NRO Ref:  L. 154.
Will dated 15th February 1558 (1557/58)
Probate 19th April 1558.

In the name of God Amen. Anno Domini 1558 1 15th day of February. I Thomas KENNINGE of 
Weston in the parish of Weedon Pinckney, husbandman whole of mind and perfect remembrance 
make this my last will and testament in manner and from following.

First I bequeath my soul unto almighty god, and to our lady Saint Mary and to all the holy 
company of heaven and my body to be buried in the churchyard of Weedon aforesaid and I also 
give to the mother church of Peterborough 2 pence.

Also I give to my wife Annes KENNINGE the house that I dwell in with all the appurtenances 
thereto belonging both in the town and fields during her life, making all manner of repairs, 
paying no rent and after the decease of my wife I give the said house with all manner of 
appurtenances thereto belonging both in town and fields to Thomas HARRES and to Edmonde 
HARRES for the space of 6 years. keeping all manner of repairs, paying yearly 3 shillings 4 
pence to them, and if the said Thomas HARRES depart the world before the 6 years be expired 
then the said house with all remaining to Thomas KENNINGE son of James KENNINGE and his 
heirs.

Also I give to Margaret HARRES in money or money worth 5 pounds.

Also I give to Jane HARRES in money or money worth 5 pounds and a cow, 20 sheep.

Also I give to Richard KENNiNGE and to Thomas KENNINGE my brothers either of them 2 
strikes of mill corn and 2 strikes of malt to be paid yearly during the lives by them that dwell in 
my house and the one half to be paid at Christmas and the other half at Easter and if Annes my 
wife shall [live] 6 years she shall give to Thomas paying my sisters son 6 sheep and if she die 
within 6 years then it shall be at my wifes discretion.

And I owe to Sir Thomas FOX vicar of Weedon Pinckney l6 pence. 
And I give to the bells 2 shillings 4 pence.
Also I will that William GREY my tenant shall have the cottage house that he dwelleth in during 
his life, paying the rent, making repairs.

Also I make my whole executrix my wife Annes KENNINGE and I make overseers of my will 
John ATKYNS of Weston and John KENNINGE of Eydon my brother and they to have for their 
paines taking 20 pence a piece.
The rest of my goods not bequeathed. my debts paid I give to Annies KENNINGE my wife, these 
being witness. John ATKYNS and William HALL with other moo.

Probate 19th April 1558.