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Will of Thomas Yorke, 1660

Will of Thomas Yorke, 1660
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Thomas made his will 28 February 1659/60, while 'very sick'. His wife Emma, only survived him a couple of years, being buried at Lydiard Tregoze 13 September 1661.


Shropshires Marsh was a small farm in the Tithing of Midgehall, and part of the estate of St. John Pleydell. 

Year:
1660
Type:
Will
Owner:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Reference:
TNA PROB 11/302/397
Copyright:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Credit:
Friends of Lydiard Park
Last updated on:
Monday 29th May 2023

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