| Description | From: the auditor of causes of the chapter of York Cathedral
Testament of Alice, widow of Alan of Tholthorpe ('Thorlethorp''), citizen of York, dated 4 Nov 1377 at York. She wishes to be buried in York Cathedral church before the image of the crucifix where her son. 'Dominus' Henry, celebrates divine service. Bequests to York Cathedral church. Bequests to: the rector of St John Del Pyke ('ecclesia...beati Johannis Baptiste Ugulforth'') [York], her parish church; John of Wistow, Dominican friar; the 3 children of Robert of Tholthorpe; William son of Robert Broune; 'Dominus' Andrew of Tholthorpe, chaplain ('capellanus'); Alice daughter of John of Tholthorpe; Alice daughter of Thomas of Lockington; Alice daughter of kylnewyke; Emma of Wistow, daughter of Alice widow of Alan's brother; Albreda de gudrike; Colette of Poppleton; Margaret de Burgh'; Ellen Berwyke; Agnes ('Annota') de chestyr'; William of Wistow; John of Askham. Bequests are of money, clothes, a chest ('arca') and a feather-bed. Residue to 'Dominus' Henry of Tholthorpe, chaplain, her son, whom she appoints her executor. Provision for masses to be said for her soul.
Proved on 22 Nov 1377. Administration is granted to 'Dominus' Henry of Tholthorpe, chaplain, the testatrix's son. Sealed with the seal of the of York Cathedral Chapter.
Given at York. |