Will of Benjamin Kinge
The will of
Benjamin Kinge, landowner at Southminster & Asheldham
Benjamin Kinge, of Maldon,
Essex, gent,
Bequests to the poor of
Southminster, All Saints Maldon, and St. Peters Maldon.
To eldest son Benjamin my
messuage called Wrastlers in Southminster etc.
My brother Edmond Kinge of
Halstead Essex.
To Robert my son two tenement
at Lyhethe etc.
To sons Thomas and Samuel
freehold lands etc. called
Also to them the messuage
wherein I dwell at Maldon.
To son Edward various goods
he to be in the charge of my brother Edmond.
To sons Benjamin, Robert and
Bartholomew farms etc.
My sons Thomas and Samuel to
have my term of years in Asheldam Hall.
To my three daughters-in-law
viz: Elizabeth wife of son Benjamin, Elizabeth wife of son Robert
and Sarah wife of son Bartholomew 40/- each
John, Elizabeth, Susan and
Edmond, the children of my son Benjamin. Edmond and Thomas children
of
To my cousin Christopher
Hanworth my best cloak.
To his son Christopher 20/-
and the same to his daughter Alice
To John Lorde "my heire at
the Moore" 10/-.
To my sister Shawe a ring.
To Jane Gaywood my sisters
daughter £6. 13. 4.
To my cousin Johan now wife
of Abel Death £6.
Various money bequests one to
Mr. Wilson preacher at Maldon.
To Edward Hayes my last
wive's sister's son at age 24, £2o.
To Bethsephora Dove who
lately dwelt with me £10.
Ex: sons Benjamin, Robert and
Bartholomew.
Overseers: my friends,Mr.
Culverell of Lincolns Inn, Mr. Raffe Hawden, Edward
Herrys Esq., John Soan, and
Christopher Hanworth gent, my brother
Edmond Kinge, Edward
Hastelerf my son in law, and Thomas Cheese.
My Executors to provide a
strong chest with two locks
to keep my deeds and
indentures in.
Wit: Benjamin Kinge,
Christopher Hanworth, William Francis, George Purcas, and
Thomas Cheese
Will made 30 Nov., 1613.
