Given name also spelled Annis.
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In 1595 Agnes was the residuary legatee and sole executrix of her husband's Will.
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Court roll entry: manor of Hammerden, 4 Jun 1596. 4
Agnes Woolfe, widow of John Woolfe, is admitted to a cottage and rod of land at Helmanspitt, as guardian for their daughters, Agnes Woolfe, Mercy Woolfe and Elizabeth Woolfe, during their minority; heriot 13s 4d, fine 1s 0d.
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Widdow Wolfe (burial record)
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Abstract of the Will of Agnes Woolfe of Hailsham in the County of Sussex, Widow, written 3 Dec 1638, proved 28 Dec 1638. 5
Wills her body be buried in the churchyard of Hailsham.
Gives £8 to John the son of John Mace of Blatchington, along with two pewter platters.
Gives 12 pence to her godson Edward Harmer.
Gives 20 shillings to John Hewet of Hailsham.*
All the rest of her moveable goods she gives to her daughter Mercy the wife of John Bright, except her great brass pot which she gives to John Akehurst†.
Appoints her daughter Mercy sole executrix of her last will and testament.
(her mark)
Witnesses: John Bright, Ric: Coulman, the writer
* John Hewitt was the son of James Hewitt and Agnes's niece Eve who was the sister of John Akehurst named above.
† John Akehurst was Agnes's nephew, son of her brother Thomas Akehurst who was named in her husband's Will as his brother-in-law.
Orthographic variation: ACKERS