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God trusting to be saved by faith, and my body to be buried within the parish churchyard of Fordington aforesaid in Christian burial

Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Christian HUNT a peck pan, a little Cadron? of agrarte?) and all my clothes belonging to my bed, linen and woollen

Item: I give and bequeath unto her an acre of wheat and an acre or barley; half to be paid this year and the other half next year and to the said Christian I give a crocke of a gallon, a sheet and my best cerchefe? [handkerchief].

Item: I give and bequeath to Alice FLAMBORD iiij [4] bushels of Barley a neckerchief and my best apron

Item: I give and bequeath to Thomas HUNT iij [3] bushels of barley

Item: I give and bequeath to Ambrose HUNT ij [2] bushels of wheat and a crocke of half a quart

Item: I give and bequeath to Margaret TAPP a platter

Item: I give and bequeath to Joan HUNT my second best kerchief

Item: I give and bequeath unto the three children of Alice FLAMBORED to each of them a kerchief

The rest of my goods and chattles not given nor bequeathed I do give and bequeath unto John HUNT my son whom I make my executor of this my last Will and Testament these being witnesses William CORNISH and Robert RASKAR RASKER] with others

Will & Inventory of William CRIMELL [CRIMMELL or CRIMBLE or CRYMELE] Senior of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Register has not survived]

[Link to Survey 1600 when William Crymble was holding a copyhold grant dated 1586 for a half place in Fordington Fields.

William Crymble was the son of William Crymble or Crimmel, and born ~ 1565 according to the 1615 Survey of the Manor of Fordington. ]

Will dated 5th May 1595

Inventory 23 May 1595

Proved 18 Sep 1595

Will: dated 5th May 1595 ' My body to be buried in the churchyard at Fordington '
Item: to daughter Luce wife of Richard COURTE 1 bushel of wheat;
Item: To daughter Margaret wife of John MADEAT one bushel of wheat
Item: to daughter Grace wife of William WEYGHE? one bushel of wheat;
Item: To daughter Julian wife of Stephen PHACIE [FACEY] ? one bushel of wheat Item to son [no name] 2 bay horses furnished with their harness and half my cart.
Item To Elizabeth COURTE to the above named Richard COURTE one acre of wheat and one acre of barley the acre of wheat lying above Luscombe called by the name of Broad away [Broadwey] And the acre of barley lying in Combe called the pi acre
Item to the poor of Fordington 12d
All the rest to Elinore my wife whom I make my whole executrix -- in presence of these witnesses William RASCER [RASKER]; William BIRD;Mark of William Bellman ; Robert SCUFF Scriptor {writer]

An Inventory of all the goods and Chattels of William CRIMELL Senior of the manor of Fordington taken the xxiij^th [23rd] of Maye 1595 by us Thomas Emes [Eames] 1539-1618]; William RASCER; William BYRDE [BIRD] and Robert SCUFF [SCUTT?] the writer as followetgh [Long list of items not transcribed] Exhibited by William CRYMELE and Thomas TAPP 18th Sep 1595

Will & Inventory + Account of William WILLES [WILLS] of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Register has not survived]

Dated 22 Aug 1595

Probate 1 Nov 1595

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1595 6 109: P5/1595/49 + P5/6REG/??

Probate 1 Nov AD 1595

Parish Register has not survived:

[Note:- Link to transcription and more information about the Nuncupative Will of William WHITE (d.1595) the younger son of Robert WHITE (d.1576)]

Reynold THORNE of Fordington Will & Inventory +- also a Tuition Bond of

[Note:- PR not survived but His wife Maria was buried 27 Feb 1585 & his son John 15 Apr 1586 & daughter Alce 21 Jun 1588 in Fordington]

Dated 25th Feb 1595/6

Died 1st June 1596

Inventory Exhibited 10th Mar 1596/7

Tuition Bond dated 10th Mar 1596

Probate dated 10th Mar 1596/7

SPC 1596 6 150: P5/1596/65 + P5/6REG/150A

WILL: Extracts: [Link to Reynolde THORNE's 2nd marriage to Dorothy nee ASHE in 1586 with background to his first marriage to Maria Unknown]

Administration of Christian HUNT of Fordington

Parish Register has not survived

[Note:- Christian was the daughter of Ambrose HUNT - see his Will 1588- by his wife Elizabeth HUNT - See her Will 1594 - Link to more information about this family

Administration is granted to Christian's brother John HUNT and William BARNES Husbandsman of Fordington]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC A. 1600 6 246:

P5/1600/30 Letter Admin

P5/6REG/246

Letter of Administration: :

Know all men from these presents that John HUNT of Fordingtonin the County of Dorset & William BARNES of the same place Husbandsmen are firmly bound unto Rev John BRIDGES Doctor at Law and official of the Dean of Sarum etc etc. Decimo Septimo die mensis July in the 42nd year of the Reign of Queen Elizabeth etc (which ran from 17th Nov 1599 to 16th Nov 1600) hence 17th July 1600.

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound John HUNT and William BARNES the administrators named of all and singular the goods chattels and debts of Christian HUNT late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do well and truly administer the the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased that is to say to paying her debts and legacies (if there be any) etc etc Signatures of John HUNT and William BARNES in the presence of William HUTCHINGS

Decimo Septimo die mensis July Anno Dm Millime Sexcente simo -- My latin is not good enough to give a full transcription but in essence it states:-
'HUNT: The 17th day in the month of July in the year of our Lord 1600 administration was granted for the estate of Christian HUNT deceased of Fordington to Johannis [John} HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset and William BARNES husbandsmen of the same place in the same County and the peculiar jurisdiction of Sarum' - so they may have been given joint administration but the document needs a better translation . I also note that William BARNES wife named Marie died at Fordington being buried there on 11th Jan 1587/8.

Will and Letter of Administration of Agnes HENVILL Widow of Fordington

PR No Trace of Burial

Will 20 Feb 1601

L/A granted to Elizabeth SPEARE of Bere Regis Administratrix

Probate 30 July 1603

Will; Dated 20th day of February in the year 1601 I Agnis HENVILL late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow etc --my body to the earth --
Itm: My daughter Elpabethe [Elizabeth] the wife of John SPERE shall have the rent of my house and backside at Fordington ---, And the said John SPERE to have the grounds thereto belonging --etc ref to remain to John Spere, Johane Spear, Elsabeth Spere & Agnes Spere the sons and daughters of John and Elsabeth.
Ref to legacies with John Godd alis PEERES my said brother deceased
JohnSpere my son-inlaw executor

Note:- Elizabeth SPEAR was buried at FStG June 30th 1631

Will of John INGRAM [Husbandman] of Fordington

[Note:- John clearly died between when he wrote his will on 16th Dec 1602 and 10th Feb 1602/3 when parish registers have not survived. ]

[Note:- His widow Agnes INGRAM (1565-1638/9) & executrix of his Will was buried at FStG on 19th Feb 1638/9 - Link to 1615 Survey of Fordington Manor]

{Note:- From his will we know his father Robert INGRAM was living in 1602 -- His mother recorded as Katherine the wife of Robert INGRAM was buried at FStG on 24th Jan 1616. His father probably died when registers are missing (1640-1663).

John & Agnes left 4 surviving children:- (1) Robert INGRAM their only son who was baptised at FStG on 22nd Feb 1594/5 and married Tamsen BIRD at FStG on 2nd Oct 1639. - and 3 daughters (2) Katherine INGRAM named after his mother bapt c1597 who later married William BARTLETT FStG Aug 1620 - (3) Elizabeth INGRAM who married Jonas PALFRY FStG 17th Jan 1625 and (4) Margaret INGRAM who married John SEAGER FStG 7th Feb 1624/5]

Will: 16th Dec 1602

Inv: 10th Feb 1602/3

Probate 22 July 1603

Wilshire Archives

SPC 1603 7 65: P5/1603/44 + P5/7REG/62C

Original Will Ancestry.com image 145 of 305

Probate of Will 22nd July 1603

WILL: In the name of God Amen. The 16th day of December AD 1602. I John INGRAM of Fordington being sick in body but whole in mind & of good & perfect memory do make & ordain my last Will & Testament in manner and form following

First I commit my soul to Almighty God my Saviour, by whose death and passion I constantly believe to be saved, And my body I bequeath to the earth whence it was fashioned.
Itm: I give to the poor of Fordington two shillings
Itm: To the parish church of Fordington three shillings four pence
Itm: I do give and bequeath to my four children Viz: Robert INGRAM my son, Katherine, Elizabeth and Margaret my daughters four score sheep & twelve ewes to be equally divided between them
Itm: I give & bequeath to my son Robert a horse called Russ the cart and wheels with harness belonging to the same horse, a red bullock and one acre of wheat showing? upon the way to Bridport.
Itm: To Katherine my daughter I give my best cow & one half acre of wheat lying on [ ]hiles?
Itm: To Elizabeth my daughter my black horse, a black bullock & two half acres of wheat the one lying in Luscombe the other 'showting? to Pisse? Bridge Pitt' (sic)
Itm; I give & bequeath to Margaret my daughter my red horse & two half acres of wheat one half acre sitting? by the wayside leading to Bridport over the way that leadeth to Martinstown [Winterbourne St Martin] the other lying by the wayside leading to Bridport
And: if it is fortune any of my said children to decease before they come to the age of 21 years & before that time be not married then I bequeath her or his part of them so deceasing to the other of them then surviving to be delivered to them when they shall accomplish their said ages or else be married.
The residue of my goods moveable and unmoveable whatsoever unbequeathed I give to Agnes my wife whom I do nominate & appoint to be my sole executrix to see my legacies paid & my will performed And I do appoint Robert INGRAM my loving father & Nicholas INGRAM my Overseers These witnesses John KINTON Clerk [*], Robert RASKER & Robert BU [Probably BUN as per Inventory]

INVENTORY: A True and perfect Inventory of all the goods & chattells of John INGRAM deceased made & appraised by Richard RUSSELL Clerk Robert BUN and Richard WARREN the tenth of February Anno DM 1602 : [i.e. 1602/3 ] I have not transcribed a fairly long inventory of his goods etc which includes animals and wheat in their barn? [Image 144 of 305 ]

LETTER of ADMINISTRATION: [In Latin key info:- ] Know all men by these presents that Agnetem INGRAM of Fordington in the County of Dorset widow and Robertus BUN of the same place husbanman are firmly bound unto the great man John BRIDGES ------ on 22nd July AD 1603 ---The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Agnes INGRAM the relict and executrix named in the last will and testament of John INGRAM of the parish of Fordington deceased do shall and truly satisfy content & pay or cause to be paid all and singular the legacies gifted & bequeathed in and by the last will and testament of the said deceased ------

Gen Notes:- [*] John KINTON the witness had a daughter Judith buried at FStG 13th Aug 1607

2024:- Link to Transcription of his Will and Inventory by Helen M Ford

Will of Robert COSENS [Yeoman] of Fordington, Dorset

[See Burial Registers for 1604 refers to Robertus COSSENS sepult decimo [decimus?]die Aprilis [Robert COSSENS buried 10th day of April]

[Note:- See burial registers for 1603 and ref to the burial of Agnes the wife of Robert COSSENS]

Robert's widow Christian COSENS was buried at FStG on 28th April 1619 and also left a Will dated 23rd April 1619 which is held at the Wiltshire Archives.

Luce Zeager Cosens his daughter was bapt FStG in the middle of the year 1578 and had married Nicholas SMART by the death of his widow Christian in 1619.

Agnes Bascombe (1555-1625) his daughter was married to Thomas Battescombe probably during 1595-1605 inc when registers are missing (See link to her mothers Will above) Agnes and her son John and 3 more of her children are beneficiaries in 1619.

Margaret Cosens his daughter married Robert FFORD at FStG on 5th May 1593.

Dated 6 Apr 1604

Buried 10 Apr 1604

Proved 07 May 1604

Will of William RUSKER [RASKER] the elder of Fordington, Dorset

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1604 which show William Rasker was buried FStG Jan 1604

PROB 11/105 + PCC 1605 Rasker, William, the elder, Fordington, Dorset 32 Hayes

Will of William RASKER the Elderof Fordington: Dated 5th Jan 1604/5: In the name of God Amen the fifth day of January AD 1604 I William RASKER the Elder of Fordington within the peculiar jurisdiction of Sarum and County of Dorset being sick in body but of perfect mind and remembrance almighty god be praised, do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: I give and comit my soul into the hands of Almighty God my only creator and maker and to Jesus Christ his only son my saviour and redeemer, and my bodybody to the earth from whence it came and to be buried in the church parish of Fordington aforesaid in Christian burial and as to such worldly goods as it hath pleased god to lend me during the time of this my mortal life I do dispose and appoint in manner and form hereafter following that is to say:

First: I give and bequeath unto the parish church of Fordington aforesaid towards the reparations of the same church 3s.4d : (Note:- rest abbreviated)
[Item:] To the poor 4s:
Item: Unto my 3 sons namley William; Christopher and Robert £20 each to be paid within 3 years after my decease etc:
[Item] To Joane HUNT widow my daughter £20 to be paid her half 1 year after my decease and half at 2 years;
[Item] Alice my daughter £20 at age 21;
Bequest to Ambrose, Robert, John and Thomas HUNT sons of my said daughter Joane HUNT one ewe and one lamb each;
To John RASKER, Faith MOODYE and Margery RASKER children of my brother Robert RASKER 1 chilver sheep each;
Rest and residue to wife Katherine also made Executrix
Neigbours and friends Anthony BARNES; my brother Robert RASKER; Edward JOHNSON; and my son William RASKER to be Overseers; House in which he dwells to be purchased for use of his sons Christopher & Robert ;
Cottage lately bought of Thomas FFORTE to benefit of son Robert he to procure the same from Mr CHURCHILL ;
Witnesses John KINGSTON; Mr Edward JOHNSON;  Anthony BARNES ; Robert RASKER ; William BASCOMBE Robert READ:

Probate granted at London by Robert Master Doctor at Law 7th May 1605

[Note:- Margery RASKER married William BARNES at St Georges Church Fordington on 23rd Nov 1606]

Letter of Administration for the estate of Peter SAVAGE or SAVADGE of Fordington

PR No Trace of Burial ?

OPC Dorset Admons Folio PCC p27

Will of Peter Moodye or MOODY, Malster of Fordington, Dorset

[ Note:- No trace of burial in Parish Register:-

His wife Faith MOODYE was the daughter of Robert RASKER and is a benificiary under the Will of his brother of William RASKER (d.1604) also see transcription above.
Their daughter Elioner MOODY however was buried at FStG on 21st Jun 1607]

Dated 1 Jan 1606

Probate 19 July 1606

PR for 1609-1613 have not survived. Will beneficiaries: -

I give and bequeath unto my sonne Anthonie Winsor 40 shillings & a suit of my best apparel to be paid him at the end of his apprentice;

Item: I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth the daughter of John Winsor one Sheepe;

To William Wintrey my godchild one sheep;

Item I give unto my sonne William Winsor one of my best Sheepe,

To my daughter daughter Catherine 2 ewes;

To Robert Winsor one ewe

To the three other children of my said brother John Winsor viz John, Thomas and Luce 12d each,

to Joan Talbote xij^d [12d];

to John Adams xij^d [12d];

The rest of my goods moveable and unmoveable unbequeathed I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth my wife whom I do make my sole executrix to see my will forward according to my mind and discharge of my conscience

these being witnesses Witnesses: Johem Kingson (signed), John Winsor Senior (his mark):

Inventory of William Wynsor late of ffordington deceased taken by John Wynsor and John Lawrence? August 1609: Probate Sept 1609 by William Winsor

Will & Administration with Inventory of Joan HUNT Widow of Fordington

[Note:-Parish Register has not survived]

Will dated 29 May 1609

Inventory 20 Jun 1609

LA 1 Sep 1609

[Note:- Jooan HUNT nee RASKER (c.1566-1609) The widow of John HUNT (d.1604) Husbandman of Fordington - Follow link for her marriage and more information about her family.
Also link to transcription of her Will dated 29th May 1609. Bequests are to Elizabeth her daughter and three sons Robert, John and Thomas.
Also see Will of Christopher RASKER (c.1569-1613) below who was her brother]

A true Inventory of the Goods and Chattles of Joane HUNT of Fordington late deceased widow valued and appraised by William Bird, Richard Waren and William Collins the younger the xx^th [20th] of June 1609. etc etc mainly household and personal items + corn growing in the field praised at 4 acres and a yard of wheat, and 6 acres and 3 yards of barley + 2 kine and 1 bullock; 6 sheep; pair of wheels; 1 swine; etc

Will Inventory and LA of John BARNES of Fordington

[Note Burials for 1609 have not survived]

dated 14 Jun 1609

died 16th June 1609

Proved 1 Sep 1609

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1609 8 163: P5/1609/3 + P5/8REG/163B

An Inventory of all the goods chattels and debts of John BARNES who deceased the 16th day of June AD 1609 praised by Roger WINSOR William TUCKER and John WHITE

Will: In the name of the eternal God Amen: The xiiij^th [14th] day of June Ano Domini 1609 I John BARNES of Fordington within the peculiar juridiction of New Sarum make this my Testament and Last Will in manner and form following:

First I commend my soul into the hands of God father, who hath made me and all the world and hath given they son to die for me and for all mankind and further for thy sons sake have mercy upon me & draw me unto the, amen. Jesus be then a merciful mediator for me unto they father that I may find favour in his fight to be saved amen.

The residue of my goods moveable and unmoveable by what title or name soever called I give and bequeath unto Maud my wife who I appoint & make executrix of this my last Will & Testament & to see my funeral accomplished

Note:- There are no witnesses on either the original or copy will [There is also an Inventory]

Administration & Inventory of Christopher RASKER of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Register has not survived]

Inventory dated 2nd Sep 1613

LA dated 3 Sep 1613

Christopher RASKER (c.1569-1613) Letter of Administration:- Know all men by these presents that Elizabeth RASKER of Fordiongton in the county of Dorset widow , William COLLINS Sen of the same place husbandman, and William TUCKER of the same place husbandman are firmly bound unto John Gordon etc etc ---dated 3rd Sep 1613

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Elizabeth RAKSER the relict and administratrix of the goods and chattels and debts of Xpofer [Christopher] RASKER late of Fordington deceased do well and truely administer the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased that is to say in paying his debts and legacies if any etc etec ---

An Inventory of the goods and chattles of Christopher RASKER late of Fordington deceased. Taken & praised [appraised] by  Anthony Barnes Sen, Robert Bunne, William Tucker, William Rasker,, William Collins and Anthony Clarke the second day of September 1613.

Impremis: {In the first place] of Bedding 2 pair of blankets 1 coverlide 1 bolster, 2 pillows & 1 featherbed xv^s
Item: His wearing apparel xxxiij^s iiij^d
Item: 10 platters 1 pottinger 2 candlesticks 2 salt sellers of pewter s^s
Item: 1 Amerye 1 chest 2 coffers 2 timber boxes & form xiij^{s iiijd}
Item: 2 hogheads 1 virkyn 1 bowl 1 vatehorse 1 keine a vate 3 trendells 1 payle and a bushell xiij^{s iiijd}
Item a little brass pot 2 ?? kettles 2 skillets, 1 iron crook
etc etc etc

WILL: To be buried in the churchyard at St Peters to which church 40s; To the poor of Dorchester £3 to be distributed by William Joliffe ; To the Alms people in Dorchester 3s 4d ; Unto Mary CRIBB my old bedand bolster; To Katherin GALPIN 10s and my gown; To Hester GALPIN little brass crocke : To Robert GALPIN 5 children 13 yards of buffat at 2s a yard to be divided between them; Unto Robert Galpins son Thomas £3 at age 21; To Robert Galpins 4 daughters £3 each at age 28; Legacies to them to remain in hands of Humphrey Joliffe & William Joliffe my Overseers until payable; To the poor of Dorchester 20 shillings a year for 7 years; To John MIDLANE £3; To church at Fordington 6s; To the poor of Fordington 6s; To Executor and Overseers for the use and behoof of Thomas Galpin; Elnor Galpin; Annie Galpin; Lester Galpin and Jane Galpin children of my kinsman Robert Galpin Smith all my house and shop in Dorchester called the Bowe All the Rest and Residue to Richard WARRIN of Fordington Husbandsmen who is also made executor Witnessed  Anthoni Barnes Sen  and John Trottell

Dated 6 Jun 1614

Probate 13 Oct 1614

Administration of John WILLES [WILLS] of Fordington

[Note:- PR for 1616 only has a few burials up to 6th June 1616 - the next return which also covered the whole of 1617 has not survived]

-Link 1600 Survey of Fordington Manor plot held by John WILLES (1559-1616) son of Ralph WILLS who left a Will dated 7th Apr 1589 proved 16th July 1591

16th Nov 1616

SPC A 1616 9 180:

P5/1616/86 + (Ancestry.com image 359 of 370)

P5/9REG/180A (Ancestry.com image 306 of 804 in Latin)

Letter of Administration
WILLES: Decesimo sexto die mensis Novemb Anno Dm Milli^mo Sexcen Decimo Sexto etc [Rough translation of key info:- Ancestry.com image 306]

WILLES: 16th day in the month of November in the year of our Lord 1616 --concerning -- administration -- Johannis [John] WILLES [WILLS] of Fordington in the County of Dorset and the pecuilar diocese of Sarum, and

Anthonye DIGGESTT & Leonardo FEAVER

---------------------------------------------------------------(Ancestry.com image 359) [Rough extraction of key info]
Know all men by these presents Antonie DIGGETT of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Miller & Leonard FFEAVER of Dorchester aforesaid Taylor are firmly bound unto John GORDON Doctor of Laws? of the Cathedral of Sarum etc etc

The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bounden Anthony DIGGETT and Leonard FFEAVER the next of kin and administrators of the goods chattels & debts of John WILLES late of Ffordington deceased doe well and truely administer the goods chattels & debts of the deceased that is to say in paying his debts and legacies if any etc etc [standard wording]

Dated 8 Apr 1616

Probate 23 Jan 1617

Granted to Roger Prower natural son of the deceased

MEMORANDUM: [Nuncupative Will:] That upon the Eigth day pf April in the year of our Lord 1616 Richard PROWER of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman being sick in body but of sound and perfect memorie did, with presence of us whose names are subscribed, make his nuncupative Will in manner and form following vitz :
Impremis: He gave unto his son John PROWER an Annuity of £4 and 10 shillings by the year due and owing unto him the said Testator by one Salomon HARRIS for and during the term of the natural life of the said Solomon HARRIS;
Item: He gave and bequested unto his son Roger PROWER his three children namley Roger PROWER, John PROWER and Margaret PROWER Forty shillings unto each of them;
Item: He gave and bequested also unto Robert & Joane the son and daughter of Henry TAPPE 20 shillings a peece [each] to be paid unto their father Henry TAPPE for them and either of them for their use in manner and form following Fitz: twentie shillings on the four and twentieth day of June next and twentty shillings on the nine and twentieth day of September then next ensuing : Witnesses hereunto Willus JONES Cleric

[Note:- His son John PROWER was buried at FstG 12 Feb 1620: His widow Johane PROWER was buried at FStG 3rd June 1622]

Will of Christian COSENS or COZENS Widow of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1619 shows:- Aprill 28 Christian COSENS wydowe was buried 1619

Christian COSENS was the widow of Robert COSENS was buried at FStG on 10th Apr 1604 leaving a Will (PROB 11/104) dated 6th Apr 1604

Margaret Cosens her daughter married Robert FFORD at FStG on 5th May 1593.

Agnes Bascombe (1555-1625) her daughter was married to Thomas Battescombe during the period 1595-1605 inc when registers are missing prob c1602/3 Link to more information about her Marriage, age and children.

Dated 23 Apr 1619

Buried 28 Apr 1619

Proved 23 Aug 1619

Inventory 23 Apr 1629 £259.16s

[Note:- Long - Not transcribed]

Wiltshire Archives:-

SPC 1619 10 57: P5/1619/46 + P510REG/57B

PO5 Probate records of the court of the Dean of Salisbury

L/A dated 18 Aug 1619 Robert FFord of Fordington Yeoman ----The condition of the within written obligation is such that of Robert Fford the husband of Margaret FFord the wife of the bounden Robert FFord & Executrix named in the last will and testament of Christian Cosens late of Ffordington in the County of Dorset widow deceased do well and truely satisfy etc etc

Link to Transcription of the Will of Roger KETE (1550-1620) Gentleman of Fordington with research notes

Bequests made to members of  Anthony EAMES  Family

[Note:- See Burial Registers for 1620 shows:- June 5 Roger KEATE gent [gentleman] was buried ]

Will (and Inventory) of Richard SEAGER of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1625 Shows:- Dec: 24 Richard SEAGER was buried 1625

Note:- Listed as a tenant in the 1615 Survey of Fordington Manor with two plots - One of 29 acres held for 3 lives : his age given as being 63 (making him born circa 1563 . 2nd Plot for another 19 acres also held - follow link for more information

[Note:- Ricahrd's daughter Lucy is thought to have married John EAMES in 1616 when marriage registers are missing]

[Note:- (*) John the son of Nicholas INGRAM was baptised at FStG 21st Feb 1620/1]

Dated 5 Dec 1625

Buried 24 Dec 1625

Inv 14 Jan 1625/6

Probate 3rd May 1626

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 162610 198: P5/1626/44 + P5/10REG/198

WILL: SEAGER: IN the name of God amen the 5th day of December 1625 I Richard SEAGER of Fordington and the peculiar and exempt jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum being weak in body but of perfect memory (praised be God therefore) I do make my last Will and Testament in manner and form following

First: I bequeath my soul into the hands of almighty god my heavenly father there with the mediation of Christ my only saviour And my body to be buried in the churchyard at Fordington aforesaid. As for my goods and outward estate my will is that they should be distributed as followeth:-
Impremis: I give unto the poor of the parish of Fordington j^s
Item: I give unto Thomas the son of John EAMES , John the son of Nicholas INGRAM, and Robert the son of Robert SEAGER three wea-ther [wether] sheep to be equally divided between them as the former
Item: I give unto Jone the daughter of Robert SEAGER 1 weather hogge
Item: I give unto Jone & Ruth the daughters of John EAMES each of them one chilver hogge.
Item: I give unto my two daughters Luce EAMES, and Judeth SEAGER my bed on which I lie with the bedding & bedstead to be divided equally between them
Item: I give unto Thomas the son of John EAMES my best suit of apparel vizt jerkin, doublet, and hose
Item: My next best suite I give to John^(*) the son of Nicholas INGRAM
Item: I give to Thomas EAMES aforementioned my best hat and chest
Item: I give unto John INGRAM and Roger SEAGER the sum of £4 which I have in ready money in my chest and £2 and forty shillings due unto me from Roger TUCKER of Fordington to be divided equally between them
Item: I give to John^(*) the son of Nicholas INGRAM my Coffer And my Cloak I give to my sister Agnes COMBE
Item: I do nominate and appoint Luce the wife of John EAMES of Fordington to be executrix of this my last will and tesatament
Item: I request my son Robert SEAGER and my son-in-law Nicholas INGRAM to be Overseers of this my will
In Witness of all the promises I have set my hand to the presents the day and year above written in the presence of Edward PELE, Robert SEAGER - The marke of Richard SEAGER

AN INVENTORY of the goods and chattels of Richard SEAGER deceased taken and praised by Robert BUN, Anthony EAMES and John DOWNTON the 14th of January 1625/6.
Impremis: his wearing apparel at - xxx^s
Itm: one bedstead priased at - ij^s
Itm; one bolster two old feather beds, one coverled, one pollow, one pair of blankets and a pair of sheets } at - xxiij^s
Itm: one testor, two pillows, at - vj^s
Itm: one chest, one coffer, at - vj^s viij^d
Itm: thirteen sheep and two lambs, at iij^li viij^s
Itm: In money -- iiij^li
Itm: one Bond of - x[?] ^s
Sum xij^li xvj^s ij^d

Robert BUN his Marke
Anthony EAMES
John DOWNTON his marke
3rd Day May Anno Dm 1626

Will: In the name of God Amen The 27th Feb 1628 I John HUNT of Fordington within the jurisdiction of Sax [Sarum] being visited with sickness and weak of body but perfect and sound of mind and memory --------

Bequests:-
Body to Christian burial at Fordington; 2s to parson; to the poor of Fordington 12pence;
to church in Fordington 2 shillings to be paid within 1 year after my decease
to the poor people of Fordington 12 pence
to daughter Johane HUNT £10 when aged 16; or if died to daughter Bridgett
to daughter Bridgett HUNT £10 at 16; or if died to daughter Johane
to godson Thomas WINSOR 1 chilver lamb worth 5/- to be delivered within a year;
to godson Ambrose HUNT 1 chilver lamb worth 5/- to be delivered within a year;
to godson John TOUCH the son of Lawrence TOUCH of Martinstown 1 chilver lamb worth 5/- to be delivered within a year;
to godson John STONE of Martinstown 20/- at 21 years;
to brother Ambrose HUNT 12 pence;
to brother Robert HUNT 12 pence;
to brother Thomas HUNT 12 pence;
to sister Elizabeth HUNT 12 pence;
to William RASKER the son of William RASKER the elder of Fordington 12 pence;
to Christopher RASKER the son of the said William 12 pence;
to Robert RASKER the son of the said William 12 pence;
REST bequeathed to Johan HUNThis wife also appointed executrix
Friends William RASKER and Ambrose HUNT of Fordington to be overseers Witnessed by John WEECH Henry HOLMAN and Robert HUNT

Administration of Robert BIDGOOD Clothier of Fordington

Note:- Fordington Burial Register :- March 23 1628/9 Robert BIDGOOD sonne of Robert BIDGOOD was buryed at FStG

Note- Link to this plot of 26 acres in the 1615 Survey of Fordington Manor which shows that it is held for 3 lives these being Robert BIDGOOD the elder (1560-bef.1628) aged 55 the husband of, Katherine BIDGOOD (1575- 1638) aged 40, and their son and heir Robert BIDGOOD (1606-1628/9) the Younger then aged 9. Their son, a clothier by trade, died and was buried at FStG on 23rd March 1628/9 when he would have been aged 22. He clearly died intestate and I think his father must have died as well as administration of his estate was granted to his mother Katherine and her accompt has survived along with an inventory of her sons goods I think her husband was alive in Feb 1608/9 when their sevant Judith was buried at FStG and probably died during 1609 to 1613 when parish registers are missing.

Katherine BITHGOOD was buried at FStG on 28th Aug 1638.

Buried 23 Mar 1628/9

L/A 27 Apr 1629

Inventory 27 Jun 1631

Accompt 3 July 1633

OPC PCC Admons Folio 87 L/A 27 Apr 1629 - Grantee Catherine BIDEGOOD Relict

Wiltshire Archives

SPC A 1631 12 82: P5/1631/10 + P5/1633/2 + P5/12REG/82B

[Image 47 of 290 at Ancestry.com ] BIDGOOD ROBT 1633 (Side line entry dated :- 3rd July 1633) The true and perfect Accompt of Katherine BIDGOOD the mother and ad-ministrator of all and singular the goods chattles and debts of Robert BIDGOOD late of ffordington in the County of Dorset Clothier deceased made before the right worshipful Edmund MASON Doctor of Devinity and Lawe of the Cathedral Church of Sarum ???well of and upon all and Singular the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased which since his death have come to the hands of this Accomptris also of and upon all and singular such disbursements as have come made and layde out by this Accompt by virtue of her administration as followeth vizt

The Charge:: Impremis this Accompt chargeth herself with all and singular the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased which since his death have come to the hands of this Accompt contayned in an Inventorie therof exhibited into this Count amounting to the some of [sum pa?? ] of iij^li. xvx^s.iiij d

The Discharge: wherof this Accompt ??? allowance as followeth vizt: Impremis layde out for the ffunerall of the said deceased and other necessarie charges thereunto be-longing the some of xx^s

Item: for the charges of Administration and other necessarie charges there unto belonginge xij^s

Item payde to Roger STEPHENS of Dorchester Draper due to him from the deceased by Bill obligatorie to this Accompt ??? the some of v^li

Item: for drawing and ingrossing this Accompt the seale and quietness thereunto belonging the some of xij^s

Sum of the charges Vj^li. xvx^s

Soe it appeareth this A-compant hath layed out more then came to her hands the some of ----[There follows a paragraph in Latin dated 3rd July 1633]

A True Inventory of all ye goods of Robert BIDGOOD ye younger when he appraised? ye 27th day of June 1631

Item: His wearinge apparell praised at xx^s

Item: one Coffer praised at

Item: one Trunke praised at

Item one old Saddle praised at

Item: Some old ??? ??? praised at

Item: one eythen? praised at

Item: one bond of fyve pounds from Hamnett WHITE for the payment of fiffty shillings but unrecoverable the bond being ill made

Praisers of the goods

John HELLARD : Tho WINSOR: Anthony EMES [EAMES] Exhibited 2nd July 1633

Original and copy Will of Richard BISHOPP Husbandman of Fordington with an Inventory of his goods

[Note:- Ann BISHOP(c1594- ) in the 1650 Survey of Fordington Manor holds by copyhold grant dated 27th Mar 1634 a tenement and farthinghold in Fordington Fields for her life (age 56) and the lives of their sons Thomas aged 27 (c1623) and Joseph aged 25 (c1625)]

His youngest daughter Hester BISHOP was bap FStG 18th Nov 1627.

Will Dated:
6 Dec 1633 ^(*)

Buried FStG:^(**)
9th Nov 1633

Inventory of Goods taken:
17th Dec 1633

Proved:
16 July 1634

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1634 12 22: P5/1634/22 +

P5/12REG/292

Inventory by Wm Collins and Anthony EAMES (his signature) 17th Dec 1633

[NOTE:- Clearly burial on the 9th Nov 1633 and signing his will on 6th Dec 1633 can't both be correct.

[Note:- ^(**) See Burial Registers for 1633 which show:- "November 9th 1633 Richard BISHOP was buried" - I have rechecked (Sep 2024) the 1633 Burial Register for Fordington and now added this link which also has an image of the document so that transcription can be checked.

Investigation of the burial registers is not helped by those for 1632 and 1634 both being missing but I have added other comment about some of the other burials in 1633 which in my view confirm that 1633 is correct for this return.

We have clear images showing the year for those that have survived and whilst there may in the past have been more doubt about the year because I thought Anthony Eames emigrated to New England in March 1633 my discovery of the Inventory he took of Richard BISHOP's goods on 17th Dec 1633 adds confirmation that he was still in England in Dec 1633. Also I agree with the conclusions outlined in the paper written by Michael D Pierce dated 7th Aug 2024 that the ship Recovery that Anthony EAMES sailed on in fact left Weymouth in March 1634.

^(*) Link to Transcription and images of the Will of Richard BISHOP dated 6th Dec 1633? ---
Also Inventory of his Goods valued at £70-5s-8d, Taken 17th Dec 1633
by William COLLINS and Anthony EAMES (1595-1661/2)

Will of Philip FEARE Husbandman of Fordington

[Note:- Parish Burial Register for 1634 Missing]

[Note:- Long Inventry of Goods etc not transcribed

[Link to plot held in the 1615 Survey of Fordington Manor by her husband Philip Ffear]

[Note: His relict Grace FFEAR is recorded as alive in the 1650 Survey of Fordington Manor (Folio 8) holding a tenement and 17 acres of arable land and after her her son Robert Ffear]

Will dated 1st Apr 1634

Inventory dated 7th May 1634

Probate 16th July 1634

Wiltshire Archives

SPC Pt2 1634 12 18:

P5/1634/9 +

P5/12REG/290B

WILL: FFEARE Philippus ile FFordington:
In the name of God Amen I Phillip FFEARE of FFordington in the County of Dorset & Husbandman being sick in body but of perfect memory (Thanks be unto God) doe make this my last Will & Testament
My Soul I commend into the hands of God who gave it me; & my body unto Xpian (Christian) buriall in assurance its ressuraction at the last day. Ffor my goods I will & bestowe them as followeth:-
Item: I give unto my sonne John FFEARE if he be living; forty shillings, and case if he be not livinge I here give the forty shillings unto his sonne Nathaniel FFEARE
Item: I give unto Dorothie FFEAR daughter of the said John FFEAR my sonne five shillings
Item: I give unto my sonne Roger FFEAR forty shillings
Item: I give unto my sonne Robert FFEARE two shillings
Item: I give unto my daughter Ann SPRATT wife of Robert SPRATT of West Morden two shillings
Item: I give unto Grace SPRATT daughter of the said Anne SPRATT three shillings
Item: I give unto Philipp SPRATT sonne of the said Anne SPRATT five shillings
Item: I give unto Philip FFEAR sonne of the foresaid Robert FFEAR five shillings
Item: I give unto my daughter Grace FFEAR fifty pounds to be paid unto her at the day of her marriage
Item: I give threescore pounds unto my sonne Phillip FFEARE which sum of threescore pounds my will is that it be paid unto him by ten pounds a year until the said threescore pounds be fully paid & the first year to beginne at Michalmus day in the year of the Lord one thousand six hundred thirt and seavon [seven]
I give unto / my sone Phillip FFEARE aforesaid my hay house at the end of my stable the lynedy [living?] from my goathouse unto my backdoor & also I give unto him my wellhouse & I give unto him o

ne house standing upon postes next unto William WINSORE his house
Item: I give moe [more] unto my aforesaid daughter Grace FFEAR over & above the fifty pound, one featherbed , one pair of sheets, one bolster, one coverlett

Item: I give her one of my bigger crocks one of my brass panns and my biggerpossett three platters and two pongers? [porringers], All which things I Will to be delivered unto her by my executrix at the day of her marriage
Item: I give more over that what I have formerly given unto my sonne Phillip FFEARE I give him one standing bedstead one featherbed one bolster one coverlett one pair of sheets one crocke one brass pann one cubbord one tablebord after the decease of my wife.

All the rest of my goods chattles I give unto my beloved wife Grace FFEARE whom I make sole executrix of this my Will And I do ordayne & desire Mr Robert COKER & Mathew COKER his sonne of Dorchester to be Overseers of this my Will which Will I do acknowledge to be my last and only Will made the First of Aprill Anno Dm 1634.
Sealed Subscribed & published the the presence of Rob: Tutchin; Robert Ingram; LyenL Scott

-------------------

Long Inventory held at Wiltshire Archives PO5: Probate records of the court of the Dean of Salisbury - 1634 (Images 455 to 457 inc of 517 Ancestry,com ) At the end "Inventory taken of Philip Veares goods taken 7th of May 1634 witnes us Robert COKER: Sine [sign] of Water Daw [Walter DAW] Sine of William LINNINGTON: Mathew COKER

Note:- Husbandman & Churchwarden of St Georges Church Fordington in 1618 & 1623. Had children possibly 1594, Grace 1604 another 1605 and examined by Sir Arthur Ashley JP 31 July 1617.

Inventory dated last day of January 1633

L/A 10th Aug 1634

Accompt Christian White 24 Sep 1635

Inventory & L/A

SPC Inv 1635 :

Accompt

P5/1635/97

Hamnet WHITE (c1561-d1633/4) Husbandman of Fordington - Married twice 1st to Joan (c1570-1608) & 2nd Christian BARNES on 28th Feb 1608/9

Link to his place in The WHITE Family of Fordington with background to his marriages and chidren.

See Burial Registers for 1633/4 Shows:- January 10 1633 Hamnet WHITE buried. Hamnet WHITE died intestate and was buried at St Georges Church on 10th January 1633/4. It took a while before a Letter of Administration dated 10th Aug 1634 could be granted to his widow Christian WHITE who entered into a bond with her brother Michias BARNES to enable her to administer his estate which amounted to £70. 14s. 8d.

Link to transcription of Inventory & Letter of Administration : Inventory last day of January 1633 and Letter of Admin dated 10th Aug 1634

Accompt Christian WHITE relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Hamnet WHITElate of Fordington in the County of Dorset dated 24th Sep 1635

Will dated
29th July 1634

Inv 1st Apr 1635

Proved 1st Sep 1635

PR shows :- Alice WHITLE widdow was buried March 26th 1635

Will: Son Henry CULLINFORD executor main benificiary - bequests to her gandchildren of son Henry Culliford refers to Wm Partridge and Richard Winsor as Overseers

Will of Thomas CHOUNTE of Fordington, Dorset

PR badly damaged no visible trace 1637 & 1636 Missing

Link to his 1st marriage to Mary CUSSEN at St Georges Church Fordington on 10th May 1587

Link to Survey of Fordington Manor 1650 Folio 4 - Joane CHOUNT holding during her widowhood a tenement and plot in Fordington Fields of  two acres and halfe of Meddow and 22 acres of arable land according to the Custome of the Manor Joane aged 60 years (i.e. born 1590). According to copyhold grant dated 27th Mar 1634 after her death Thomas Bartlett holds reversion of this plot: Jone also holds Folio 14 another plot of  one acre and halfe of Meddow and 24 acres of arable land. After her death William RASKER hold reversion of the property and land for his own life. Jone also holds Folio 18 another cottage and 1 rood of land the reversion of which passes to James Allen and Jonathan Seager after her death.

Dated 17 Feb 1636/7

Proved 22 June 1637

PCC Ancestry.com image 732 of 974

PROB 11/174

Thomas CHOUNT (1565-1637) WILL: In the name of God Amen Ffebruary the 17th Ad 1636 I Thomas CHOUNTE of Ffordington in the County of Dorset being in health of body though Gods mercy and of perfect memorie do make this my last Will and Testament in manner & form folowing:

Impremis: I commend my body soule into the hands of God who gave it And my body to Christian Burial in assured hope of resurrection at the last day.

Item I give towards reparation of the parish church of 6 shillings and 8 pence

Item I give to the poor of the parish of Ffordington 40 pounds to be disposed according to the discretion of my executors and Overseers hereafter named

Item: I give to Roger BATTEN who married my sisters daughter £30;

Item I give to Jo: BARTLETT of Herringston my sisters son £10;

Item I give to Margaret BUNN the now wife of William BUNN and to her children £50 to be employed or bestowed for their benefit according to the discretion of my Executix and Overseers

Item I give to John SEAGER my sisters son £100

Item I give to my Cousin Henry CHOUNT of Sutton Pointe £10 and in case he die before me I give it to his son-in-law a glover in or about Ilminster;

Item I give to Christian SLADE of this parish daughter in law unto Jo: Ashe £3;

Item I give to Mr William STRONG our now curate £50;

I give to Richard CHURCHILL son of William Churchill deceased £5;

All the Rest of my goods and chattles moveable and unmoveable I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Joane CHOUNT also appointed sole executrix :

Also appointed Mr William Strong; Owen Wallis and John BARTLETT to be Overseers to whom I give 10/-

Signed In the presence of William Strong; the mark of Edward Parker and George Hardy

Inventory of Elizabeth SPEARE

PR no trace 1638; 1637 badly damaged; 1636 Missing

Will 17th Jan 1627/8

Inv 29th Sep 1631

Exhibited 18 Dec 1638

Probate 28 Dec 1638

A True and perfect Inventory of all the Goods and Chattles of Elizabeth SPEARE of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow deceased praised by Amos DENNIS and Richard DOWELL Yeomen as followeth September xxix^th [29th] 1631

Long List of Goods etc -- not transcribed

Exhibited at Sarum ---18th Dec 1638

Signed by Amias DENNIS and Richard DOWELL

Attached to the Inventory of her goods taken in Fordington is an earlier Will :-

In the name of God Amen the xvij^th [17th] day of January in the year 1627 I Elizabeth SPEARE of Beere Regis in the county of Dorset Widow -------

Item: To be buried in the churchyard at Beere Regis

Parish Church of Beere Regis 2s

To my daughter Joane CHOUNT of Fordington --

To my daughter Elizabeth COATT of Tolpuddle ----

To my daughter Ann BYLES of Dorchester --- Also bequests to Ann BYLES ,Sara BYLES and Richard BYLES children of Richard BYLES

To Elizabeth Speare daughter of John Speare of Beere Regis ---

Rest to John SPEARE son of Beere Regis Executor

Friends Thomas CHOUNTE of Fordington Yeoman, my son-in-law and neighbour Thomas FRYE of Beere Regis Yeoman - Overseer

Witnesses George DAWE and Henry Dyett Probate 28th Dec 1638

Will and Inventory of Robert BUNN the Elder of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1639 shows:- 1639 Robert BUN Buried Septem: 30th

Link to Robert Bun in 1615 Survey of Fordington Manor

Link to Will of Edith Bun in 1654

Mary Bunn his daughter married John SAMWAYS at FStG on 10th May 1631

Son Phillip Bun left a Will dated 29th Sep 1662

Note:- Elizabeth BUNN married William BASCOMBE some time prior to 1639

Dated 25th Sep 1639

Buried 30th Sep 1639

Inv: 8th Oct 1639

Probate 27 Jan 1639/40

SPC 1639 13 219:

P5/1639/15; A

P5/13REG/219B

HIS WILL: BUNNE: In the name of God Amen the 25th day of September in the year of our Lord 1639 I Robert BUNNE the Elder of Ffordington being sick of body but of perfect remembrance (thanks be given to God) therefore do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following

First: I comit my soul into the hands of Almighty God my creator & redeemer by whose death & passion I hope to be saved, And my body to be buried in the pish [Parish] churchyard of FFordington, unto which church I give x^s
Item:I give to the poor of the same place 10^s to be equally divided between them
Item:I give unto my son Robert Bunne my best Cart and best pair of wheels, my dungpot & dung traces my best Bull & Bull gear with Cart Harness & Plough harness, my tableboard & cupboards and my furnace pann
Item:I give unto my son Philip Bunne 40s & my best horse to be paid unto him within 1 year after my Decease
Item:I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Bascombe 40s in money to be paid unto her within 1 year after my decease
Item:I give unto my daughter Mary Samwayes 20s to be paid unto her within 1 year after my decease
Item:I give unto my son John Bunne v^li? in money to be paid unto her within 1 year after my decease
Item:I give unto my son William Bunne vj^li xiij^s iiij^d to be paid unto her within 1 year after my decease
Item:I give unto my daughter Margery Bunne xxiij pounds in money to be paid unto her within 1 year after my decease
Item:I give unto my daughter Edith Bunne xxiij pounds in money to be paid unto her within 1 year after my decease
Item:I give unto my son Phillip Bunnes two children vj^s viij ^d a piece of them
Item:I give unto John Samwayes two children vj^s viij ^d a piece of them
All those childrens portions to be paid within ome year after my decease
All the Rest of my goods not given now bequeathed I give unto my wife Edith Bunne whom I do make my full and whole execurtix of this my last Will and Testament and I doe desire my son Robert Bune and my son-in-law William Bascombe to be my overseers of this my will and for your pains I give them vi^s viij^d a piece of them
Robert Bumme his mark

Signed sealed within the presence of William Collins Will Bascombe Wm Bunn Value Inventory £204 -17s -1d

Probate 27th day in the month of January Dm 1639

NOTE:_ There is also a very long Inventory of his goods taken on 8th Oct 1639 appraised by John WINSOR the Elder ; William COLLINS and William BATSCOMBE

Administration of Edith BIRD of Fordington Widow

Parish Register has not survived

Inventory 1st July 1642

Admin: 13th July 1642

Dated 13th day of the month of July in the year 1642 at Fordington Administration of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Edithe BIRD of Fordington

Letter of Administration - Know all men by these presents that William BIRD of Lyme howse [Limehouse] in County of Middlesex Mariner ; Thomas BIRD of the parish of Laurence Jewey in London Clothworker & Thomas COLLINS of Brodwaycoad? Dorset Miller are held and firmly bound unto Rev Richard Baylie etc

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound William BIRD the son & Administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Edith BIRD Widow deceased late of whilst she lived of Fordington in the County of Dorset & peculiar jurisdiction of the Dean of Sarum do well and truley administer the same etc

[Note:- An Inventory which I have not transcribed also survives and a letter sending ten shillings which states that she has 3 small surviving children to support]

Will of Leonard MILLER, the Elder Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset

Parish Register has not survived:

[Note:- Leonard Miller Married Agnes PALMER at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 17th Aug 1600]

[Note:- Leonard MILLER of Dorchester Gentleman was bound over in the sum of £10 with Robert LODER of Dorchester for abusing the Constable 13th Jan 1630/31 - His son William MILLER of Dorchester brewer bound over with John BARNES of Fordington husbandman each £10 for beating Micheas BARNES upon the highway (released upon appeal by M.B.--Also Bound over in 1616 £40]

Dated 1st July 1654

Proved : 14 Sep 1654

PROB 11/241

PCC= Miller, Leonard, sen., gent., Fordington, Dors. 1654 426

WILL: Brief Summary:-

Dated 1st July 1654 I Leonard MILLER the Elder of Fordington etc "My body I comit unto the earth from whence it came to be buried in the parish churchyard of Fordington" etc 'to which church I give the sum of 5s and to the poor of Fordington 5s.
To each living son and daughter 12d each
To son William Miller my malt house in the parish of All Saints in Dorchester already in his occupation
To wife Agnes my messuage etc called the Phonix within the parish of All Saints in Dorchester in the tenure of Charles ALLEN and
I give the said Agnes the yearly rents due of my house called the Chequer and for my house in the tenure of Peter FFILDEWE within the parish of All Saints Dorchester, the rents of the several shops and rooms in Dorchester now in the several tenures of Lawrence Ganway barber, [Blank] Norton widow and William Savage taylor their son and the dwelling house in All Saints in Dorchester in the tenure of William Harbyn taylor
I give unto my said wife Agnes my silver salt seller , my silver drinking bowl my bedstead, my tableboard and frames, my chest, my green carpet my cabinet, and my pair of copperhead Andirons or Doggs in the custody of my son Wm Miller and the rest of my goods and chattels whom I make executrix
I appoint my Son-in-law Robert Richards and my grandson William Clarke Overseers. Witnesses Henry Clarke; William Clarke; John FFoyle; Elizabeth FFoyle

Dated 20 July 1658

Died 21 Dec 1660

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1660 1 2 :P15/2

Will of Edith BUNN of Fordington

[Note:- Relict of Robert BUNN (1588-1639) buried FStG 30th Sep 1639]

Will 6th Oct 1654

Inv. 11th Nov 1654

Proved 1660

Administration & Inventory of Robert BARTLETT of Fordington

Dated 09 Dec 1661

Inv 26 Dec 1661

Will: In the name of God Amen the fourth day of December 1661 in the thirteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King Charles the second by the grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland defender of the faith I Ambrose HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset being of presant memory thanks be to God therefore do make this my Last Will & Testament in manner and form following

First of all I commit my soul into the hands of the eternal god my maker and unto Jesus Christ my bonly saviour and redeemer by whose death and passion I hope to be saved and my body to be buried in the parish Churchyard of Fordington

Impremis first of all I give unto John HUNT one shilling

Item: I give to my son Ambrose one shilling [Note:- Ambrose HUNT (1624-1681)]

Item: I give unto Jone WHILT my daughter one shilling

Item: I give my son William HUNT one shilling

Item: I give to my daughter Tamsen MIDLEN one shilling [Note:- Should be Tamasine MEADWAY as she married William MEADWAY at FStG 22nd Apr 1679]

Item: I make my wife Mary HUNT full and whole executor [i.e. executrix] of all my goods together that god hath blessed me withall of this my last Will and Testament

In Witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. The mark of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington

Witness the mark of John WINSOR and signature of Robert BRIFFEN

Probate of the written testament of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington 3rd day of October 1662

Inventory of the goods and chattles of Ambrose HUNT of Fordington the 14 day of December 1661 praised by Thomas TAP and Mathias RASKER. In the Hallway praised one tableboard; and a little tableboard and 6 joined stools with 2 little stools14s 1d: More in the Hall: one cubboard 11 pewter dishes at £1.1s.0d Item 5 candle sticks 1 bowl 2 salts 2s.3d; one small furnace pan; 3 small brass pans; a large crockes, a posnet; one skillet £1.9s.4d 5 chargers £0.5s.2d ; 2 Crockes, one tosten eyen [toasting iron] one frying pan, adiron, Rocke one pair of tongs, 8 dishes a pair of ---------+ lot more not transcribed

Will of Thomas WILSHIRE, Clothier of Fordington, Dorset

Parish Register has not survived for 1668

PROB 11/328

Probate 18th Nov 1668

Letter of Administration granted to

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Melchesicke GILLETT Richard GILL Christian TAPP John PUPLER Arthur BRINE and Charles AUSTIN principal creditors and administrators of all and singular the goods chattles and Credits of Thomas HUNT Late of Fordington aforesaid deceased intestate do well and truly administer the goods chattles and credits of the deceased (that is to say) by paying his debts if any be due so far forth as the same goods chattles and credits will thereunto extend and the law charge them - And also do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods and chattles as the said deceased dyeth possossed and exhibit the same into the Registry of this court at or before the feast of All Saints next --- now next coming; Also do make a true and perfect accompt of and upon the said adminiostrationwhen they shall be thereunti lawfully required: And lastly do now and at all times hereafter save defend and keep harmless thye above named Mr DEANE of Sarum & all other his assigns & ministers for or concerning the granting of this Administration in this behalf & for all other causes thereby ensuing. Then this obligation to be void and of none effect or else to remain in full force and virtue --- Signed sealed and delivered Jo: THORNBURGH + Signatures of all creditors

Endorsed 19 October 1670 -- in latin refers to George FROME (the registrar) and Elizabeth HUNT fili [daughter] of deceased

OATH: There is then a separate document which is the oath taken by the creditors and which was taken on 19th day of Oct 1670 before Jo: Thornburgh

INVENTORY: An Inventory of the goods chattels & household stuff of Thomas HUNT late of Fordington deceased praised by William BUN and Henry HOLMAN ye 28th day of September 1670

Will of William COLLINS, Yeoman of Fordington, Dorset

[See Burial Registers for 1670 Shows:- William COLLINS was buryed June ye 9th 1670]

[Note:- Link to more information about William COLLINS Senior (d.1670) a Yeoman of Fordington ; his wife and 6 children]

Will dated 30 Mar 1667

Inv: 19 Oct 1670

Proved 2nd May 1671

Will: 30th March 1667 :

To sun [son] Jonathan half bedsted in nue [new] chamber with the feather bed blankets & coverled thereto belonging: the tableboard in hall 3 joint stools one platter:

To son William the trundel bedstead & the flock [mattress] bed & bolster & coverleds belonging; the turned timber chairs Mr? Genges? works upon the afercians? & my little brass pot:

To my son Benjamin £10;

To son Onesimus? my great bedstead featherbed green rug bolster blankets & all thereto belonging; my great chest in chamber after my wife's decease; Also to son Onesimus £35 & my great bible & desk & two great wacks? in hall & the great new barrel& the table board in chamber.

To daughter Anna £35 biggest trundel bedstead & the bed & bolsters & blankets & white rug & all thereto belonging Docter Presons works & one great barrel : ALSO to Anna my great Brass Pott 2 great kettels the great brass pan & 2 small warks in chamber after my wife's decease:

To daughter Locke one pound in money & to her daughter Deborah one little chest in new chamber & to the rest of her children 5 shillings each:

To son William the cupboard in hall & great salt after his mother's decease :

To son Jonathan & Onesimus the great stone trew [stone trough] belonging to the house he that lives the longest to enjoy after my wifes decease.

To my sons Jonathan, William & Onesimus & my daughter Anna each of them one pewter plater and all the rest of my goods ungiven

I give and bequeath to my wife Ann COLLENS whom I make my whole and sole executrix Good friends John TORRINGTON, William BUNN, to be assistants to my wife & children in the managing of the small estate I leave unto them & to see my will duly performed . Witnesses Thomas MANUELL and the mark of Jane Bishop

Probate:- Exhibited at Beere Regis 2nd May 1671 Administration granted to Ann COLLENS Relict of the deceased

Long Inventory : Of William COLLINS the Elder of Fordington taken and appraised 19th Oct 1670 by Benjamin SPERING: John TORRINGTON: and William PATY Total £154 11 shillings. On back Inventory Exhibited at Beere Regis 2nd May 1671 by his Annam COLLINS relict of the deceased

Will of William COLLINS of Fordington

PR Badly damaged no trace but see 1670 28 Sep

Will & Inventory of Robert INGRAM of Fordington Husbandman

See Burial Registers for 1672 Shows:- 16 July 72 Robt [Robert] INGRAM Buryed

[Note:- Link to marriage of Robert INGRAM to Tamsen BIRD 2nd Oct 1639 ]

Will dated 27 Jun 1672

Buried 16 July 1672

Inv: 30 July 1672

Will :- In the name of God Amen ye 27th day of June 1672 according to the computation of ye church of England I Robert INGRAM of Fordington in ye County of Dorset Husbandman being of perfect memory & remembrance paised be to God do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testemony in manner and form following viz:
Impremis : I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my maker and my body to be buried in Christian Burial
Item: I give unto my daughter Anne INGRAM in money £50 to be paid her within 1 year after my decease
Item: I give unto her one bed furnished with bedding.I give unto her my best cow & a chest & all my pewter & brass excepting ye great brass pot & ye furniss
Item: I do make my wife Tamsen INGRAM & my sons Robert & John INGRAM joint executors together of all the rest of my goods within door and without
The mark of Robert INGRAM
In witness whereof I hath hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of Joseph SEAGER and John Seager

Inventory:- An Inventroy of ye goods & chattels of Robert INGRAM of Fordington in ye County of Dorset taken by us July ye 30th 1672
In the Hall: 1 tablebpard; 1 bible; 1 great cupboard; warming pan; 1 form; 2 chairs; 8 pewter dishes; 6 candlesticks; 2 iron tankards --- £2.10s.0d
In an inner room: 1 brass pan; 2 barrels & other lumber --- £0. 10s.0d
In the kitchen: 2 brass pots; 2 kettles; 1 furness;1 cupboard; 2 barrels; and other lumber --- £3. 0s. 0d
In the chamber over the hall: His wearing apparel ---£2.0s.0d
& in other goods viz: standing bedstead furnished & 1 half headed bedstead furnished; & 1 truckle bedstead furnished --- £5. 0s. 0d
1 chest; 4 coffers; 1 cheese rack; ---£0.10s.0d
In the Barn: 1 dungpot; 2 pair of wheels & svll? and other such gear belonging to it --- £6. 0s. 0d
4 cows & 2 yearling bullocks £10. 0s. 0d
40 sheep --- £12. 0s. 0d
2 Pigs --- £1. os. od
9 acres & 3 yards of wheat & 15 acres & half of Barley; 1 acre of fatches & 1 acre of oats -0-- £36 -os. 0d
2 loads of hay --- £2. 0s. 0d
Total £93. 2s. 0d
Signed by John SEGER and Joseph SEAGERE

Sorce Also:- Somerset & Dorset Notes & Queries 1888-1899, 1905-1906 - Page 159 :

[Note:- Benjamin COLLINS was the son of William and Ann COLLINS and had been left £10 in his fathers Will dated 30th March 1667 which was proved on 2nd May 1671. Benjamin died intestate on the Island of Barbados in the West Indies aznd Administration of his estate was granted on 5th July 1673 to Ann COLLINS Widow , his mother ]

Administration of Mary WINSOR Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1675 Shows:- Mary WINSOR buryed September ye 26th

Letter of Administration:

Know all men by these presents that Johannem [John] WINSER of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman & Johannem [John] DAGGLE of Wootten in the County of dorset a farmer are held and firmly bound unto Thomas WYATT etc etc dated 1st day of the month of October in the year 1695

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound John WINSER Administrator of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of Marie WINSOR Spinster late deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all & singular the goods chattles and credits of the said deceased which have or shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said John WINSER

Signed sealed and deliverered in the presence of Henry BUTLER Notary Public

Will of Robert LINNINGTON of Fordington Husbandman

See Burial Registers for 1675 Shows:- Robt: [Robert] LININGTON buryed November ye 12th 1675

[Note:- Robert LINNINGTON was the 2nd of 3 known children of William LINNINGTON and baptised at FStG on 19th April 1618. He would have inherited his father's tenement and half place plot in Fordington Fields (Link to 1650 Survey of Fordington Manor) Robert was buried at FStG on 12th Nov 1675]

Will dated 22 Aug 1671

Burial 12th Nov 1675

Inv 3rd Jan 1675/6

Probate 6th Jan 1675/6

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1675 1 21:

Inv: P15/21

WILL: Dated 22nd August 1671 :

I Robert LININGTON of Fordington in ye County of Dorset Husbandman: Do make this my Last Wull and Testament in Manner and form following:-

Impremis: to Edward LINNINGTON my son 1 mazor dishand ten shillings in money
Item: to William LINNINGTON my son £20
Item: to Robert LINNINGTON my son £20
Item: to Thomas LINNINGTON my son £20
Item: to Ellezabeth [Elizabeth] LINNINGTON my daughter £20
Item: My will is that all the said sums of money given and bequeathed as aforesaid shall be paid within one year after my decease
All the Rest of my goods and chattels and household stuff unbequeathed I give and bequeath unto Elleyabeth LINNINGTON my wife whom I make ye full and sole exectrix of this my last will and testament
In witness whereof I have here unto sett my hand and seal ye day and year first above written
Signed Robert LINNINGTON
Sealed in the presence of Micheas BARNES & Hen[ry] HOLMAN

Probate at Fordington 6th day of Jan: 1675/6

An Inventory of the goods Chattels and household stuff of Robert LININGTON of Fordington late deceased praised by William Pate ; Robert Ingram; and Henry HOLMAN on the 3rd day of January AD 1675/6 as followeth:- [Long list of household items] + 5 horses with harnesses ; 5 kine (cows) 3 hephers and 2 yearling calves + 120 sheep, out the back £25 of wheat and £40.15s of Barley in the barn and £10 hay+ wagon, a cart and pull, and 3 pair of wheels + harrows; a sow and 6 young pigs + many other items inc 15 acres and a half of wheat lately sown in the common field & 2 and half acres of vetches growing in the common field [Total £228. 9s]

Will with Inventory of Ann COLLENS [COLLINS] of Fordington

[Note:- PR has not survived ]

SPC 1676 1 24 also

P15/26 & 1678 Will P15/25

Inventory of the goods & chattels of Ann COLLENS widow deceased taken & appraised by us Ben SPERING William BUNN & Henry COLLINS this 2nd Jan 1676 -- long list of items --- amounting to £13 13s --- 2nd list in debts due from Laurence GRSE on bond £4 and Casandra HOW £2 - £30 cash in house £50 due from executor? total £87 3s 4d Grand total £100 - 16s 4d

Will very badly damaged half missing diagonly - mentions:- I give unto Robert COLLENS: --- ' and John COLLENS sons of the aforesaid Robt COLLENS my son in law £10' ---'I give unto Willm COLLENS son of Willm COLLENS my son in law £10' ---' I give unto Mortha [Martha] COLLENS and Mary COLLENS daughters of ye aforesaid Willm COLL' --- the several ages of one and twenty one years or on ye day of their several marriages at such of those --- -- (or to survivors) --- items to Martha & Mary -- 'I give unto Thomas SQUIRE ---pounds at aged 20 --- ' I give and bequeath --Jane COLLENS list of itens : To Elizabeth WHITE my kinswoman and servant the sum mof £10 --6 months after my decease --- also list items --- -- I give unto her sister Hester WHITE --- and unto their sister Jane WHITE 20s at her age of --To Elizabeth SEAGER Widow 40s or if dead to her son John SEAGER --- unto Robt COLLENS my son-in-law ---- also refers to Francis COLLENS --- one signature visible William BUNN + her mark

Will & Inventory of Henry HOLMAN of Fordington Yeoman

[Note:- PR Burial Register entry for the year 1678 recorded as " Kat: [Katherine?] HOLMAN Dec: 24.Possibly his wife?

No other burials for HOLMAN surname from 1664-1690. This return unusually does extend up to May and should have terminated 25th March 1678/9 giving us 4 burials which should be on the 1679 return which has not survived.

Henry clearly died beltween when he wrote his will on 23 Jun 1679 and when an inventory of his goods etc was taken on 29th Oct 1679.

[Note:- 1650 Survey of Fordington Manor Henry HOLMAN holds a tenement and two plots in Fordington Fields by copyhold grants dated 30th Dec 1617 and 10th March 1619]

Will dated 23 June 1679

Inv 29 Oct 1679

Only 2 images of front so no probate which would have been on the back of the Will

Wiltshire Archives

Inv: SPC 1679 1 26:

Will P15/28

Will :- In the name of God Amen I Henry HOLMAN of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman being weak in body of perfect mind & memory do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following:- I give my soul into the hands of Almighty God my body I commit to the earth whence it came and as for my worldly estate :-

I give & bequeath the same unto Jane HOLMAN the daughter of Thomas HOLMAM late of Fordington aforesaid Broadweaver deceased whome I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint executrix of this my last Will & Testament : In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the three & twentieth day of June AD 31st [year in the reign of] Charles 2nd 1679

Signed Henry HOLMAN in the presence of George GOULD: John CHURCHILL; Andy LODEYS [Andrew LODER Junior] J Arnold

Will & Inventory of Arthur HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman

PR no trace of burial

Will: 29 Sep 1679

Inv: 7 Oct 1679

September 29th 1679:

Will : In the name of God Amen I Arthur HACKHAM of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman being weak in body but perfect of mind & remembrance do here make and ordain my Last Will and Testament in manner & form as followeth.
Item: I do give to my son James HACKHAM the bed whereupon I lie with that which belongs unto it with my biggest crocke.
Item: I do give to my son Samuel HACKHAM ten pounds to be paid in one year after my decease : I do also give him back again all those things in his shop made over to me with the money due to him upon his shop books which I have not received & the things that I have not made use of : I do give unto him the best crock save one , 2 pewter dishes, the best & the worst & my trunk
Item: I do give to my son John HACKHAM my Land in Ireland now in the possession of Mr John BOWRING Esquire he to hold out his time paying John the sum of four pounds the year : If he happen to die and not marry then to fall to my son Richard & if he happen to die then to my son Nathaniel and if he happen to die then to my son James provided if John I do not sell it for his best advantage I do also give to son John twenty pounds provided the bond he hath upon me of five pounds be cancelled & give unto him my tableboard the broad chest, the second best crock the 2 next plates the best and the worst
Item: I do give to my son Richard ten acres of the loose ground in Fordington Fold (that is to say) 3 acres Shookmer? upon Bridport ? ? other acres upon LongBredy etc etc
Long Will difficult to transcribe

Goes on to appoint John Richard & Nathaniel joint executors and

My kinsman Jonathan EAMES, of Fordington & my kinsman John HARRIS of Combe in Somerset & my friend John BISHE of Brad to be my overseers

A True and Perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods and chattells of Arthur HACKHAM of Fordington in the County of Dorset Husbandman of late deceased taken and appraised the 7th day of October in the year of Our Lord 1679 by us whose names are underwritten:

List not copied Total £174 - 12 - 0d

Appraised b y us John DRAKE : John WOOLMINGTON: James HACKHAM

NOTE: Signatory on the Inventory of the Will of William Barnes of Fordington appraised 1st Dec 1660

Inventory of Richard BARTLETT of Fordingtom

[Note:- Burials fir 1679 only survive up to May - Richard prob died Sep/ Oct 1679]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC Inv 1679 1 1a P15/29

Will & Inventory of Robert INGRAM of Fordington Yeoman

See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- 1680 Robert INGRAM was buryed May 30

Will dated 24th March 1679/80

Inv 13th May 1680

In the name of God Amen I Robert INGRAM of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman being sick and weak but of good memory and understanding do make this my Last Will and Testament: First I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God through the merits of Jesus Christ, and my body I commit to Christian burial to be decently buried by my executrix hereafter named,
And for my personal estate which consisteth of oats, corn growing on the ground, houshold stuff, and other things in upon and about my houses and tenements at Forthington and whatever other goods or estate I have, or is in my power to give or dispose of by Law or in equity, I give leave and bequeath unto my wife Rebecca INGRAM for payment of my debts and all sums of money by me owing by bond bill or otherwise, which I have computted to be four score pounds or thereabouts of which some £20 is due by bond or bill to my brother-in-Law John FOOKE of Charminster,
And as a testimony of my love and brotherly affection to my sister Ann FOOKE wife of the said John FOOKE I give her a legacy of £10 upon condition that my said brother-in-law and sister on payment of the said debt of £20 and the said Legacy of £10 give my said wife and executrix a general release and discharge of all debts legacies xmises? dues and demands whatsoever whichthey or my said sister may might or could claim from me by means or in any manner whatsoever ,
And I give to my said brother-in-law my best suit of wearing apparel,
And hoping that my stock corn and other personal estate will be sufficient for payment of all my debts with some overplus for my said wifes more comfortable subsistance I desire my said wife to give my relations and friends such remembrances at my funeral as she think fit,
And to distribute 20 shillings amongst the poor people of the parish of Fordington,
And I do make constitute and appoint my said wife Rebecca INGRAM sole executrix of this my will as a testimony of my kindness to her
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the four and twentieth day of March in the year of our Lord god 1679 and in the 32nd year of the raigne of Charles the 2nd over England etc -- Signature Robert INGRAM
Signed sealed published and declared by the said Robert INGRAM to be his last will and testament in the presence of us Jonathan EAMES, William CASE ; Humphrey BESTLAND and Samuel BISHOP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

An Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of Robert INGRAM of Fordington in the County of Dorset taken and prized [appraised] by us May 13th 1680. Viz:

In the Hall: 1 tableboard, 1 bible; 1 cupboard; 1 warming pan; 1 form; 3 chairs; 4 pewter dishes; 2 plates; 2 porrigers; 4 candlesticks; 1 tankard; 1 bowl; 1 very small mortar. 2 brass dogs, ----£1.10s. 0d
In the Buttery: 2 barrels; 2 stands; a seach? & a small holding tub --- £0. 5s. 0d
In the Kitchen: 2 brass p[ots, 2 kettles, 2 skillets; 1 brass pan & 1 furnace; 1 scammer; 1 basting ladle; 1 canlestick; & ten pewter dshes; some earthen vessels; 1 mashing vat; 2 barrels; 6little trundells; 2 tubs; salting trough; 1 tableboard; 1 former; with other small lumber --- "2. 10. 0d
In the Chamber over the hall: his wearing apparel and other goods in the same room; 2 bedsteads; 2 beds furnished; 2 chests; 4 coffers; 2 boxes; 1 chair --- £4 -0s. 0d
In the Middle Chamber: 1 trundel beadstead and a dustbed ---£0. 5s. 0d
in the chamber overthe kitchen: 1 bedstead; 1 tableboard; 4 joint stools; 1 chair; 1 little stool; 1 chest;1 coffer; 3 boxes; 1 other trunk; 2 small boxes; half a dozen pairs of sheets & so [same] many pillow piellls [probably pillowties]; 1 1 leather dish; 6 napkins ---£4. 0s. 0d.
In the Backside [back yard] : 2 dung carts; 1 cartbed; 1 plow sull; 4 aidens & other tackle; 1 small wheat rick & stapler;1 pig; 1 ladder; & other lumber --- £5. 0s. 0d
In the Stable: 4 horses with their harness & 1 calf ---£12. 0s. 0.
In the Field: more a hundred & odd sheep --- £25. 0s. 0d.
4 acres of Corn upon the ground wheat fatches and oats & vetches ---£25. 0s. 0d
Sum £82. 0s. 0d
The mark of Robert [R] Galed; signed William SEAGER and Jonathan EAMES,
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Will & Inventory of William BUNN of Fordington [From the Inventory he would have been a Yeoman rather than a husbandman]

[Note:- He died shortly before the Inventory of goods was taken on 25th Mar 1679 and burials are missing at FStG from June 1679 to 24th March 1680]

[Note:- His daughter Jane BUNN married William COLLINS at Almer in Dorset on 4th July 1671. Jane COLLINS was buried at FStG on 23 May 1716 and left a Will dated 8th Feb 1711/12 She also made her brother Robert BUNN executor of her will so he was still living in 1716.]

[Note:- His daughter Hannah BUNN was buried at FStG on 28th Jan 1698/9]

Will : 26 Dec 1679

Bur Mar 1680

Inv: 25 Mar 1680

SPC 1680 2 1 : P15/30

P15/30/1

Will: December ye 26th 1679:

In the name of God Amen I William BUNN of Fordington in the County of Dorset do ordain and make this my last Will & Testament in manner and form as followeth:

Impremis : I give to my son Robert BUNN to be paid to him at the age of 24 years the sum of fourscore pounds.

Item: I give to my son Robert my furnace pan and my great timber chair, one pair of andirons, my little table board, one flagon, one truckle bedstead, 2 of my best pewter dishes, one carpet, my standing horse trough, my yoeting vat, and one standing bedstead in the inner chamber and bed and all things else belonging thereto, and joint stools now in the hall & one table board in the kitchen one little brass pot and the settle in the kitchen, my hose chamber all which I give after my wifes decease.

Item: I give my daughter Jane COLLINS my warming pan and four pewter dishes. Item: I give her twenty shillings to be paid her in six months after my decease and I give to my daughter Jane one long trendle, one little kettle one round tableboard after my wife's decease.

Item: I give my daughter Hannah BUNN the sum of fourscore pounds to be paid to her at the day of marriage or at 23 years of age. Item I give her my standing bedstead and best bed and all things also there belonging my mashing vat, the table board in the hall the cupboard in ye Kitchen ye bigestbrass pot all which I give after my wifes decease and one half traded bedsteadwith the furniture and all the rest of my brass and pewter unnamed I give to my daughter Hannah after my wifes decease

Item: I give to my Grandson William COLLINS my middle vrass pot after my wifes decease

Item: I give to my Grandaughter Ann COLLINS my great brass pan and that ye father's discharge shall be sufficient discharge for son and daughter

All the Rest of my goods unnamed I give to my wife whom I do ordain and make my whole and sole executrix of this my Last Will & Testament

I do desire and appoint my brother John BUNN & my son William COLLINS (my well beloved friends?) to be Overseers to this my Last Will & Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal

William BUNN ---Witness --- William COLLINS Robert BUNN The mark of Eleanor KINGE

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Inventory : An Inventory of ye goods and chattels of William BUNN of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased. Taken and appraised the 25th day of March 1680 by John BUNN of Fordington and William COLLINS

Impremis: His wearing apparel ----£5
Item: In ye Hall ---Table board, 5 joined stools, 1 timber chair and 2 other chairs, 1 round tableboard, 1 cupboard, 5 pewter dishes, 1 flaggon, 3 candlesticks. 1 warming pan, 1 tin bowl, with other small things ----£2
Item: In ye little room in the Hall --- 4 cbrass pots, 2 skillets, 4 brass kettles with other small things, 4 silver spoons ----£3.16s
Item: In the Buttery within the Hall --- 4 round trendles, 2 long trendles, 1 brass pan, 4 beer barrels, 2 cowells, 1 pounding tubb, 2 butter barrels --- £1.10s
Item: In the Kitchen --- 1 pair of Andirons, 2 spitts, 1 pair of Fire Dogs, 1 Fire Pan, 1 pair of Tongs, 2 Pott hangers and chimney crooks, 1 cupboard, 11 pewter dishes, 1 tableboard, 1 settle, 1 Pestle and Mortor, 1 furnace pan, 1 mashing vat, 2 barrels, 2 chairs and other things --- £3
Item: In the Chamber over the Hall 1 bedstead and furniture, 1 tableboard, 1 chest, 2 coffers, 3 boxes,2 chairs, 2 stools, with other small things ----£4
IteM: In the Inner Chamber --- 1 Standing Bedstead, Bedsheets and furniture, 1 half header?, 2 boxes, 1 chest, 1 desk with other small things ---£2.18s
2 dozen napkins, half dozen board cloths with other linen --- £16s 8d
1 Rug, 1 Coverlett, 1 pair of blankets, ---£1. 3s
14 cheeses, 16 pound of butter ---8s
Total --- £24 11s 8d

Item: 3 Bibles and other books ---8s.6d
In the Kitchen Chamber --- 4 hundred bushels of malt, Barley threshed and ??? 100 bushels --- £50
1 Trundle bedstead, 5 sacks and 1 winnowing sheet, 1 sadle with other small things and lumber goods ---13s. 4d
Item: In the Roode? Barten? 1 wheat Roode & Roode shovel & hay --- £9. 15s
Item: Wheat sown --- £3.10s
In ye Malt House q Yoating vat, 1 cheeselane?, 2 Willow and other lumber goods ---13s. 4d
Item; In the Backside --- 5 kine, 2 hogs with the bpoultry --- £11
Item: 106 sheep --- £38
and money in the house --- £20
Turf and other fuel with other lumber goods in ye Backside --- £1
--- £135. 0s. 2d
--- £24 11s 8d
Grand Total £159. 11s. 10d Signed: John BUNN and William COLLINS - Appraisers

Administration, Inventory & Account of Roger WINDSOR of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- Roger WINDSOR buried [May] 27 1680

Inventory of ye goods of Roger WINSOR Deceased ye thre[e] & twenth [23rd?] Day of May in ye year of our Lord 1680
In ye Chamber:
Impremis: His wearing apparel £2
Item: 2 beds furnished £2.10s.0d
Item: 1 Chest; 2 Coffers; 2 trunks; 3 boxes 10s.
In ye Hall:
Item: 1 cupboard 5s.
Item: 2 pewter dishes; 1 flagon; 1 1bowl; 2 candlesticks 8s.
Item: 2 sideboards & 2 small barrels 2s.6d
Item: 1 sack& 1 ring? & 1 seaf? 1s.4d
Item: 1 boardcloth; 12 napkins 5s.
Item: 1 apron; 2 joined stools & chairs 2s.
In ye Kitchen:
Item: 1 tableboard 5s.
Item: 3 Trendols ; 1 Consell & 2 Feates [vats] 10s.
Item: 3 Brass Kettles 15s.
In ye Barn:
Item: 2 bushels of wheat 6s.
In ye backside [yard at the back of the house]
Item: 2 Cows & 2 Lullocks £7. 0s. 0d
Item: 1 mare and colt £2. 10s. 0d
Item: 1 sow & 6 small pigs £1. 4s. 0d
Item: 2 calves 16s.0d
In ye Field:
Item: 5 ewes & lambs £1. 5s 0d
Item: ye lumber; old dray & goods 5s.
Item: 12 acres and a yard of corn £12. 5s.
Praised by us Robert BARTLETT, Ambrose HUNT and William STEVENS June ye 5th
Examined & Admitted ye 19th day of June 1680 Henry BUTLER Registrar

Died. Dated 23 May 1680

Buried FStG 27 May 1680

LA: Know all men by these presents that Elizabeth WINZOR of Fordington in the County of Dorset & William STEPHENS of Tincleton in the same County Yeoman are fimly bound etc dated 19th June 1680

The condition of ye above written obligation is such that if the above bbound Elizabeth WINSOR the Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of Roger WINSUR late of Fordington above mentioned deceased etc etc

L Admin: 19th June 1680

Wiltshire ARCHIVES

SPC A 1680 2 2 : P15/31

[Note:- the wife of Roger WINSOR was buried at FStG 26th Feb 1664/5 ]

THE CHARGE: Impremis [In the first place: ] This Accomptant chargeth herself with the sum of £33 14s 10d of lawful English Money being the total sum and true value of all and singular the goods Chattles and Credits of the said deceased comprised in the Inventory thereof already exhibited into the Registry of this Court etc. Whereof this Accompt and craveth an allowance of these several sums of money by her paid since the said deceased death.

THE DISCHARGE: Impremis paid by the Accomptant for the funeral expenses of the said deceased £1. 17s. 3d
Item: Paid for beer at the Shipp 6d
Item: Paid for dinner for Mr BRAGG and William POPE when this Accomptant took Administration of the deceased goods. 2s.
Item: to Ambrose HUNT 5s.
Item: to John BELLMAN 13s.
Item: Paid to Mr UNDERWOOD a debt due to him from the said deceased upon bond £5
Item: to George HILL 5s.
Item: to William STEVENS for Hay 14s.
Item: to Ann WINSOR 6d.
Item: to Mary BELLMAN 4d.
Item: paid for Chimley money 2s.
Item: paid to John ELLIOTT 6d
Item: to Machias BARNES 5s.
Item: paid the Kings Rent 6s.
Item: paid Mr BRAGG for Tythes 1s.3d.
Item: paid William WEARE 1s
Item: Paid or contracted to pay to William CORBAN a debt due to him from the deceased 10s.
Item: paid for the charges of Administration for a Bond wherein see with her surity stand bound for the true Administring of the deceased goods for the appropriate fees and other necessary charges in and about the same expended - 16s 4d
Item: paid for drawing and engrossing this accompt, for a copy hereof to be affixed toetc etc - £1 6s. 8d
SUM EXPENDED £12 6s.4d
So there remaining in this Accomptants hands of the goods of the said deceased unadminitered the sum of £21 8s. 6d
Dorothy HENDY ats WINSOR £2. 17s 0d
Roger WINSOR £2. 17s 0d
Elizabeth WINSOR £2. 17s 0d
John WINSOR £2. 17s 0d
Thomas WINSOR £2. 17s 0d
Elizabeth the Relict £7. 2s 10d

Administration, Inventory & Renunciation of Micheas RASKER of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1680 Shows:- Micheas RASKER Buried [October] 29 1680:

Inventory 29 Nov 1680

Renunciation 6 Jun 1681

LA 6th June 1681

SPC A. 1681 2 6 : P15/34

Letter of Renunciation: Know All men by these presents that I Margaret RASKER the relict of Micheas RASKER late of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased for certain good causes & considerations wee hereunto especially ???ing do expressely renounce the Letters of Admninistration of the goods chattels & debts of the said deceased & doe hereby consent that Letters of Administration may be granted to Andrew PURCHASE of Dorchester in the County aforesaid Maultster principle creditor of the said deceased In witness whereof I haveunto sett my hand & seale the sixth day of June in the Three & Thirtyith yeare of the Raigne of Our ??? Lord King Charles ye Second over England etc Anno Domini 1681. Sealed &delivered in the presence of Jane HOW & Richard HENNING Signed with her mark Margaret RASKER

Letter of Administration granted to Andrew PURCHASE of Dorchester Maltster the principal creditor and administrator of the goods and chattels of Michael RASKER late of Fordington deceased intestate --- also bound is Robert Whittaker of Fordington Victualler dated 6th June 1681. Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of George FROME Junior Notary Public

LINK to more information about Macheas RASKER and a transcription of the Inventory of his Goods and Chattels etc taken on 29th day of November 1680

Will & Inventory of William WHITE Senior of Fordington Weaver

See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows: burial of Will: [William] WHITE December 16 1681

{Christian WHITE married John FREAKE at FStG on 26th July 1669}

Will dated 9 Nov 1681

Inv: 19 Dec 1681

SPC 1681 2 5: P15/35

Probate of this written testament granted at Fordington 19th day [Dec 1681]

Inventory : A true and perfect Inventory of all and singular ye goods chattels of William WHITE of Fordington in ye Couty of Dorset Weaver of late deceased taken and appraised the 19th day of December in the year of our Lord 1681 by us whose names are underwritten

Impremis: for a brass kettle and pan and a platter ---£1
Item : 2 brass crocks --- 7s.6d
Item: a cupboard, a form, and a tableboard and 2 chairs ---£4s. 8d.
Item: 1 skillet, a frying pan, a pair of bellows ---1s. 4d.
Item: The loom and that which belongs to it --- 16s 2d
Item: 2 barrels a couel and a trendle, a vathorse --- 2s. 8d
Item: 1 bed and that which belongs to it ---£1
Item: a chest, a quefer? [coffer?] and a box --- 2s 6d
Item: His wearing apparel --- 18s. 4d
Item: Small fuel for a house and garden of Lease --- £3.
Total --- £7. 13. 8d
Signed: John BONNET: John ALLEN and John WHITE

Exhibted at Fordington 19th day in the month of December 1681 before John Thornbrough cleric and Thomas WYATT prebendary of the prebend [of Fordington & Writhlington]

Will: November 9th 1681

Administration ,Inventory & Account of Robert COLLINS of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows:- Robt [Robert] COLLINS June 9 1681

Died 28 Dec 1680

Inv Dated 2 Jan 1680/81

Accpt 19 Dec 1681

INVENTORY: An Inventory of the goods and chattels of Robert COLLANS of Forthington who departed this life the twenty eight of December 1680 -- amounting to £61 12 shillings -- Inventory taken 2nd Jan 1680/81by John HOLLAND and Henry BATT Sword was Debora COLLINS relict of the deceased 18th Jan 1680/81

ACCOMPT: The True Accompt of Deborah COLLINS widow the relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattels & credits of Robert COLLINS late of Fordington in the County of Dorset and peculiar prebendary jurisdiction founded in the Cathedral Church of Sarum made and exhibited tp and before Mr John THORNBROUGH Clerk surrogate of the said Dr WYATT the 19th day of December AD 1681 etc etc note £5 paid to John Churchill for rent - also refers to Jacobo [James] COLLINS filis [son of ] defuncti [deceased] £17 - 15 - 8d and Johannis [John] COLLINS etia filis [ also son of] defuncti [deceased] £17 - 5 - 8d

Will & Inventory of Micheas BARNES of Fordington Yeoman

[Note:-See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows:- Michaes? BARNES July 27 buried]

[Note:- [Note:- Link to comments about this family ]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1681 2 4 : P15/33

Probate of this written Testament was granted at Fordington 19th day in the month of December 1681 before Rev Johanne Thornbrough Vicar of Fordington (1665-1683) & Thomas WYATT Prebendary of Fordington & surrogate, to Mariam GOULD daughter of the deceased & executrix nominated in the testament George FROME Registrar

WILL: In the name of God amen the 14th of July 1681 etc I Micheas BARNES of Fordington in ye County of Dorset Yeoman being in perfect memory and remembrance :praised be to Gos: do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form Following

First I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God my maker: hoping that through ye meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ my only Saviour and redeemer I receive free pardon and forgiveness of all my sins and as for my body to be buried in Christian burial at the discretion of my executrix hereafter nominated
Item: I give to my wife Alis [Alice] ten pound ye first year of payment of the bond which I was gave to me of her before I was married.
Item: I give to my wife Alis all my household goods for her use during ye term of her life keeping in my name and then to remain to Elizabeth GOULD of ye parish of Shroten [Stratton]
Item: I give to Micheas STICKLAN £10 to be paid ye 2nd year after my decease
Item: I give to Francis MECKOUR £20 to be paid in full ye fourth year after my decease
Item: I give to my dafter [daughter] Catring [Catherine] 1 shilling
Item: I give to my dafter [daughter] Joan £5 to be paid after ye discretion of my executrix
Item: I give unto Donefi? HENEY? [HENDRY?] my grand child £10 to be paid in six years after my decease
Item: I give unto Roger WINSOR my grand child £10 to be paid after ye discretion of my executrix
Item: I give to ye church of Forington [Fordington] for my burial 10 shillings
Item: I give unto ye poor of Forington [Fordington] ten shillings and for all these my legacies to be paid according to the years appointed after my decease by my wife Alis ye years expired before for her to say to be paid according to this my will or not living out ye full term of six years then of that which is to come to be abolished
Item: I give unto my daughter Marey GOULD one shilling upon condition that she shall pay all my debts and legacies and make her sole executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills and testaments. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ye day and year first above written
Miches BARNES [Witnesses] William ROBERTS the mark of Henerey GREENING

August ye 4th 1681 An Inventory taken of ye goods of Mink? BARNES who was deceased
Item: His wearing apparel--- £2
Item: Six Pewter Dishes --- 10s
Item: 1 furness, 1 Cauldron, 1 skillet --- £1
Item: 3 barrels, 5 tubs, 2 pales ---15s
Item: 1 board, 1 cupboard --- 5s
Item: 1 frying pan & tongs & fire pan and rack --- 2s
Item: 1 bed & 2 pairs of sheets & 3 pillowties, 2 pillows & 1 bolster --- £1
Item: 2 bedsteads --- 6s 8d
Item: 1 chest and 2 boxes --- 2s 6d
Item: 3 chairs --- 2s 6d
Item: for feineill & a lader ? ---10s
Item: 1 silver spoon --- 2s 6d
Item: Money --- £3 10s
Item: Money --- £29
Item: Lumber goods with all other small necessaries which not mentioned 2s 6d
This a true Inventory taken of all ye Goods apparel & money of ye Mink BARNES as above written by we
In witness hereunto we have set our hands Henerey GRINING "H"
William ROBERTS

Will and Inventory of William CUSSENS [COSENS] of Fordington Miller

[Note:- Buried at Holy Trinity Church in Dorchester on 29th October 1680]

Will Dated 27 Oct 1680

Died: 28th Oct 1680

Bur: 29th Oct 1680

Inv: 18th Nov 1680

Probate 3rd Nov 1681

SPC 1681 2 11:

Will: P15/55

Probate was at Fordington on 3rd day in the month of November 1681 by Rev John DOWLAND [Curate of St Georges Church] on behaf of Rev Thomas WYATT Prebendary of Fordington and surrogate administration granted to Dorothy COSSENS relict of the deceased

George FROME Registrar

And after her decease it is my will that the estate in housing in Dorchester at the West end of town be the estate of my eldest son John CUSSENS his assigns immediately after He paying to his brother Timothy CUSSENS the sum of £20 within 12 months after his enjoment thereof,

Administration & Inventory of James COLLENS [COLLINS] of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1681 Shows:- James COLLINS August 11 1681

Inv 17 Aug 1681

L/A 19 Dec 1681

Inv: An Inventory of the Goods & Chattels of James COLLENS Late of Dorchester and Fordington Deceased taken & appraised this 17th day of August 1681 - Signed by Henry COLLENS and the mark of Henry 'H' GREENING --amounting to £51 - 02 - 6d--- Exhibited at Fordington on 19th day of December 1681 before Johanne THORNBOROUGH surrogate of Thomas WYATT prebendary of the prebend of Fordington when administration was granted to Elizabeth COLLENS relict of the deceased

L/Admin: Know all men by these presents that Elizabeth COLLENS of Dorchester in nthe County of Dorset widow & Francis COLLENS of Fordington in the same County Yeoman are firly bound unto Revd. Thomas WYATT etc ---dated 19th Dec 1681 - signed George FROME Noraty Public

Account & Inventory of Jane BISHOP of Fordingtion Widow

See Burial Registers for 1683 Shows:- Jane BISHOP buried 27th August 1683

Inv 28 Sep 1683

Exhibited 13 Dec 1683

Wiltshire Archives

P30/19

Administration of Thomas HOLMAN of Fordington

PR no trace of burial?

LA dated 3 Jan 1685

Administration granted 23 Jan 1685

Wiltshire Archives

SPC A 1684 2 19: P15/44

Letter of Administration:

Know all men by these presents that Jeremiah CLARKE of Dorchester omnise sanctor (all Holy?) in the County of Dorset, dyer; William HAYWARD ibm, cutler & John LOVETT of Dorchester, clothier are held and firmly bound unto Thomas WYATT prebendary of Ffordington etc etc dated third day in the month of January AD 1684

The condition of this obligation is such that if Mary CLARKE also HOLMAN the natural and lawful daughter and Administrattrix of all and singular the goods Chattels and Credits of of Thomas HOLMAN late of FFordington in the county of Dorset intestate do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory etc etc

Administration signed at Fordington regarding the death of Thomas HOLMAN granted to Maria CLARKE also HOLMAN before Henry ROBINSON surrogate on 23rd January 1684

Administration of Henry MINTERN of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1684 Shows:- Henry MINTERNE September 17th 1684

[See 1650 Survey of Fordington Manor where Henry MINTERNE holds a whole place in Fordington Fields by Copyhold Grant dated 3rd Oct 1636 for 2 lives himself and his wife Eleanor both aged 50. Eleanor may have died by 1657 as Henry MINTERN married to Sarah TOLDERVILLE at Holy Trinity church in Dorchester on 18th May 1657 and she was buried simply recorded as "the wife of Henry Mintern buried 26th May 1665]

Wiltshire Archives

SPC A 1684 2 15 : P15/40

Henry MINTERNE (1600-1684) L/A : Know all men by these presents that Mariam CHUBB of Weymouth & Melcombe Regis in the County of Dorset; Elizabeth MANUELL of Fordington in the County aforesaid widow; Johem HACKMAN of Beer Regis, farmer & William MINTERNE of Fordington yeoman are held and firmly bound unto Rev Thomas WYATT prebendary of Fordington ------etc -- dated 23rd day of January AD 1684

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Mary CHUBB, Elizabeth MANUELL, Anne HACHMAN the natural and lawful daughters and Administratrixes of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Henry MINTERNE late of Fordington in the County of Dorset Intestate deceased etc etc

Signed by Mary CHUBB; Elizabeth MANUELL : John HACKHAM : William MINTERNE

[Note:- Henry MINTERNE of Fordington was appointed as Overseer in the Will of Thomas WILTSHRE Clothier on 25th Sep 1668]

Know all men by these presents that Johannam HUNT of Forthington in the county of Dorset spinster & Hanham BAYLEN ----

The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Johannah HUNT the natural and lawful daughter and Administratrix of all and singular the goods Chattels and Credits of Ann HUNT of Fordington in the County of Dorset deceased do make a true and perfect Inventory ---- Signed by the mark of Johanne HUNT and signed by Hanan BAYLEN before Hugh FROME public Notary

Inventory: A true Inventory of the goods of Ann HUNT deceased the eighteenth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and eighty and five as followeth.
Item due from Moses BEDLOE ---£2. 8s. 0d
Item: due from Samuel BEDLOE £7. 15s. 0d
Item: a yard of loose wool valued at £1. 10s. 0d
IteM; a yard of Lokes? valued at £0. 15s. 0d
Item: in money due from Robert SHEPARD £2. 10s. 0d
IteM; In money due from Laranne [Lawrence] SHEPARD £3. 10s. 0d
Item: a brass kettle and 4 brass crooks and a skillet £2. 10s. 0d
Item: one warming pan valued £0. 3s. 0d
Item: 8 pewter dishes £0. 8s. 0d
Item: one feather bed and 2 flock beds with what doth belong to it with the bedstead £3, 0s. 0d
Item: 2 table boards and one cupboard with all the rest of the lumber goods valued at £1 10s. 0d
Item; his wearing clothes all valued at £1. 10s.0d
Item; due to him more in several debts £20. 4s. od
Total £47. 13s. 0d

Debts due from the above said Ann HUNT £16. 0s. 0d
the whole inventory is thirty and one pounds and thirteen shillings

And this is a true inventory witness our hands Moses BEDLOE and Thomas ROGERS

Exhibited into the Registry at Sarum 22nd day in the month of April 1686 - by Johannah HUNT daughter of the deceased

Will [Administration and Inventory ] of William COLLINS of Fordington Yeoman

[Note:- Parish Register has not survived]

Inventory 14 Jun 1690

LA dated 25 Jun 1690

Letter of Adnministration:Know All Men by these presents that Janam COLLINS widow of Fordington in the County of Dorset and Josephum JAMES of the same place Yeoman --etc -- dated 25th day of the month of January AD 1690

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Jane COLLINS widow the relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of William COLLINS late of Fordington aforesaid intestate deceased -- etc -- signed [by the mark V of Jane Collins ] and delivered in nthe presence of George Frome Norary Public ; the mark of Joseph Founds

Inventory of the Goods and Chattels of William COLLINS of Fordington in the County of Dorset Yeoman taken and appraised this 14th of June 1690 by us whose names are under written -- Long list of items William Minterne James HACKHAM Joseph JAMES

Exhibited at Fordington 25th June 1690 before Henry Robinson Cleric {Vicar of St Georges Church Fordington] surrogate for Dr Thomas WYATT Prebendary [of Fordington & writhlington] when administration was granted to Janan Collins relic of the deceased

[Note:- William COLLINS was the son of William COLLINS Senior and Ann and his widow Jane was buried at FStG on 23 May 1716 and left a will see below]

Administration & Inventory of Thomas BISHOP of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1691 Shows Thomas Bishop buried 4th Oct 1691

Wiltshire Archives

P15/47

Letter of Administration Know all men by these presents that Elizabetham BISHOPP of Fordington in the county of Dorset widow & Johannam DAGGLE of NorthWootton in the same County Yeoman are held and firmly bound unti Thomas Wyatt etc etc Dated 23rd day in the month of November AD 1691

The condition of this obligation is such that the above bound Elizabeth BISHOP the Relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Thomas BISHOP late of Fordington above said , intestate deceased do etc etc

An Inventory of the goods and chattels of Thomas BISHOP deceased Oct the 10th 1691 taken and appraised by us whose names are under written [John Croome and James Hackham --- etc Exhibited 23rd Nov 1691

Note:- See Will Transcrition below: Know all men by these presents that Johannem {John] RASKER of Fordington in the County of Dorset farmer, and William FFREAKE of the same place weaver are firmly bound unto Thomas WYATT etc -- dated 7th day of July 1691

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound John RASKER the next of kin and administrator of all & singular the goods chattels and credits of Margaret RASKER late of Fordington in the County of Dorset and prebendal jurisdiction of the above named Dr Thomas WYATT deceased together with her last will and testaemnt anneded do exhibit into the Registry of the above named Thomas WYATT prebendary aforesaid a true & perfect Inventory of all and singular ye goods chattels and credits of ye said deceased etc

Will of Margaret RASKER of Fordington Widow

[Note:- PR no trace of burial 1691 - 1690 Missing]

Dated 25 Feb 1690/91

Proved 17 July 1691

Will: In the name of God Amen I Margaret RASKER of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow being weak in body but of sound & perfect memory [Praised be to God] do make & ordain this my last will & Testament in manner and form following. That is to say.

First of all I commend my soul into ye hands of ye good God that made me; hoping that through his mercy & the merits of my saviour Jesus Christ I shall come to inherit everlasting life: and

My Body I commit to ye earthto be decently buried in hope of a resurrection to eternal life, And

as touching the disposition of all such temporal estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to give me I give & dispose thereof as followeth

First I give and bequeath to my Nephew Robert RASKER all my household goods ye particulars are as followeth - two coffers, two boxes, one great chair one furnace one barreltwo tubs & a meashing ffatt [ maching vat] in ye custody of Mrs. DEVENISH: two kettles twelve platters three brass pots a settle a tableboard three joint stools a pair of pothooks in ye custody of Jane INGRAM one coffer and one livery cupboard & a little tableboard standing in my own house, two brass pans in ye custody of Jane INGRAM.

In like manner I give and bequeath unto my said Nephew Robert RASKER my bed and bedstead & all thereto belonging providedif my said Nephew Robert RASKER dy [die] before he becomes possessed of ye said legacies that then they revert to ye use of my executrix hereafter named.

Item: I give to my kinswoman Grase [Grace] MASTERS my best pettycoat & to Katherine the sister of William RASKER my second best pettycoat, and

All my other wearing apparel I give to be divided equally betwixt Mrs DEVONISH & her two daughters Jane GENGE & her three daughters Grace MASTERS, Anne DUNMAN, Elizabeth WHITING, & Mrs STILES, and

I do appoint & make Jane ye wife of INGRAM my full & sole executrix of this my last will and testament, and

I declare this to be my last will & testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal February 25th Anno Domini 1691 Margaret RASKER her mark

Signed & declared in the presence of Deborah GREENWAY D her mark ; Ruth FFORDE F her mark

Henry ROBINSON

Probate granted at Fordington on 17th July 1691 etc

Administration of Francis COLLINS of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1692 Shows:- Ffrancis COLLINS buried Novbr 23rd 1692

L/A : Know all men by these presents that Franciscam [Frances] COLLINS of Fordington in the County of Dorset viduam [widow] ; Thomas BALSON of Martinstown & Edwardum [Edward] LILLINGTON of Fordington --firmly bound unto Rev Thomas WYATT predendary of the prebend of Fordington & Writhlinngton etc etc -- dated 10th day of Dec 1692

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Frances COLLINS the relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Francis COLLINS of Fordington (???) intestate etc

Will of Arthur BUNN of Fordington Wheelwright

See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 7 Dec 1711

Will Dated 10 Jan 1709

Probate Jan 1711

Administration of John RASKER of Fordington

See Burial Index Shows:- Died 1st May buried 3rd May 1713

  Letter of Administration: Know all men by these presents that Joannam [Joan] RASKER of Fordington in the County of Dorset widow & Christopher RASKER of the same place farmer are firmly bound unto Rev John YOUNGER -- surrogate of the Dean of Sarum -- dated 9th Sep 1713

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Joane RASKER widow relict and Administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of John RASKER late of Fordington intestate deceased etc etc

[Note:- Joan RASKER Widow was buried at FStG on 12th Sep 1719]

Administration of William WHITE of Fordington

[Note:- William WHITE and his wife/widow Mary were Quakers - he was buried at Wyke Regis in Dorset on 2nd June 1712 ]

Letter of Administration: Know all men by these presents that Mariam WHITE of Fordington in the County of Dorset Widow & Matthew WHITE of the same place Weaver are firmly bound unto Rev John OUNGER of Sarum etc -- This ninth dayb in the month of September AD 1713

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Mary WHITE widow relict and adnministratrix of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of William WHITE late of Fordington intestate deceased do make etc etc

The mark of Mary WHITE [M] - The mark of Matthew WHITE [MW]

Sealed and delivered into the presence of Thomas FFROME JP Affirmation of Maria WHITE a Quaker for Thomas HENCHMAN Junior

Will of Cassandra STYLE of Fordington Widow

See Burial Index Shows:- Died 23rd Oct buried 26th Oct 1712

dated 28 Mar 1709

proved 9th Sep 1713

Administration of Ann WINSOR of Fordington Widow

[Note:- Ann WINSOR was buried at FStG 11th Feb 1714/15]

Letter of Administration : (approx translation ) Know All Men by these presents that we Leonardum [Leonard] WINSOR of Ffordington in the County of Dorset farmer or husbandmen and William ANTHONY of Milbourne St Andrew in same County Yeoman are bound to Rev Thomas WYATT prebendary of the prebend of Fordington & Writhlington etc

Dated 21st day of the month of July 1715

The condition of this obligation is such that the above bound Leonard WINZOR the Administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Ann WINZOR late of Ffordington Widow intestate deceased do make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all Singular the goods chattles and credits of the said deceased which have or shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of him the said Leobard WINZOR Etc Etc

Signed by John JACOB Surrogate

Will of Robert SQUIBB of Fordington Yeoman

See Burial Index Shows:- Died 4th May; buried 8th May 1715

Dated 28 Apr 1715

Proved 21 July 1715

dated 28th Sep 1715

Proved 16th May 1716

No Trace in Fordington Burials:

Will: To daughter Rebecah BONNETT her mothers 2 gold rings, and a red serge petticoat & for ye rest of my household goods I give to my dear wife Mary BONNETT & Rebecah Bonnet to be equally divided between them & for what money I have by me or is owing to me I give to my dear wife Mary BONNETT & Rebecah Bonnet to be equally divided between them - also joint executrix. Witnesses John WINSOR; William BOYES; Zachery NELSON

Will of Machias RASKER of Fordington Butcher

See Burial Index Shows:- Died 25th Sep 1716 buried 29th Sep 1716

Will dated 24 Sep 1716

Executors sworn 27 Jun 1717

Will: In the name of God Amen I Machias RASKER of Fordington in the County of Dorset Butcher Do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following First I bequeath my soul into ye hands of Almighty God and my body to the earth from whence it came AND for the goods chattels moneies and credits which I shall die possessed of after all my just debts and funeral expences are paid and discharged I give to my dear children Matchias and Hannah RASKER to be equally divided between them and I hereby constitute and appoint my trusty and well beloved friends John LUCAS of Fordington aforesaid Yeoman and Henry MITCHELL of Dorchester in the said County of Dorset Glasier Executors in Trust for my said children and to see this my Will performed and to have the sole management of what I shall die possessed of for the uses aforesaid until my said children shall attain the respective ages of one and twenty years and for their trouble and expenses they shall be at in execution of the trust my will is that they pay themselves out of my effects whicj I shall die possessed of . In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of Sep Anno Domini1716 -- The mark of Machias RASKER R -- Signed sealed published and declared by the testator to be his last will and testament in the presence of us Thomas HUNT; Samuel BEDLOE Junior; J EWELL --- dated 27th June 1717 Jurat Executors Judiciary coran Jos JACOB Surrogate

Probate of this written testament was granted at Fordington 27th June 1717 by Revd John JACOB surrogate of Rev Thomas WYATT prebendary of Fordington etc

Note:- His son Machias RASKER was baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington on 15th Dec 1703. See also Freemen of Dorchester Apprentice Records - Apprenticed to a wheeler by trade William HARDY of Fordington on 18th Feb 1722. His daughter Hannah was probably born in 1704 - parish registers are missing from 24th Feb 1703/4 to 15th April 1705 - His wife Hester RASKER was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 23rd July 1708.

Will & Administration of Jane COLLINS of Fordington Widow

See Burial Index Shows:- Buried 23 May 1716

[Note:- Jane COLLINS nee BUNN was the daughter of William BUNN and a Beneficiary under his Will dated 26th Dec 1679 ]

Will dated

8 Feb 1711/12

Proved 28 June 1717

L/A dated

28 June 1717

SPC 1717 3 29: P15/96

[Note:- James Hackham was Jane's brother-in- law and he is bound with Robert Bunn her brother]

WILL: This is the Last Will and Testament of me Jane COLLINS of Forthington in the County of Dorset widow made and published this eigth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eleven

First: I make my brother Mr Robert BUN executor of this my Last will, AND whereas my late son William COLLINS deceased did make the said Robert BUN and me joint executors of his Will under the several trusts in his said Will mentioned AND Whereas we have placed out the trust estate of the said William COLLINS at interest for the benefit of his daughter AND whereas the said William COLLINS by his said Will give me direct legacies in case his daughter should dye unmarried or in her minority Now my Will is that if such legacies shall take effect the said Robert BUN shall enjoy the Hamms [homes?] late in possession of Nathaniel SEAGER and the Living at Fordington now in the possesion of my said sons widow until he shall be reimbursed all such costs losses and damages which he may happen to sustain by any defining? or loss out of the said such estate of the said William COLLINS or by means of his acting in the said trust AND if such costs losses damages shall happen or after the son shall fully reimburse to the said Robert BUNN then I devise the said premises unto my daughter Ann HACKHAM.

Item: Out of what shall come tome or my estate by virtue of any devise in my said sons Will I give unto my two grandchildren Nathaniel & WilliamHACKHAM the sum of Fifty Pounds each AND the residue of what shall come to me or my estate by virtue of the said WillI give unto the said Robert BUN

All the residue of my estate I give unto my daughter Ann HACKHAM she there out paying and discharging my debts funeral expenses and chargesof proving this my Will Witness my hand & seal the day and year above written. The mark of Jane COLLINS Signed sealed & published by the testator in the presence of us Mary Templeman & ?? Templeman

Probate FForthington: Testament of Jane COLLINS granted 28th June 1717

L/A: Know all men by these presents that Jacobum [i.e. James] HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman & Robertum BUNN of Dorchester in the County of Dorset Grocer are firmly bound unto Thomas WYATT prebendary of the prebend of Fordington etc etc---dated 28th day of June 1717

-The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound James HACKHAM husband of ANNE HACKHAM and Administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and Credits of Jane COLLINS late of Fordington aforesaid in the juridiction of the above named Prebendary deceased together with her last will and testament annexed the executor named in the said Last Will having renounced the execution thereof and the said Anne HACKHAM being residuary legatee named in the same shall well and truely execute and perform the said Last Will and pay the debts and legacies of the said deceased so far as her goods chattels and credits will thereto extend and the law bind him and also shall make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased which shall come to the hands possession or knowledge of the said James HACKHAM or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for him And the same so made shall exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the Registry of the above named Mr Prebendary at or before the last day of September next ensuing and lastly shall make and render a just and true account of and upon his said Administration in the premises and well and truely pay and deliver over such sum and sums of miney and such other of the testators estate as shall be remaining in his hands to such person or persons as shall have right to the same and as the Law direct when he shall thereunto lawfully be required Then this obligation to be void or else in force. Signed sealed and delivered in presence Thomas BADEN Notary Public Signatures of James HACKHAM and Robert BUNN

Letter of Administration: Know all men by these presents that John JACOB Vicar of Fordington in the County of Dorset: Samuel SNOOKE Cleric of Dorchester in the same County and James BUNN of the same place are firmly bound unto Thomas WYATT Canon of Sarum and Prebendary of Fordington and Writhlington etc dated 1st day in the month of February 1719 -- The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound John JACOB the father and administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Elizabeth JACOB late of Fordington spinster intesteate --- etc etc

See Burial Index Shows:- Elizabeth daughter of John & Grace JACOB buried 26th Jan 1719/20 Note:- John Jacob was Vicar of Fordington

Will of James HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman

See Burial Index Shows:- James HACKHAM buried 1st April 1720

Dated 2 Mar 1719/20

Proved 15 July 1720

Will of Mary FREKE [FREAKE] of Fordington Widow

See Burial Index Shows:- Mary FREAK a widdow buried 23rd June 1720

Will dated 14 Apr 1720

Burial 23 Jun 1720

Inv taken & Probate

27 Jun 1720:

Will: Beneficiaries : To sister Sarah TIZARD Widow ; Mary wife of Thomas DILLER of Fordington and Margaret PALMER of Upwey Widow

Inventory Dated June the 27th 1720 of Mary FREKE Widow of Fordington in the County of Dorset Lately deceased List of Household Items amounting to £3.14s 8d and "A small dwelling house and a little garden plot £8 " Apporaised by John DENING and Nathaniel HOLLAND. [Note Inventory held at Wiltshire Archives]

Administration, renunciation, & Will of Nathaniel HACKHAM of Fordington Yeoman

Will and Administration of Joseph BARTLETT of Fordington

[Note:- Joseph BARTLETT buried at St Georges Church Fordington on 28th Jan 1725/6]

[Note:- His daughter Mary BARTLETT married to John AMEY at West Stafford Dorset on 31st July 1694]

{Note:- William BARTLETT also bound in the adminsitration Yeoman of Fordington was buried at FStG 8th May 1727 leaving a Will dated 15th April 1727 ]

SPC A 1726 4 11: P15/109

Held at Wiltshire Archives

Letter of Administration: Know All Men by these presents that Johannem [John] AMEY of West Stafford in the county of Dorset and William BARTLETT of Fordington in the same County Yeoman are firmly bound unto Rev. Richard Younger etc etc ---dated 22nd June 1726

The Condition of this obligation is such that if Mary AMEY (the Wife of John AMEY) the natural and lawful daughter of Joseph BARTLETT late of Fordington above said deceased ----and administrator of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of the said Joseph BARTLETT together with his last will and testament or Testamentary Writing annexed and executor being named therein ----shall well and duly execute & perform the said will & pay the debts and legacies of the said deceased so far forth as his goods chattles and credits will extend etc etc ---

Signed John AMEY and William BARTLETT

At Fordington on 22nd June 1726 Jurasdiction was granted to Maria AMEY administratrix -- John JACOB Surrogate

WILL: A DEED of Gift: I Joseph BARTLETT of Fordington do give to my daughters Mary EMEY [AMEY] of Fordington and Elizabeth BARTLETT of Fordington here I do Give all my Goods. In Witness where unto I Sett my hand the mark of Joseph BARTLETT and the mark of Elizabeth BARTLETT : John AMEY

[Note:- The Will is not dated and signed with the marks of Joseph and his sister Elizabeth and the signatures of John AMEY the husband of his daughter Mary. A letter of Administration written in Latin was granted to his daughter Mary AMEY of West Stafford (probably the eldest who had the support of her more literate husband) Her husband and William BARTLETT who was Joseph's brother were bound to the Court for the correct administration of his estate.

Will of William BARTLETT of Fordington Yeoman

See Burial Index Shows:- William BARTLET buried 8th May 1727

Dated 15 Apr 1727

Proved 7th Jun 1727

Will of John BUNN of Fordington Labourer

See Burial Index Shows:-Buried 19 Feb 1728

Will: dated 7th Feb 1728/9

Bur 19 Feb 1728/9

Probate 4 Jun 1729

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1729 4 18:

P15/116

Will :In the name of God Amen I John BUNN of the Parish of Fordington in the county of Dorset Labourer being sick of body but of sound mind and memory and disposing understanding paised be to God do this seventh day of February in the year of our Lord One thousand Seven Hundred and twenty eight nine make and ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner following Vitz:

First and principally I commend my soul to God hoping to have forgivness for all my sins and to inherit life everlasting through my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and I desire my body to have Christian burial and as touching my wordly estate I give and dispose thereof as follows Viz:

Impremis: I give to my father Thomas BUNN ten shillings as a legacy to be paid him after my decease

Item: I give to my brother Philip BUNN all my woollen apparel and to my brother Thomas BUNN son John

Item: I give one shilling and all other my goods and chattles within doors and without I do give to Elizabeth BUNN my now wife and I do constitute and appoint my wife to be my sole executrix of this my Last Will and Testament revoking all other wills before In?? and I do desire that ye legacies to be delivered and paid and my funeral Charges and all other debts.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal ye day and year first above written

Witnesses Thomas ROBERTS; Nathaniel SEAGER: William BOLMAN --- The mark of John BUNN

Will of Mary WHYTE [WHITE] Widow of Fordington

[Note:- No Trace in Fordington Burials;

Robert FREKE married Mary WHITE at FStG on 30th July 1712]

Dated 4th Sep 1725

Proved 4th June 1729

Will:Being aged : To Mary FFREKE Widow my daughter all my sheep, fuel house and garden situate and lying and being in a certain street called Mill Street within the parish of Fordington which I there hold by lease for the reminder of a certain term of fourscore and nineteen years if Thomas RIGHT and Johanna RIGHT his wife shall so long live yo hold unto the said daughter her executors and assignsduring the remainder of such term determinable as aforesaid

Item: (As much as in me lyeth) I give and devise All my estate Right Title and demand whatsoever of in and to the cottage or dwelling house I now live in with the fewell house thereunto belonging standing and being on part of the Waste Ground of the Parish and Manor of Fordington aforesaid unto my said daughter Mary FFREKE to hold to her the said Mary FFREKE for and during the term of sixty years if she shall so long live And from and after her said term of sixty years or death of the said Mary FFREKE which shall first happen Then I give and devise the same last mentioned Cottage and premises unto my son Matthew WHIGHT [WHITE] his executors administrators and assigns for and during the remainder of such estate and term as I shall then have therein to come and unexpired

And Lastly I make my said daughter Mary FFREKE executrix and Residuary Legatee of this my said Last Will & Testament In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 4th day of September in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred Twenty and five

The mark of Mary (M) WHYTE --- Witnesses Isaac BONNETT; Joseph BONETT: Morgan HARBIN

Proved at Fordington 4th June 1729 John JACOB Surrogate

Will of Mary JEFFERIE of Fordington

PR no trace of burial

Will of Thomas WINSOR of Fordington Yeoman

[Note:-See Burial Registers for 1736 shows:- Tho: (Thomas) WINZAR buried August 11]

Dated 03 Aug 1736

Buried 11 Aug 1736

Oath 18 Sep 1736

Proved 12 Oct 1736

[Note:- His surname is also often spelt as Winsar, Winser, Winsor, Winzar, Winzer, Winzor, and sometimes with a 'd' added as in Windsor]

WILL:-Impremis:- To Sister Elizabeth Green ome shilling

Item; To daughter Elizabeth whom I likewise constitute make and ordain my sole executrix - All and Singular my Lands Messuages and Tenements.

Signed by the mark of Thomas WINZAR and witnessed by Thomas WINZAR Junior and Judeth Sagor

Will of Thomas MITCHELL of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1738 shows:- Thomas MITCHELL buried January 5

Will: I give to John SEMS [SYMES?] my brother-in-law and to Mary SEMS my sister the sum of £10 to buy them mourning rings. All the rest of my houses leases lands tenements and goods whatsoever I give unto Elizabeth my wife on condition that she shall pay all my debts and legacies and make her sole executrix of this my last will and testament revoking all other wills and testaments. The mark of Thomas Mitchel - the mark of barbie White ; Johaner White Witnesses

Probate At Ffordington on the 5th of July 1739 the executrix within named was duly sworn before me John JACOB Surrogate

Will of Elizabeth BARTLETT of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1738 shows:- Elizabeth BARTLETT Aged 89 years [i.e. born approx 1649] buried Sept 2

Dated 21 Oct 1735

Proved at Fordington 5th July 1739

Will of Joseph BONNETT The Elder of Mill Street Fordington Clothier

See Burial Registers for 1740 shows:- Joseph BONNETT buried April 21

Dated 5 Mar 1735

Probate 21 Mar 1740

Will of William BARTLETT of Fordington Butcher

 [William BARTLETT husband of Mary BARTLETT (Maiden name unknown) who married about 1709 . Follow link for more information about his family. 

See Burial Registers for FStG shows:- William BARTLETT buried February 10th 1741/2

Dated 5th Feb 1741

Proved 24th Aug 1742

Administration of Arthur HACKHAM of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1742 shows:- Arthur HACKHAM buried November 5

Inv: 7th Oct 1679

1742

Administration of Charles PITFIELD of Fordington

Charles PITFIELD (1666-1743) Link to more information about the Pitfield Family. Fordington Buials for 1743 show that he was buried on 13 July 1743 aged 76

Letter of Administration : Know all men by these presents that we Charles PITFIELD of Forthington in the County of Dorset Husbandman, Amos STILE of the same place Husbandman; and Ambrose HUNT of the same place Tailor were held and firmly bound unto Richard Younger Clerk Master of Arts Prebendary of the Prebend of Forthington and Wtithlington anciently founded in the Cathedral Church of Sarum (Salisbury) in the sum of £100 ----etc ----dated 1st day of Oct 1750:

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Charles PITFIELD the Nephew and next of kin and Administrator of all and singular the goods, chattells and credits of Samuel PITFIELD late of Forthington aforesaid intestate deceased --- etc etc :

See Burial Registers for 1750 shows:- Buried 12 August 1750 [Note:- Samuel PITFIELD (1681-1750) son of Sebastian PITFIELD (1632-1702) and Christian MEADON] Link to more information about the Pitfield Family.

Will of Thomas WINZAR of Fordington Blacksmith

See Burial Registers for 1756 shows:- Thomas WINZOR buried March 5

Will dated 20 Apr 1754

Signed & Witnessed 16 Nov 1755

Proved 17th Mar 1756 1756

Wiltshire Archives SPC 1756 5 16: P15/143/1

17th Mar 1756 Forthington

The Will of Thomas WINZAR deceased

This Will was expressed at Sarum on 17th day of Mar 1756 before Rev. John TALMAR Clerk M.A. lawful Surrogate of Rev. Worshipful the Prebendary of the Prebend of Forthington & Writhlington and by him administration of the effects of the deceased & any way concerned this his will was granted to Phillip WINZAR lawful son of the deceased & sole executor within named being first duly sworn of the truethof the said will to perform the same & pay debts & legacies of the deceased etc.

WILL: In the name of God Amen I Thomas WINZAR of ye parish of Fordington, Blacksmith being sick and weak of body but of sound mind and memory thank be to God do make and declare this my last will and Testament in manner and form following

Impremis [In the first place] I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God hoping through the merits of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ to inherit everlasting life and as to all such worldly goods as it hath pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me I give and dispose thereof in manner following.

Item: I give unto my son Tho^s [Thomas] one shilling: and one shilling unto Joseph GRIGORY of Pool and one shilling to my son Joseph to be paid by my executors.

Item: I give my beds and bedding to my son Phillip and all my pewter and brass and iron things and ye furnase and dresser and all ye shilere?? that is in the little shop and ye counter and all my lumber goods and all my Iron and coal and all my book debts to my son Phillip

[Item] I do give half my working tools to my son John and ye little furnace to John ; and

[Item] I di give all my wearing apparel to my son Phillip whom I constitute and appoint whole and sole executor of this my last Will and Testament revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made and do declare this to be my last and I do order that my son Tho^s [Thomas] should not come nor molest [h]is Brother John nor [h]is brother Phillip within 12 months after my decease but that they shall pay him three pounds and ten shillings for ye 12 months . I do give my cloak and coffer and chest to my son John and last of all my desire is that my body be buried in a decent manner in Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenieth day of April one thousand seven hundred and fifty four

Tho^s [Thomas] WINZAR

[Witnessed] November ye 16 1755 Signed and Sealed in ye preence of : John Morgan John INGRAM and Charles PITFIELD

Certified : At Sarum on the 17th day of March 1756 the executor within named was sworn John TALMAR Surrogate

[NOTE:-- Thomas WINDSER (1690/91-1756) was the 8th child from the marriage of John WINSER to Mary GREEN at All Saints Church Dorchester on 6th Jan 1679. He married at Steeple to Sarah WILLIS on 16 Feb 1717/18; follow link for more information.

Amos STILE (d.1777) married Mary PITFIELD (1721-1784) the daughter of Charles PITFIELD (1665-1743) at St Georges Church in Fordington on 23rd Dec 1746. Amos was buried there on September 30 1776.

Letter of Administration: (On the back) 28th Feb 1777 FORTHINGTON: Bond administration to goods of Amos STILE Intestate deceased. At Dorchester on the 28th day of February 1777 Administration of the goods & chattels of the deceased was by the Revd Nathaniel Templeman Clerk MA lawfulsurrogate of the Reverend & worshipfulthe Prebendary of Forthingtoin & Writhlingtonanciently founded in the Cathedral Church of Sarum granted and committed unto Mary STILEWidow Relict of the deceased being first duly sworn well & faithfully to administer & to make a true inventory & record a just account when required saving the rights of all persons William BOUCHER Registrar

Administration of Nathaniel SPARKES of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1779 shows:- Nathaniel SPARKES buried October 12

[ Note:- Nathaniel Sparks (c1714-1779) was the son of William Sparks (1665-1741/2) and married to Martha Chaffey in Fordington by licence on 20 Nov 1770.]

LA: Know all men by these presents that We Martha SPARKS of Forthington in the County of Dorset Widow, James ARNOLD of the same place Victualler, and George LESTER of the same place Thatcher are held and firmly bound unto the Revd and Worshipful Arthur Coham Clark Master of Arts Prebendary of the Prebend of Forthington and Writhlington anciently founded in the Cathedral Church of Sarum in the sum of six hundred pounds of good and lawful money of Great Britain --etc etc Dated 22nd day of December 1779.

The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Martha SPARKS Widow Relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of Nathaniel SPARKES late of Forthington aforesaid Intestate deceased ---etc etc

Will of John PITMAN, Gentleman of Forthington [Fordington] , Dorset

PR no trace of burial -

Dated 26 July 1781

10 June 1782

PROB 11/1092/109

10 June 1782 Probate to John Devenish? one of the trustees

Will: To Sarah PITMAN daughter of Sarah POTTER deceased £250

To my son John PITMAN now on board His majestys Ship the Prince George commanded by Admiral Digby all that my copyhold estate and tenement situate and lying within the Manor and Parish of Forthington aforesaid with its appurtenances to hold to him his executors and administrators and assigns for all my estate and interest to come therein at my decease and all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate and effects goods chattels stocks moneys and securities I give and bequeath unto my said son John PITMAN and I do hereby constitute and appoint my said son John PITMAN sole executor of this my last will revoking all former wills by me made

But in case my said son should happen to be abroad at the time of my death I hereby appoint my two friends John Devenish? of Charminster Gent and John CHAPMAN of Piddletown Surgeon Trustees for him during his absence until he shall return to England and I do request them or the survivor immediately on my death to take possession of my effects for my said sons benefit

And my will is that if my said son shall happen to die abroad before his return to England and before he has taken possession of the estate and effects herin before given him that then and in such case I direct that the same shall be equally divided share and shgare alike between all the children of my late sister Susaannah the wife of William BELLRINGER deceased

Administration of Mary NORRIS of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1781 shows:- Mary ye Wife of William NORRIS buried March 10

Letter of Administration:- Know all men by these poresents that we William NORRIS of Forthington in the County of Dorset Husbandman, James GENGE of Dorchester in the County of Dorset baker and Ambrose HUNT of Forthington aforesaid Husbandman are held and firmly bound unto the Reverend and Worshipful Arthur Corham Clerk master of arts Prebendary of the Prebend of Forthington and Writhlington in the County of Dorset anciently founded in the Cathedral Church od Sarum in the sum of Thiry Six Pounds of goods and lawful money of Great Britain - etc etc Dated 3rd day of March 1783

The condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound William NORRIS lawful husband and administrator of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of Mary NORRIS late of Forthington aforesaid Intestate deceased etc etc

At Dorchester on the day and year above said William NORRIS Administrator aforesaid was duly sworn before me Nathaniel Templeman Surrogate

Will of James HARRIS of Fordington Yeoman

[Note:- James HARRIS was buried at All Saints Church in Dorchester on 16th Dec 1787]

Will dated 8 Dec 1787

1788

Wiltshire Archives

SPC 1788 7 9 : P15/167

WILL: Of James HARRIS Yeoman of Fordington dated 8th Dec 1787: Bequests

Impremis All my household goods linen and funtiture of every kind to my dear wife Holloway Harris- Also £50

To my son John £30; Son James and Daniel £50 each ; Son Benjamin £20;

To sons William, Joseph and Isaac £30 each; daughter Mary £60 ;

William Churchill of Dorchester & George WHITE of Chaldon (executors) all the rest money securitiesfor money, cattle stock in farming etc in trust to wife Holloway for life then shared equally with surviving children

Will of Benjamin SPARKES of Fordington Maltster

See Burial Registers for 1793 shows:- Ap: 20 Benjamin s [son] of Benj: Sarah SPARKS buried

Dated 8th Nov 1782

Proved 31 Oct 1793

Will: BY THE PERMISSION OF ALMIGHTY GOD I Benjamin SPARKS of Fordington in the County of Dorset Maltster do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) FIRST I give unto my sister Honor ELLIOTT the sum of two guineas to be paid her by my executor hereinafter named within three months next after my decease. ALSO I give unto my natyral son Denjamin SPARKS who now lives with me the sum of five pounds In Trust to pay and apply the same towards the placing out of my nephew James SPARKS an apprentice to some trade as soon as my said Nephew shall attain the age of Fourteen years but in case he shall not live to attain that age Then I will that the said legacy or sum of five pounds so given for him shall lapse and sink into the residue of my personal estate ALSO I give to my servant Ann Edith WHITE the sum of one pound eleven shillings and sixpence to buy her a mourning gown in case she be living with me at my death, but not otherwise ALSO I give and devise all those my copyhold Tenements with all and singular their rights members and appurtenances situate within the several Manors of Puddletown and Fordington in the said County of Dorset to my said natural son Benjamin SPARKS his executors administrators and assigns As for all the estate Right Title and Interest I shall have therein to come respectively at the time of my decease and LASTLY all the rest residue and remainder of my goods chattels momies securities for moneniesstock in trade and personal estate and effects of what nature or kind soever and wheresoever (after all my just debts and funeral expenses are fully satisfied and paid) I give and bequeath unto my said natural son Benjamin SPARKS whom I do hereby appoint sole executor of this my Will hereby revoking all other Wills by me made In Witness whereof I have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal this eighth day of November in the year of our Lord Christ One Thousand seven hundred and Eighty Two. Witnesses A Edwards and G Stickland

At Sarum on the 31st day of October 1793: Benjamin Sparks the sole executor above named was also duly sworn before me James Evans Surrogate Footnotes : Deceased died 21st Sep 1793: Effects under £100 and G Stickland.

[Note:- Regarding James SPARKS referred to above: James the Son of Nathaniel & Martha  SPARKS was baptised at St Georges Church in Fordington on 17th September 1771 he was the 1st child from the marriage of Nathaniel Sparks to Martha Chaffey in Fordington by licence on 20 Nov 1770. He was apprenticed to George ELLIOTT a taylor by trade on 21st Oct 1784.

The Witness A EDWARDS was the Rev Abel Edwards Minister of the Presbyterian Chapel in Dorchester from 1772 to 1813].

Beneficiaries:- Neice Elizabeth the wife of Matthew MEDWAY late Elizabeth ROGERS spinster: Nephew Harry POUNCY; Neice Elizabeth POUNCY the daughter of my late brother George POUNCY; Elizabeth daughter of my Nephew George POUNCY; Rest to Brother Harry POUNCY of Dorchester gentleman who is also named executor. Witnessed Thomas Gould READ and Joseph WARR: [Note:-Link to transcription of his Will dated 14th March 1787]

Letter of Administration granted to Elizabeth POUNCY the widow relict of and Administratrix of Matthew POUNCY late of Dorchester butcher together with the last will and testament of the said Matthew POUNCY now annexed. Also bound with her were Robert STICKLAND of Dorchester gentleman & George POUNCY of Dorchester Butcher. Witness Nathaniel Templeman.

Dated 12 Apr 18--?

Will: Ancestry have for lack of a date indexed under 1800 but likely to be 12 Apr 1830

Long Will: mention of Ann COZENS Widow , Robert STICKLAND and Reuben MASTERS & Thomas TAPP Gent and Robert WHITE surgeon in a lease?

Refers 1st page to "All that the said Dwellinghouse Outhouses and Garden with the appurtenances which were lately occupied by the said Lot GARTEL and then in the occupation of Samuel LEGG

--by Indenture of assignment bearing date 5th day of April 1806 made between Reuben MASTERS on the one part, Thomas TAPP Gentleman and Robert WHITE Surgeon since deceased (note a Robert White buried at FStG aged 21 19th May 1833 ?)

-- also mentions And Whereas by an indenture or deed of settlement bearing date 8th day of June 1806 between Samuel LEGG and me the said Frances his wife of the one part and Thomas TAPP and Robert ------------Refers to 3 children now living namely William Rutherford LEGG, John Rutherford Legg and Love (now the wife of John Forster ---etc

Long will majority not scanned.

Will of John HAYNE, Gentleman of Fordington, Dorset

See Burial Registers for 1799 shows:- Nov 29 Mr. John HAYN buried:

[Note:- John HAYNE (d.1799) of Litton & Anne COLLINS (d.1744) otp married in St George's church in Fordington on 21-Oct 1711 by licence ]

Dated 4th Apr 1797

Proved 21 June 1800

PROB 11/1343/243

Tripartite Indenture dated 11th Oct 1767

Will of Honor ELLIOTT, Widow of Fordington, Dorset

See Burial Registers for 1801 Shows:- Feb: 27 Honour ELLIOT buried

[Note:- See Will of Benjamin Sparks dated 8 Nov 1782 proved 31 Oct 1793 he referes to Honour Elliott as his sister

Dated 11 May 1799

Proved 22 Aug 1801

Will:- In the name of God Amen I Honor ELLIOTT late of Dorchester in the County of Dorset but now of Fforthington in the same county Widow being weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) Whereas I now stand seized or possessed in ffee simple (by virtue of the last Will and testament of James SPARKS formerly of Orange Court Red Lyon [Lion Square] in the County of Middlesex Citzen and joiner of London my brother deceased bearing date on or about the twentieth day of July which was in the year of Our Lord One thousand seven hundred and sixty five of and in one moity or half part of certain Messuages Tenements Lands and hereditaments situate and lying in the City of London and County of Middlesex or elsewhere NOW I give devise the same and every part thereof and all other my Lands Tenements and hgereditaments unto Thomas TAPP of Dorchester in the County Aforesaid Gentleman John TAPP the younger of Dorchester aforesaid cooper and Edward ELLIOTT of the same place tallow chandler and their heirs and assigns In TRUST that they and the survivor of them and his heirs do and shall as soon as they shall find it conveinient after my decease absolutely sell and dispose of the whole of my said Real Estate for the most money and best price and prices that can be reasonably had or gotten for the same and do and shall in the first place by and out of the monies arising by such sale or sales pay and dischage all my debts funeral expenses and charges of proving my will and the remainder thereof do and shall lay out on interest in th epublic stock or stocks or upon any real securities in the name of them my said trustees or the survivor of them and the dividends interest and produce thereof do and shall from time to time pay into the hands and for the use of my son John ELLIOTT for and during the term of his natural life and from after his decease THEN THAT they my said trustees and the survivor of them and the heirs of such survivor do and shall stand possessed of the said monies stocks and securities In TRUST for my Grand Children William, John, and Mary ELLIOTT the sons and daughter of my said son John ELLIOTT to be divided between them share and share alike to be paid assigned or transferred to them as and when they shall respectively attain their respective ages of 21 years and in case either of my said grandchildren shall die before having attained that age then the share of such of them so dying shall go to the survivoror survivors when his or her original share shall become payable as aforesaid And in the meantime and until my said grandchildren shall arrive at their respective age or ages of 21 years it shall and may be lawful to and for my said trustees and the survivor of them and my will and desire is that out of the dividends interest and produce that shall be from time to time received by them that they do and shall pay apply and dispose of the same /

etc for their maintenance and education ---As to my personal estate -- to son John Elliott -- Thomas TAPP, John TAPP and Edward ELLIOTT executors in Trust -- trust provisions --- Dated 11th May 1799 --- Witnesses Batt CHAFFEY; William TAPP; Hurbert WHITE

Will of John TIZARD, Yeoman of Fordington , Dorset

[Note:- Buried at Winterborne St Martin Dorset 24th Jan 1814 aged 64 ]

Dated 29th May 1813

Proved 18 May 1814

Proved 08 May 1816

Dated 12 Dec 1815

Administration, oath and wrapper of Joseph CUST of Fordington

See Burial Registers for 1822 shows:- Jan 16th Joseph CUST buried aged 48 Years

Letter of Administration: Know all men by these presents that we Mary CUST of Forthington in the County of Dorset Widow & John BASCOMBE of Dorchester in the said County Draper and Mark BAKER of Dorchester aforesaid Auctioneer are held and firmly bound unto the Reverend --John FISHER -- dated 28th Jan 1822 ---

The Condition of this obligation is such that if the above bound Mary CUST Widow Relict and Administratrix of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of Joseph CUST late of Forthington etc etc Signed bu Mary CUST John Bascombe and Mark Baker --Sealed and delivered in the presence of John Palmer G Read At Forthington etc

Oath taken by Mary CUST that he left no Will [Note:- - Extract from Salisbury and Winchester Journal Monday 14 Jan 1822 Cust, Mr. J Died Tuesday at Louds Mill, Fordington ]

Dated 13th May 1828

Proved 06 Dec 1830

Will of Samuel LEGG of Fordington Baker

See Burial Registers for Samuel Legg of Fordington Cross aged 84 years buried 30 Dec 1833

[Note:- Samuel LEGG was the widower of Frances LEGGE who was buried at FStG on 4th Nov 1830 aged 83 and left a very badly damaged Will

Dated 23 Dec 1833

Probate 25 July 1834

Wiltshire Archives for the Royal Borough and Prebend of Forthington [Fordington]

P15/182/ 2B

WILL of Samuel LEGG (1749 -1833) of Fordington Dorset

In the name of God Amen. I Samuel LEGG of the Parish of Fordington Baker - Being weak in Body but of sound mind and memory - do make and ordain thgis my last Will & Testament = First I give my daughter Love FOSTER a mahong Round Table Beanrean Chest of Drawers (in this room) and five pound in Cash = I give to my som William Rutherford LEGG - my Bed Beding & Bedstead where I am now laying a round card table large arm chair a board Bottem Chair night stool large cloths Chest- with the whole of my wearing apparel and fifty pounds in lawful cash - I give my Grandaughter Mary Ann LEGG the sum of Five Pounds - I give to Thomas and Sarah FOSTER my grandchildren the sum of five pounds each = I give my son John Rutherford LEGG the whole of my other furniture and effects of very description whatsoever . I also give and ordain my said son John Rutherford LEGG my whole and sole executor to see and to execute this my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I set my hand and seal this 23rd day of December 1833. Signed [Samuell LEGG] sealed and delivered in the presence of us as witnesses hearto Richard HASSELL and William HAWKINS

At Forthington on the 25th day of July 1834 John Rutherford LEGG the sole executor above named was duly sworn before us [Effects £200] M Marsh Surrogate

Will Wrapper : 25th July 1834 Forthington The Will of Samuel LEGG Deceased - This Will was proved at forthington on 25th July 1834 before the Rev Matthew MARSH Clerk B.D. lawful surrogate of the Prebendary of the Prebend of Fothington And administration of all and singular the Goods Chattels of the Deceased and any ways concerning his will was committed unto John Rutherford LEGG the sole executor named therein

Will of Jane MASTERS

[Note:- Jame MASTERS was buried at St Georges Church in Fordington on 24th Dec 1833 aged 53 years.

[Note:- Jane MASTERS (1780-1833) was the sister of Ann BARTLETT nee MASTERS (1771-1835) who was the wife of John BARTLETT (1775-1836) Jane MASTERS left a Will (PROB 11/1852) which was written on 22nd July 1833.]

Dated 22nd July 1833

Proved 1st Sep 1835