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Will of John Yorke, 1603/4

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John Yorke, a yeoman of Lydiard Tregoze made his will on 14 January 1603/4. He left the remainder of the lease on Wick Farm to his son William, the terms of the lease having been agreed with Sir John St.John.

Probate was given in the same year

Year:: 1603-1604

Type:: Will

Owner:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Reference:: TNA PROB 11 103 186

Credit:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Last updated on:: Monday 29th May 2023

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