Richard Austin

Male 1554 - 1623  (69 years)


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  • Name Richard Austin 
    Birth 1554 
    Gender Male 
    Death Feb 1622/1623 
    Notes 
    • Will of Richard Asten of Titchfield; 1623; Undated, handwritten by
      son-in-law Edmond Littlefield, signed by Richard's mark and proved 4
      Jul 1623; Original (will, inventory and proving document) in
      possession of Hampshire Records Office (Ref: 1623 A1 - 3 pages),
      Winchester, ENG. Will proved by Agnes/Anne, his wife and executrix.
      "In the name of God, Amen. I Richard Asten of Titchfield being
      possessed of good and ? memory do commit both to God that gave it, my
      body to the ground, my goods to my wife and children in trust payment
      (?) as have all mentions (?). I make my wife Anes my sole executor. I
      give to the Cathedral Church of Winchester, 3 shillings, 4 pence. I
      give to my son Daniel one bullock of one year old to be paid at the
      end of my lease. I give to my son Peter one bullock of one year old to
      be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Richard twenty pounds
      to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Joan five
      pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Emlen
      five pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter
      Elizabeth twelve pounds to be paid six months after my decease, to the
      years of her she not having the use of it her ? (phrasing ?), my
      executor shall have the
      disposing of it to her use. I give to my daughter Anes a cow and a
      bullock to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Daniel's
      son Richard two sheep. I give to his son Francis two sheep. I give to
      my son Peter's two children a sheep each. I give to my daughter Joan's
      child a sheep, all of these sheep to be paid within six months after
      my decease. I give to my daughter Anes' three children three bullocks
      two years old to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son in
      law Edmond Littlefield a colt of three
      years old. I give to my man John Shackleford five shillings in money.
      I give my man William Hocraft 3 shillings in money. I give my boy John
      Lodgyer a sheep. I give my maid Catorn a sheep. To all my god children
      six pence apiece, all these small legacies ? to be paid six months
      after my decease. I
      make my son Richard one of my overseers and my neighbor Peter
      Faithfull also, and I give them for their pains 3s 4d apiece and for ?
      this my last will and testament.
      Richard Astin his mark (A shakey vertical cross)
      Signatures (?) of the Witnesses
      Richard Asten
      Peter Faithfull
      Edmond Littlefield
      (Proven) 4 July 1623"
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    Last Modified 29 Aug 2011 

    Father William Austin,   b. 1516 
    Mother Allis 
    Family ID F10521  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Agnes 
    Children 
    +1. Agnes Austin,   b. 1 Feb 1595/1596   d. 12 Dec 1677, Wells, York Co., Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years)
    Family ID F9107  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart