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Will of John Dawe of Fawkeham (1499)
Reference: CKS DRb PWR 5 sig 324
John Dawe is still commemorated in the name "Dawsland", a block of land at the south end of Church Road and now the name of a house there.  The location of the other 4 acres in Hartley which came to him via his wife Agnes is uncertain.  However Agnes is mentioned in the will of  John Beke of Ash in 1466 as being his daughter; she and her son Thomas Dawe were executors of his will.


To high altar of Fawkham - 12d

His descendants who hold his land in Fawkham to find "lampadem ardentem tempore

Personal estate to wife Alice.

Executors to be John Sampson and Alice.

Dated 2 April 1499
                                                                         

This is the last will of me John Dawe of and upon the disposition of my lands and tenements in Fawkham.  First I will that 4 acres of land that came to me by Agnes my wife, lying in Hertle be sold by my executors and feofees.  John Northasch to pay debts.  Also (2) A piece of land in Ash containing 2½ acres to son Martin; (3) Also I will that Kytfelde containing 3½ acres and Hie Lande containing 4½ acres, and Barne Crofte 1 acre 1 rood, and 4 acres of land called Stableris, lying in the parish of Hertle be sold by my executors.... for debts and bequests; (4) Bokes Acre in Fawkham, tenement called the Berne and housing called Bokesse to son Simon.

Also son Thomas to get 20d per year for 2 years, same for youngest daughter Johan.

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