Will and Probate
Derived from The National Archives Reference PROB 11/165/140.
Will Date: 20th May 1632
Witnesses: Not recorded in the TNA probate record.
| Beneficiary | Relationship to Testator | Bequest |
| Elizabeth | Wife | Two kyne [kine], six ewes, six lambs, one pig, all poultry/ducks/pigeons, all bees and beehives, extensive household items (bedding, furniture, kitchenware, linens), her plate she brought with her, all her wearing apparel, Bible in English, and numerous other specific household items |
| George Graye | Son and executor | Leasehold of Grannge meadow ground in Knoyle Odierne for his lifetime; all residual goods and cattle not otherwise bequeathed |
| Eldest son of George Graye | Grandson | Leasehold of Grannge meadow after George’s death for his lifetime |
| Second son of George Graye | Grandson | Leasehold of Grannge meadow after the eldest grandson’s death for his lifetime |
| Thomas Gray | Son | Ten pounds (to be paid one year after testator’s death) |
| John Gray | Son | Five pounds (to be paid one year after testator’s death) |
| Church of Knoyle Odierne | Institution | Ten shillings |
| Poor of Knoyle | Community | Ten shillings |
| Church of Stalbridge | Institution | Ten shillings |
| Poor of Stalbridge | Community | Ten shillings |
| Dorothy King | Sister | Ten shillings |
| Thomas King | Nephew | Five shillings |
| John King | Nephew | Five shillings |
| Roger King | Nephew | Five shillings |
| Elizabeth King | Niece | Five shillings |
| Jone King | Niece | Five shillings |
| Thomas Newe | Godson | Two shillings |
| Edith Hole | Sister | Ten shillings to buy a ring |
| Emanuell Hole | Brother | Ten shillings to buy a ring; appointed as overseerMany wills of the period appointed one or more Overseers. An Overseer is distinct from an Executor and acts as... In full. |
| Jane Combe | Daughter | One silver spoon with lion’s head and one great leather trunk |
| Thomas Combe | Son-in-law | Various farming tools (plough chains, harrows, spade, hoe, corn pike, rakes, hatchet, scythe) |
| Elizabeth Coombe | Goddaughter (granddaughter) | Ten shillings |
| William Combe | Grandson | Ten shillings |
| Thomas Senyer | Godson | One ewe, one lamb, five shillings |
| John Senyer | Unspecified | Five shillings |
| Anne Senyer | Unspecified | Five shillings |
| Susan Senyer | Unspecified | Five shillings |
| Fayth Davidge | Unspecified | Five shillings |
| Fayth Davidge’s children | Unspecified | Twelve pence each |
| Alice Locke | Servant | Five shillings |
| William Hulet | Cousin | Five shillings; appointed as overseer |
Notes: This will is particularly detailed, especially the extensive household items bequeathed to his wife Elizabeth (for which, refer to the reference above).
Grant of Probate: 20 February 1633/4, awarded to George Gray (the son) by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury in London.