On 17 Feb 1606 Thomas's mother, Mylliesseen the wife of John Burtenshaw of Mysbrookes, was buried in Cuckfield.
In 1647 Thomas Burtenshawe of Cookefeild was appointed one of the overseers of the Will of his father-in-law William Bull of Bolney, being paid 5 shillings for his efforts.
On 8 Nov 1653 Thomas's father, John Burtenshaw the elder of Misbrookes, was buried in Cuckfield.
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Abstract of the Will of Thomas Burtenshawe the elder of Cuckfield, Yeoman, written 24 Feb 1678/9, proved 4 Sep 1680. 4
(Names of family members are underlined.)
Gives and bequeaths 12 pence each to his sons-in-law Henery Ives, gent., Petter Hills, yeoman, and Jacob Holford, butcher.
Gives and bequeaths 10 shillings each to his grandchildren Thomas Ives and Elizabeth Ives (being children of the said Henery Ives by Thomas's daughter Susan deceased).
Gives and bequeaths 10 shillings each to his grandchildren John Holford, Jacob Holford, William Holford, Elizabeth Holford, Anne Holford, Mary Holford, and Susanna Holford.
Gives and bequeaths 10 shillings each to the seven children of his son-in-law Petter Hills by Thomas's daughter Joane deceased.
Gives and bequeaths 10 shillings each to the children of his eldest son Thomas Burtenshaw.
Gives and bequeaths 12 pence each to his sons John Burtenshaw, Henery Burtenshaw and Richard Burtenshaw.
All the rest of his goods and chattels, debts and legacies he gives and bequeaths to his said son Thomas Burtenshaw whom he makes sole executor of his last will and testament.
Appoints his friends John Jenner the elder of Horsgate and Robert Chatfield of Hanly overseers of his last will and testament, giving them 5 shillings each for their efforts.
(his mark)
Witnesses: Susan Trendell, Margrit Parke of Harland, Thomas Trendell
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