Anthony Allen

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Scraptoft, Leicestershire, England
• Office: Abt 1572, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; Lord of the Manor of South Croxton

Notes:

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This is appropriation of the Manor of South Croxton
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Fine : Easter 2/3 Philip and Mary, 1556
Anthony Alyn plaintiff and Francis Myssendyne gent and Alice his wife, deforciants of the Manor of South Croxton and 3 Messuages, 2 Cottages, 5 Gardens, 6 Tofts, 1 dovehouse 200 acres of land 100 of meadow 100 of pasture 20 of wood 40s rent and view of the frankpledge in South Croxton, Barsby and Newbold (Folville).

Fine : Easter 2 Elisabeth, 1560
Anthony Alyn plaintiff and Thomas Asheby and Anne his wife, deforciants of 2 Messuages 4 curtilages 100 acres of land 40 of meadow 6 of pasture 2 of wood and common pasture for 6 beasts and 60 sheep in South Croxton.

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Scraptoft (Manuscript notes 5D33/192A)
All saints

Muster Rolls Henry VIII (1509 - 1546)
Antony Alline and Thomas Bishop Archers

Lay Subsidy 14 Elizabeth (1572)
Antony Alline in Lands ?5 13s4d Tax
No Allen in subsidy etc after 1572

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Will of Anthony Allen
Ref :-1572 Folio 35 Anthony Allyn of Scraptoft
Abstract :
Testator: Anthony Allen of Scraptoft
Date: 16 March Elizabeth 13 (1569/70)
Burial : To be buried in the Church at Scraptoft
Bequests :-
To the poor 6s 8d
To Thomas Allyn my son the Manor of South Croxton and lands in Barsby and Newbold which I purchased from Francis Myseldine.gent.
To George Allyn my son lands in South Croxton Barsby and Newbold purchased from Thomas Ashby Esquire
To my four daughters Eliz. Allyn, Margaret Allyn, Francis Allyn, Ann Allyn ?20 each at the age of 21 or at their marriage.
Executors Thomas Allen my eldest son to be executor with Johan my wife executrix.
Supervisors: George Pochin and William Hartoppe 6/8 each for their pains
Proved 7 Dec 1572 Leicester Executrix Joan Allen

Anthony married Joan Wigley about 1555 in All Saints, Scraptoft, Leicestershire, England. Joan (daughter of Henry Wigley) was born about 1535 in Scraptoft, Leicestershire, England; died about 1582 in Scraptoft, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Probate: 8 Dec 1618; PCC 91 Meade PROB 11/132

Notes:

Abstract of Will
1618 Allen Thomas Gentleman Harringworth Nhants........91 Meade
PROB 11/132 and S Croxton Lei.
Abstract :-
Date of Will : 25 April 1616

Testator :Thomas Allen Gentleman of Harringworth Northamptonshire

To Son Valentine Allen. The Manor of South Croxton and all my lands there in accordance with an unspecified settlement made sic " soon after the marriage to my late wife "

To Daughter Ellen Allen. Five Hundred pounds; ?300 on her marriage if within 2 years of my death and the remainder in yearly payments of ?50 to start 5 years after my death.
If not married within 2 years of my death ?300 to be paid 2 years after my death and the remainder at ?50 yearly starting 5 years after my death.
Until married she shall be kept and maintained by Valentine Allen in the Parsonage House at Harringworth and shall receive ?10 for her apparel and a yearly payment of ?20 made in twice yearly equal amounts on the 26 July and the 8 Dec until married or two years after my death.

To Son Thomas Allen : Five Hundred Pounds; Three Hundred 2 years after my death and the remainder ?50 yearly starting five years after my death.

To Son Valentine Allen : The Parsonage and Rectory at Harringworth with all Glebe Fields profit and commodities belonging according( ? Bargain and Sale with feoffment )?made to my Father In Law Richard (Maxtor see note 1**)

Succession : Valentine - Thomas - Ellen

Executor Valentine or Thomas if Valentine dies

To Ellen Daughter of Son in Law Thomas Saville: ?20 to be kept with any profits until she reaches the age of 19 to be paid immediately

To Thomas Saville 40 Shillings one year after my death see note 2

Charitable Bequests: To the poor of South Croxton 40 Shillings To the poor of Harringworth 20 Shillings in manner and form decided by executor. I.e. could be bread beer etc.

Overseers of the estate : My Well Beloved friends William Hartopp of Burton Lazars and William (Shoote ????) of Thorpe Satchville

Indecipherable Bequest To ?citizens of? ??? in remembrance of my love for them 20 shillings a year.

Witnesses :- Raphaill Haywoode (Recor of Harringworth); Robert Boothe Thomas Woodcock

Probate Granted in London on 8 Dec 1618 to Valentine Allen
----the terms Father in law and son in law may not mean what we expect today---

**Note 1 From Bishops transcript South Croxton Ellen Martyn Married Thomas Allen this was a transcript of the BT found in the Rotherby regs, the original to be consulted to check spelling. The writing regarding the bargain and sale is difficult to decipher but I am sure this is the form it refers to( i.e. a form of deed or conveyance made between the father in law and Thomas Allen or may be reference to Richard Marlers will))

**Note 2 1613 Marriage Bond --Valentine Allen Gent of Harringworth Northhants Ann Savyle of Blaby

Thomas married Ellen Marler on 11 Aug 1578 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Ellen (daughter of Richard Marler and Anne UNKNOWN) was born about 1557 in Harringworth, Northamptonshire, England; died before 1616 in Harringworth, Northamptonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Allen the Elder of South Croxton
The probated copy of the will is in a missing bundle. The administration has survived and also the inventory.
1660 ADM 40 :-
Administration Granted to :-Valentine Allen of South Croxton his son and Heir
Bond :- of ?130
Surety by :- Valentine Allen, William Stevenson of the same Parish and John Cooke of Barsby in the Parish of Ashby Folville
Witnessed by :- John Beaumont
Dated :- 31 Oct 1660

Inventory of George Allen the Elder South Croxton late deceased taken on the Last day of October 1656 ( PR/I/58/47 Value ?71-8-2 equiv. 1999 ?6,700)

His purse and Apparel ?34-0-0
In the Chamber
1 Bedstead and 1 feather bed ?1-0-0
1 Little Coffer ?1-0-0
1 Chest ?0-6-8
In The Hall
1 Glass cupboard and 1 woollen wheel and a ??? ?0-15-0
Barley and wheat at store ?4-6-8
4 juntills? 2 forks 3 bags ?0-10-0
1 b??? and 1 s??? ?0-1-6
4 pairs of homespun flaxen sheets ?1-4-6
4 Pillows 1 bolster 4 napkins 1 table sheet and 2 long forms ?1-13-0
4 cover sheets 4 pillows 3 bolsters 3 mattresses ?4-10-0
1 feather bed 6 blankets
5 Pewter Dishes ?0-6-0
In the Kitchen
3 Tubs 1 barrel an 1 old ???? 1 kimnel 2 pales ?0-5-0
2 brass pots and 4 brass pans ?1-15-0
1 salting trough shovels and other implements ?0-5-0
1 Table 1 form and 2 high stools ?0-5-0
Stock ?0-15-0
1 fire iron pot holders and other implements ?0-5-0
fritt? and rollands? ?0-4-0
1 fat hog ?0-9-0
2 ricks and 1 rafter of hay ?7-10-0
2 bakers firkins ?1-2-0

Grass on the ground ?4-0-0
lumber in the yard ?0-4-0

Total ?71-8-2

Taken by William Stevenson and John Cook

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George married Anne Wase on 16 Dec 1599 in All Saints, Rotherby, Leicestershire, England. Anne (daughter of Thomas Wase and Ann Colclough) was born about 1579 in Rotherby, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Marefield, Leicestershire, England

Anthony married Ann Deepcup about 1591. Ann (daughter of Edward Deepcup) was born about 1570 in Rockingham, Northamptonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Harringworth, Northamptonshire, England
• Occupation: Gent; Lord of manor of South Croxton

Valentine married Ann Savill on 18 Nov 1613 in Saint Andrew's, Aylestone, Leicestershire, England. Ann (daughter of William Savill and Susanna Leeson) was born about 1592 in Blaby, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Thomas Savill about 1610. Thomas (son of William Savill and Susanna Leeson) was born in 1589 in Blaby, Leicestershire, England; died after 1619. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: London, England
• Occupation: Grocer

Thomas married ????? Sotherton about 1615. ????? was born about 1590 in Frampton, Lincolnshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown UNKNOWN. Unknown was born about 1600. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married unknown UNKNOWN about 1627. unknown was born about 1605. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Will 1662 Ann Allen Spinster of South Croxton
Abstract :-
Testator : Ann Allen
Dated : 1 March 1662
Burial : To be buried in the Churchyard at South Croxton
Bequests :
Margaret Collins my Sister ?4
George Allen of Somerby son of my brother George Allen ?12
William Allen son of my brother George Allen ?3
Ann Allen daughter of my brother William Allen 20s
My brother Valentine Allen 12s
His son George 2s 6d
His son Thomas 2s 6d
His daughter Alice 2s 6d
Executor : My brother George Allen to be executor and residual legatee
Witnesses Edward Dee x his mark and Edward Smith X his mark

Probate Granted to George Allen 17 May 1662

Inventory of Ann Allen who died on 25 April 1662

(PR/I/58/47 ?25 7/8 equiv 1999 ?2000)
Her apparel ?0-10-0
1 Cover sheet and 2 pillows ?0-13-4
1 pair of blankets and a mattress ?0-10-0
1 Brass pot 1 little pan and a pewter jug ?0-6-8
4 pairs of flaxen sheets and a table napkin ?0-8-0
2 Pillows and one little cushion ?0-2-0
1 little bed and a pair of ??? ?0-3-6
???????????? ?0-2-0
????? and ????? ?0-2-0
Money in purse ?23-0-0
Total ?25 7/8
by Edward Smith and Robert Baron
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Other Events and Attributes:

• Office: 1662, Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; Church Warden South Croxton Parish

Notes:

In Lay subsidy roll of 4 Aug 1628
Valentine Allen in lands 40s tax 16s
(the tax imposed was second highest for village)
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Valentine Allen Church Warden in 1662
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Hearth Tax 1666
Valentine Allen 2 Hearths
Francis Allen 1 Hearth
(NB) in Barsby William Allen 1 Hearth

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Will of Valentine Allen
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1675 Folio 57 Leicester
Abstract :-
Date of Will : 28Jan 1669
Testator : Valentine Allen of South Croxton.
To son Valentine : Crops, Stock Profit lying in the Open fields of South Croxton. My close and House.
To Son George : (bequest re lands but indecipherable at this point) Fifty Pounds to be paid one year after my death.
To Daughter Alice : Fifty Pounds One year after my death. Plus goods to the value of Twenty Marks.
The poor of South Croxton : 10 Shillings
Succession : Valentine/Thomas/Ann/ Elizabeth/Frances
Small Bequests : Two Shillings and Six Pence each to Mary wife of George, Ann Elizabeth and Frances.
Executor : Valentine Allen
Overseers : Thomas Goddard Gent and William Pauley
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Inventory of Valentine Allen Snr; Yeoman late deceased taken on June 28 1675
(PR/I/T - 77/71 value ?161-18-2 equiv 1999 ?14,000)

His Apparel ?100

6 Acres Barley 1 Acre Wheat ?10-10-00
5 Acres Peas ?6-0-0
4 Cows ?11-0-0
16 Sheep ?10-0-0
Grass upon Ground ?3-0-0
Old Hay ?2-0-0
1 Sow 1 Pig ?1-10-0
1 old Mare ?2-0-0
Wheat Barley and Peas in the House ?1-0-0

In the Hall:
1 Frame Table, 1 wooden chair, 2 forms,
1 cupboard, 1 glass case, 2 covered stools 3 cushions ?2-8-6

In The Parlour:
1 Tester Bed,1 Truckle Bed, 1 Bed without Tester ?1-0-0
2 Cover sheets & blankets, 2 mattress?s ?2-8-0
1 Feather Bed, set of kittermuyle curtains, valance,
Curtain rods and 2 bolsters and 3 pillows ?3-13-4
1 Blanket, 1 Mattress ?0-3-6
1 Chest, 2 barrels 3 wooden stools, & 2 little forms ?0-8-0
2 Brass pots and 3 pans ?0-6-8
Pewter
7 Dishes, 4 spoons, 1 basin & ewer, 1 basin, 1 flagon,
1 candlestick, 1 salt cellar, 1 chamber pot, 1 candle pot
2 Saucers ?1-1-6

Two wooden tubs and 3 wooden pales ?0-6-8

From the Hall:
1 Flat Iron, 1 rack, 3 hooks, 1 bass fork, 1 shovel,
a pair of tongues, a bar of iron, 1 coal hatchet ?0-2-6

Linen in the Parlour:
1 holland sheet, 4 pairs flaxen sheets and flaxen pillow bags
1 flaxen towel 1 flaxen table cloth and a pair of horden
sheets and 4 napkins. ?2-10-0

In the Chamber:
1 bed 1 mattress 2 blankets 1 cover sheet 1 bolster 2 pillows
1 bolster 1 set of curtains ?1-5-0
1 Cradle, 1 Churn, 1 Anvil, 1 cheese press, 1 woollen
and 1 linen wheel. ?0-10-0
1 ?????? and 2 cart loads of Pit Coals 1 fletch of bacon ?2-0-0

In the Yard, Stuff ?0-8-0

For items forgotten or not seen ?0-6-8

Signed Thomas Goddard and Samuel Balgay

NB Valentine Allen and Thomas Goddard were church wardens in 1662
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Valentine married Ann Wood on 6 Feb 1629 in Saint Mary's, Ashby Magna, Leicestershire, England. Ann (daughter of Edward Wood and Elizabeth Tooley) was born in Mar 1611 in Ashby Magna, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1666 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 6 Dec 1666 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married UNKNOWN Collins about 1632. UNKNOWN was born about 1608. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1619, Burrough on the Hill, Leicestershire, England

William married Katherine Dillingham about 1615. Katherine (daughter of Henry Dillingham) was born about 1594 in Deene, Northamptonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Harringworth, Northamptonshire, England
• Occupation: Gentleman

Valentine married Elizabeth Beaver about 1641. Elizabeth was born about 1620 in Harringworth, Northamptonshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Somerby, Leicestershire, England

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Yeoman
• Office: 1683, Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; Church Warden South Croxton Parish Church

George married Mary UNKNOWN about 1666. Mary was born about 1644; died in Jul 1695 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 19 Jul 1695 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Elizabeth UNKNOWN about 1676. Elizabeth was born about 1644; died in Aug 1681 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 12 Aug 1681 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Joan Neal on 22 Jan 1685 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. Joan was born about 1665; died in Apr 1737 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 28 Apr 1737 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married Richard Jordan in 1678. Richard was born about 1642. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married William Molesworth on 9 Apr 1668 in Saint John the Baptist, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England. William was born about 1640. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]