• Born: Abt 1614, Barkham, Berkshire, England
• Married (1): 13 Nov 1639, St. Lawrence Jewry, City of London, England ²
• Married (2): Abt 1644
• Died: Between 17 Jun 1665 and 11 May 1666, Barkham, Berkshire, England ³

  Research Notes:

Abstract of the Will of John Stronghill of Barkham in the County of Berks, Esquire, written 17 Jun 1665, proved 11 May 1666. ³

To be buried in the vault of the church of Sonning belonging to the Blagraves family, near his late wife Magdalen Stronghill.

Gives to his son Henry Stronghill and his heirs male his lands, tenements and hereditaments in Lidd, New Rumney, New Cruchhope and Penerton in co. Kent. In default of issue, he gives the same to his three daughters Judith Stronghill, Bridgett Stronghill and Constance Stronghill and their heirs.

Gives to his wife Judith Stronghill one third of all his lands, tenements and hereditaments during her natural life, along with the use of all his goods, plate, jewels and household stuff.

Gives £10 to his daughter Deane to buy mourning.

Gives 40 shillings to the poor of the parish where he dies.

Gives 40 shillings to the poor of the parish of Sonning in co. Berks.

Gives 40 shillings each to his servants.

Gives 40 shillings to his cousin Robert Wilcocke of New Rumney in co. Kent, to buy him a mourning ring.

Nominates as overseers of his will his friends Richard Palmer of Wockingham in co. Berks, Esquire, and Alexander Stoakes Arberfield in said county, rector, giving them 20 shillings each for mourning.

Appoints his wife Judith Stronghill sole executrix of his last will and testament.

Witnesses: Alexander Stoakes, rector, Henry Miller, Mary Hayes, John Baker?, Gyles Bowles, Sn^r.