In Jun 1670 Thomas Stoner is named in the Will of Robert Swan of Lewes, yeoman, as the husband of Robert's granddaughter Sarah Nicholas.
In Dec 1679 Thomas Stoner witnessed the Will of William Illman of West Hoathly, labourer.
In 1684 Thomas Stoner is named in the Will of Joan Swan of West Hoathly, widow, as the husband of her granddaughter Sarah.
In Mar 1697 Thomas Stoner is named in the Will of his father-in-law Abraham Nicholas of West Hoathly as "of late deceased."
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Abstract of the Will of Thomas Stoner of the Parish of West Hoathly in the County of Sussex, Yeoman, written 29 Dec 1693, proved 7 Jun 1694. 3
(Names of family members are underlined.)
Gives and bequeaths £60 to his second son Abraham Stoner.
Gives and bequeaths £60 to his youngest son John Stoner, then under the age of 21 years.
Gives and bequeaths £50 to his eldest daughter Elizabeth Stoner.
Gives and bequeaths £50 to his second daughter Sarah Stoner.
Gives and bequeaths £50 to his third daughter Hannah Stoner, then under the age of 21 years.
Gives and bequeaths £50 to his youngest daughter Mary Stoner, then under the age of 21 years.
All the residue of his goods, lands, tenements, hereditaments, cattle, chattels, utensils, and household implements he gives and bequeaths to his wife Sarah Stoner and his eldest son Thomas Stoner, whom he makes co-executors of his last will and testament.
Desires that his friends and kinsmen John Payne and John Dungate, both of West Hoathly, yeomen, be overseers of his last will and testament.
(Signed)
Witnesses:
Abraham Nicholas, Nikles Mills, Anne Browne, John Nicholas
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