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FRENCH, THOMAS, the elder of Wethersfield, Essex, gentleman, 23 July,1599.
To poor of Halstead 40/- Ditto of West Wratting Cambridge 20/- Ditto ofSnettisham Norfolk Ð3. Ditto of Much Bardfield 40/- Ditto of LittleBardfield 20/- Ditto of Whethersfield 40/- Ditto of Arkesden 20/-.
To my daughter Mary now the wife of John Collin Ð20, and to her childrenJohn, William, Mary and Elizabeth Collin Ð20 each to be paid them "in theSouth Porch of the Parish Church of Much Bardfield."
To my daughter Elizabeth now the wife of John Meade Ð20 and to herchildren Edward, Elizabeth, John and Agnes Meade Ð20 each to be paid asbefor
To the children of my son Thomas French (not named) Ð10 each.
To Thomas Girton one of the servants of my said son 10/-
To John French son of my son Thomas a silver bowl.
To my wife Bridgit Ð5 and such goods as I had with her and possessed atthe time of our marriage. Res. & Ex. son Thomas. Wit: Thomas Reynoldes,William Younge, William Purcas. Proved 31 Oct., 1599 by the Executornamed. (P.C.C. Kidd, 73.)

Family/Spouse: Bridget Elizabeth UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Thomas Edward FRENCH was born in 1562 in Wethersfield, Essex, England; died on 27 Jan 1613 in Halstead, Essex, England.