Valentine Allen

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]

1. Valentine Allen was born about 1632 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
2. Elizabeth Allen was born in Apr 1634 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
3. George Allen was born in Apr 1638 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Dec 1695 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 22 Dec 1695 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
4. Thomas Allen was born about 1640 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; died in Jan 1738 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England; was buried on 14 Jan 1738 in Saint John's Churchyard, South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
5. Ann Allen was born about 1642.
6. Frances Allen was born about 1644 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.
7. Alice Allen was born about 1648 in South Croxton, Leicestershire, England.

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: 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:

• Parentage: Dau of Henry Wigley of Scraptoft

Notes:

Joan's father Henry Wigley appeared in Scraptoft in the early 1500?s as Bailiff of the Scraptoft Estates of Coventry Priory. The family originated in the Wirksworth and Middleton districts of Derbyshire. By 1600 the family had prospered enough to purchase various free holds in Scraptoft and the surrounding area.
The manor of Scraptoft was acquired by Thomas Armeson in 1656 from Christopher Bradgate

Notes:

http://www.leicester.anglican.org/scraptoft/

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Rotherby, Leicestershire, England

Notes:

Rotherby: in 1830 - 900 acres 143 inhabitants Samuel Seaman Esquire living at Rotherby Hall
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Will
1611 Folio 63 Leicester :Thomas Waze of Rotherby Gent.
Abstract :-
Testator : Thomas Waze of Rotherby Gent
Burial instructions:- in the Churchyard at Rotherby
Note:-This will is an original with a probate note added to the bottom, not a probate copy. It appears to be written by Thomas Waze himself possibly on his death bed. It is very difficult to read and the writing gets very scrawly at the end. The format is not what one would expect from an attorney. At this point it is not possible to make a detailed abstract the major points are listed below.
To the poor of Rotherby 5s
Small bequests to the following :-
Son Richard Waze ?,
Thomas of Hickling ?,
Sampson Wase 6s 8d,
Henry Fox my Son - in-Law 1 Mark? , his wife Margaret 3s 4d , and their children 12d,
George Allen and Ann his Wife 20s and every one of their Children 12d
Thomas Olive my Grandchild 6s 8d.
Katherine Waze my Grandchild 12d
Helen Spencer widow of ?????????
William Nythell my God Child 2s
My son Thomas ?20
Elizabeth Olive 12s
House in Leicester, Shyrehall Close and Garden ???? adjoining my wife Ann
My son Sampson his Children 12d each

Executors Thomas Wase my son and Ann Wase my Wife
The will is undated as far as I can make out, this was probably done on the reverse and has faded.
Witnesses :-Richard Smythe Clerk, and John Musson

Probate Granted at Leicester on 17 Oct 1611 to Thomas Wase reserved to Ann

Thomas married Ann Colclough about 1553. Ann (daughter of Thomas Colclough) was born about 1535 in Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Parentage: Dau Thomas Colclough of Staffordshire

Notes:

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Marefield (Hamlet in the parish of Tilton 4 miles S. E. of South Croxton)
(Farnam?s - unpublished notes}

In an undated muster roll of Henry V111 ie 1509 - 1546 :-
Archers :- Thomas Alayne; William Alayne; John Blackboin
( Archers would have been the better off, Byllsmen your ordinary peasant)

Either Thomas or William would have been the father of Anthony)
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Lay Subsidy 37 Henry VIII (1545)
Thomas Aleyn goods ?26 tax 34s 8d
Valentyn Aleyn goods ?10 tax 10s
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Lay Subsidy (1578)
William Aleyn land 40s tax 5s 4d
Valentyn Aleyn goods ?10 tax 8s 4d
(Thomas William and Valentine have been placed as siblings of Anthony for convenience)
They would no doubt have been related as major Landowners in Marefield
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Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Leicester, Leicestershire, England

Richard married Elizabeth Meverall about 1530. Elizabeth (daughter of George Meverall) was born about 1500 in Throwley Hall, Ilam, Staffordshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Parentage: George Meverall Esquire of Throwley Hall

Notes:

Ilam Hall & Ilam

A model village one mile from Thorpe. The Gothic cross in the centre of the village was erected in memory of Mrs. Watts-Russell, who formerly lived at Ilam Hall which was presented to the National Trust in 1934 as a Youth Hostel by Sir Robert McDougall The Hall is still an imposing and stately structure though a substantial part of it was demolished when it became a youth hostel. The Church, which stands in the grounds of the Hall, is of Norman origin, but like the Hall was rebuilt during the 19th century Some Norman parts of it remain, and it contains a highly elaborate monument by Chantrey depicting the death-bed scene of David Pike Watts, surrounded by his only daughter and her children. Other memorials include the altar tomb of Robert Meverell (d. 1625) of Throwley Hall (the ruins of which are nearby), whose daughter married Thomas, Lord Cromwell. In the churchyard are the remains of pre Norman shafts and crosses. Also in the grounds of Ilam Hall is the ancient shrine of St. Bertram who is reputed to have lived as a hermit in these parts in Anglo-Saxon times and to have converted the district to Christianity.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Staffordshire, England