Will of Symon Fysk of Laxfeld [Laxfield, co. Suffolk], dated 22
December 1463. To be buried in Laxfeld church, whereof I am a parishioner.
To the high altar 3s. 4d. To the stipend of the chaplain of the Gild of
St. Mary in Laxfeld 6s. 8d. yearly, for sixteen years. For the health of
my soul and my friends' souls I will that a chaplain shall celebrate in
Laxfeld church for one year. For three trentals for my soul 30s. To the
new bells in Laxfeld 20s. To my wife Katherine my utensils and moveables
live and dead. To each of my three daughters 10lb within a year of
marriage; but, if any of them remain single, she shall enjoy her portion.
To my son William 40s. To my son Geoffrey 40s. To my elder son John 40s.
To my daughter Margaret Devsing 40s. To my son Edmund 40s. If any of my
sons bring any action against my executors for lands in Laxfeld and Eston
Bavent [Easton-Bavent, co. Suffolk], he shall lose his portion of 40s.
Residuarv legatees and executors: my wife Katherine, my younger son John.
John Noloth, and Nicholas Noloth.
To my wife Katherine lands in Laxfeld for life, with remainder to my
younger son John, except 2 acres called Semams to my wife absolutely. If
my younger son John be disturbed, he shall compensate himself from my lands
in Eston Bavent. After his mother's decease he shall give my executors
30. For the health of my soul 10 marks. Proved at Laxfield 26 February
1463,/4 by the widow and John Fisk, the younger son. (Archdeaconry of
Suffolk [Ipswich Probate Registry], book 2, fo. 117.)
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