Henry Cookney

M, d. before 23 January 1601
     Henry was born.1 Henry married Emmett Torrey, daughter of William Torrey and Thomasyne (?). Henry & Emmett had children: William, Jone & Thomasyne. Henry made his will on 13 May 1593.

Henry Cookney of Hawkechurch, Dorset, 13 May 1593. To Robert Cookney, John Cookney, Dryller, William Michell, the middle, Avice Hussey, John Stephens, Gregory Smithe and George Wilkins twelve pence apiece. I give towards the reparations of the Church of Hawkechurch twelve pence. To William my son ten pounds and to Jone my daughter ten pounds. To Thomasine my daughter ten pounds and a cow which is with her uncle William. To every of my godchildren two pence apiece. The one half of all the residue of my goods and chattels I give unto my youngest daughter; and do ordain Emmett my wife to be my whole executrix. Also I appoint my brothers Phillip Torry, William Torry, and John Cookney overseers, and do give everyone of them twelve pence apiece.2

Henry departed this life in Hawkechurch. His will was probated on 23 January 1601.3

Citations

  1. [S1121] Henry fitz Gilbert Waters, Genealogical Gleanings, page 299-300 - Will of Henry Cookney dated:.
  2. [S1121] Henry fitz Gilbert Waters, Genealogical Gleanings, page 299-300 - Will of Henry Cookney dated: 13 May 1593 & proved: 23 January 1601.
  3. [S989] National Archives of the United Kingdom: Will of Henry Cookney probated: 23 January 1602.