• Christened: 25 Feb 1582, Heathfield, Sussex, England ¹
• Married: 26 May 1603, Heathfield, Sussex, England ²
• Buried: 24 Aug 1638, All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England ³

  Research Notes:

In 1619 James Taylor received 10 shillings from his father's Will.

In 1622 James Taylor was named in the Will of his father-in-law Francis Byslett 'the Elder' of Heathfield as husband of Francis's daughter Elizabeth.

In 1634 James Taylor son of James Taylor received £6 from the Will of his late uncle Thomas Taylor of Battle.

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Abstract of the Will of James Tayler of Heathfield in the County of Sussex, Yeoman, written 21 Aug 1638, proved 20 Nov 1638. ⁴

Gives 5 shillings to the poor people of the parish of Heathfield.

Gives to his wife Elizabeth an annuity of 40 shillings for the term of her natural life, along with half of all his household stuff. The other half of his household effects he distributes between his three children.

Gives 5 shillings to his daughter Mary.

Gives 5 shillings to his daughter Elizabeth.

Gives 5 shillings to his granddaughter Grace Mittell, to be paid to her when she turns 18.

Gives 5 shillings each to his grandchildren John Hayward and Anne Hayward, to be paid to them when they turn 18.

The rest of his goods, chattels &c he gives to his son Thomas Taylor whom he makes sole executor of his last will and testament.

Appoints his kinsman George Courthop of Mayfield and his brother-in-law Francis Byslett as overseers of his last will and testament.

Witnesses: Susan Leonerd, Anne Williams