According to Middle Temple Records, at a Parliament held 27 June, 6 Edward VI (1552):
"Admissions.—2 July. Richard, son and heir of John Palmer, of Warton, Northants, generally, to the Clerks' commons, and to the chamber next Mr. Willymotte's, paying nothing for entry because it is a ruin..." 2
In 1558 Richard Palmer was a witness to the Will of his father-in-law Anthony Skynner of London, Esq., and in 1559 performed the duty of overseer to said Will.
In 1558 Richard was named as a beneficiary in his father’s Will.
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Decree of Palmer v Webbe, 22 Nov 1567. 3
Plaintiffs: Richard Palmer, gent.
Defendants: Robert Webbe of London, gent.
Subject of decree: Assignment of the lease of the parsonage of Stoke Doyle, Northamptonshire; recital of a previous Chancery order involving a dismission to common law; the results of the subsequent common law case; and an earlier part of the present decree, dated 7 November 9 Eliz.
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Abstract of the Will of Richard Palmer of the Parish of Stoke Doyle in the County of Northampton, Gentleman, proved 11 Feb 1570. 4
(Names of family members are underlined.)
Wills that his body be buried in St. Bride's by his father[-in-law] Skynner.
Gives and bequeaths to his wife Prudence all his manors, lands, tenements and hereditaments in Stoke Doyle and elsewhere in the county of Northampton, for the term of her natural life, and the remainder to his son Anthony and his heirs male; and in default of such issue, to his son Thomas and his heirs; and in default of such issue, to his son John and his heirs; and in default of such issue to his son Edward and his male heirs.
Wills that after the death of his wife Prudence all his plate, household stuff and books will go to his son Anthony, and after his decease, to his son Thomas, and so on.
Wills an annuity of £30 of rent charges to his son Anthony for the term of his life.
Appoints his wife Prudence sole executrix of his last will and testament.
Witnesses: Richard Stephens, Esq., Gilbert Hussey, Esq., Hugh Phillippes, priest, Francis Morgan and Anne Clark.
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