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Archer miscellanea: Archer of Tanworth

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[Copy] Will of John Dunston, Tanworth: burial in churchyard of Tanworth before the porche dore in the southesyde. 3s p.a. to churchwardens to be taken from Well fields to pay for an mass yearly for testator's soul and that of his wife. Lands in Mounsford, Warks to kinsman John Dunston of Warwick, after decease of testator and his wife Katherine. Reversion to kinsman Robert Dunston. 40s to godson John Dunston to be put to best use by executors until 18. Lands purchased jointly with wife Katherine to her, according to marriage settlement. Tenement called `Littes' to kinsman Robert Dunston with reversion to John for default of heirs. All lands to be enjoyed by wife Katherine for her life without vexation. If John Dunston trouble her, then lands to Robert Dunston who bound to pay him 20 marks together with 20 marks to make up balance of pound;20 promised him at marriage, of which has received pound;6.13.4; 4d to each godchild; weaning calf each to Amy Darnewell and Elen Armes; heifer to Ann Donston; Residue to wife Katherine who sole executor. Overseers Robert Taylor, Richard Edwards, Richard Townsend and John Grene who receive 3s 4d each. T: Thomas Symons, Thomas Broune, James Nores