Emme (?)
F, d. before 13 May 1547
Emme was born in England. Emme married John Washbourne, son of Father Washbourne, in England. She and John were blessed with 4 children. Emme made her will on 1 May 1547.
In her Will, Eme Washbourne bequeathed her soul to Almighty God, the glorious Virgin Saint Mary, and to all blessed Angels and Saints in Heaven directing that her body be buried in the Bengeworth churchyard. Legatees were the following: her daughter Katerine Hyde (“Hide”) ; her son-in-law, Daniel Hide; her daughter Alice Marten; John, William and Margaret Marten etcv, doubtless, her grand children; her son William Washbourne; his daughter Katherine; the Church of Bengeworth; the young men's light, evidently for a candle-lit shrine in the Church maintained by a young men's guild; several other persons, probably kinsfolk; many of the said legacies being personal gifts, as articles of apparel , etc. Her Will provided that Holy Mass be offered every year for the souls of her husband, herself, and for all Christain Souls. It is a beautiful Will, witnessing her loving faith in God, and warm affection for her family.1
Emme departed this life before 13 May 1547 in Bengeworth, Wickenford Parish, Worchestershire, England. She was buried. Her will was probated on 15 June 1547 at Evesham, Worchestershire, England.2
In her Will, Eme Washbourne bequeathed her soul to Almighty God, the glorious Virgin Saint Mary, and to all blessed Angels and Saints in Heaven directing that her body be buried in the Bengeworth churchyard. Legatees were the following: her daughter Katerine Hyde (“Hide”) ; her son-in-law, Daniel Hide; her daughter Alice Marten; John, William and Margaret Marten etcv, doubtless, her grand children; her son William Washbourne; his daughter Katherine; the Church of Bengeworth; the young men's light, evidently for a candle-lit shrine in the Church maintained by a young men's guild; several other persons, probably kinsfolk; many of the said legacies being personal gifts, as articles of apparel , etc. Her Will provided that Holy Mass be offered every year for the souls of her husband, herself, and for all Christain Souls. It is a beautiful Will, witnessing her loving faith in God, and warm affection for her family.1
Emme departed this life before 13 May 1547 in Bengeworth, Wickenford Parish, Worchestershire, England. She was buried. Her will was probated on 15 June 1547 at Evesham, Worchestershire, England.2
Family | John Washbourne b. c 1467, d. b 8 Jan 1548 |
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