This page gives access to available records of individuals and families drawn from public sources like census data, published wills, parish records, etc, as well as the outcomes of research by Society members, such as monumental inscriptions.
Inventory of Mickell Lovill 1683
Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsA Inventary of the Goodes and Chattels of Mickell Lovill of Burton Lattimere in the county of Northampton deseased June the twenty fifth 1683 valid and aprayesed by William Hunt and John Browne of the same towne and county...
Will of William Viccars, 1634
Transcribed by Janet Meads, 2006In the name of God Amen I William Vicars of Burton Latimer in ye County of Northton being diseased in body but in full & perfect remembrance thankes be given to God doe ordain this my Last Will & Testament in manner & forme...
Inventory of William Musket 1682
Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsAn Inventory of the Goods & Chattells of William Musket late of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Blacksmith, deceased taken & apprized by us William Hunt & Edward Douglas the thirteenth day of May in...
The Will of William Edey, Maltster – 1812
Will transcibed by Janet Meads 2016The grave of William Edey inBurton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: "In memory of William Edey whodeparted this life August 11th1812 aged 69 years" This is the last Will and Testament of Mr William Edey of Burton Lattimer in...
Will of William Allen
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006In the name of God Amen I William Allen of Burton Latymer in the countie of Northampton , Stocking seller being sicke in bodie but of perfect understanding and memorie, God be thanked therefore. Doe ordaine this my last will &...
Inventory of Thomas Wright 1756
Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsThomas Wright's headstone in Burton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: In memory of THOMAS WRIGHT who departedthis life March 8th 1756 in the 33 year of his age."Afflictions sore, long time I borePhysicians were in...
The Will of Thomas Sudborough, Cordwainer
detailsThis 1923 aerial photograph shows a block of properties with the long malthouse prominent on the left. This and the surrounding properties are all mentioned in a series of indentures and wills now owned by Burton Latimer Heritage Society.Extracted from the...
Letters of Administration of Thomas Croxen Farmer of Burton Latimer
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006The grave of Thomas and Mary Croxen in Burton Latimer churchyard. The inscription reads: To the memory ofThomas Croxen *** *** *** May 15th 1814 aged 58 yearsAlso Mary Croxen wife of Thomas Croxen ** ** March ** 1814 aged 58 yearsKnow all...
The Will of Thomas Coleman, Blacksmith – 1814
Will transcribed by Janet Meads 2016Thomas Coleman's house, at The Cross built in the late 1700s. After carefully reading his will, it is now thought that the blacksmith's shop described in it was on another site, possibly in Meeting Lane.From the 1930s for about...
Will of Stephen Mason
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2009 I Stepen Mason of the Parish of Burton Latimer in the County of Northamptonshire being of sound mind but of infirm body do hereby constitute this my last Will and Testament. First I hereby give and bequeath to my niece Mary Maycock...
Will of Robert Chapman
Transcribed by Janet Meads, 2006In the name of God Amen. I Robert Chapman senior of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton Husbandman doe ordaine & make this my last will and testament in manner and forme following vizt, Imprimis I give and bequeath my soule...
The Will of Thomas Capps – Yeoman
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2016The property mentioned in Robert Capps' Will, standing at The Cross, now known as Osborne HouseThis is the last Will and Testament of Robert Capps of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton Yeoman. First I give and devise to my...
Will of Matthew Kellison, 1634
Transcribed by Janet Meads, 2006In the name God Amen: I Mathew Kellisson of Burton Latimer in the Countie of Northampton husbandman doe make and ordaine this last Will and Testament in manner and forme following vizt: Imprimis: I bequeath my soule unto my Creator and...
Will of Mary Robinson
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006This is the last will and testament of us Mary Robinson of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, Widow, as follows- I give devise and bequeath all and singular my real and personal Estates whatsoever and wheresoever unto my son...
Will of Joseph Payne
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006This is the last Will and Testament of me Joseph Payne of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton Draper and Tailor which I make publish and declare in the manner following that is to say I give and bequeath all and singular my...
Will of Joseph Henman of Burton Latimer, Schoolmaster
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006The grave of Joseph Henman in Burton Latimer ChurchyardThe inscription reads:Sacred/to the Memory of /JOSEPH HENMAN/Who discharged the office of/Clerk and Schoolmaster in this/Parish during the space of/Twenty nine years/With fidelity and...
Will of John Britten, Farmer
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006The grave of John Britten inBurton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: In Memory of John BrittenWho Died June 7th 1854Aged 53 Years"Looking Unto Jesus"December 30th 1854 In the name of God Amen. I, John Britten of Burton Latimer in...
Inventory of Gregory Newby 1673
Researched & Transcribed by Janet MeadsAugust the 8th 1673 An Inventory then taken of the Goods and Chattels of Gregory Newby Deceased late of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton by us whose Names are heare unto Subscribed.Your content goes here. Edit or...
Will of Francis Ball, Yeoman 1689
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2019The will of Francis BallDocument about the inventory of Francis's goods to be made by his widow SusannaPart of the will is illegible due to creasing in the lower half of the document - JMIn the name of God amen this tenth day of May Anno...
Letters of Administration of Eleanor Barber, Spinster
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006Eleanor Barber's fallen headstonein Burton Latimer churchyardThe inscription reads: Sacred/tothe memory of/ELEANOR/Daughter of CLARKE PAGE/andANN BARBER/who died July 71830/Aged 31 YearsEleanor Barber, Spinster. In the Consistory Court...
Will of Edward Wood
Transcribed by Eve Bunce, 2006 July 29th 1812 This is the last Will and Testament of me Edward Wood of Burton Lattimer in the County of Northampton, Inn-Keeper . I give and devise to my dear Wife Mary Wood after my decease all my real and personal Estate which I now...
An Inventory of the goods and chattels of Edmund Pell
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2009Burton Lattimer Northamptonshire An Inventory of all the goods and chattels of Edmund Pell lately deceased, apraised by us whose hands are under written this 10 day of January 1729/30 Li s d Imprimis purs and apparil 5 0 0 In the...
Will of Edmund Pell, 21st May 1729
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2009 In the Name of God Amen. I Edmund Pell of Burton Lattimer in ye County of Northampton, Yeoman being sick in body but of sound memory and understanding, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following,...
Inventory of Edmund Bacon 1684
Researched & Transcribed by Janet Meads A true and perfect inventorie of all and singular the Goods and Chattells of Edmond Bacon late of Burton Latimer alias Placey in the County of Northampton Esq. taken and apprized by William Pell and William Neale both of...
The Will of David Miller, Gentleman 1847
Will transcribed by Janet Meads 2016David Miller's headstone in Burton Latimer churchyard The inscription reads:SacredTO THE MEMORY OFDAVID MILLERwho departed this LifeJanuary 19th 1848AGED 64 YEARS Prepare to meet thy Godfor ye know neither the daynor the hour...
The Will of Richard Boyvyle
Transcribed by Francis Howcutt 2021 francis@howcutt.orgThe Boyville ledger stone in the floor at St. Mary's Church, Burton LatimerThis will was proved by authority of Northampton Archdeaconry Court but is not recorded in its surviving records. The text of the will (in...
Glossary of words used in the Burton Latimer Inventories
The definitions of certain words used by the appraisers have not been found, but an attempt has been made to help readers to understand some of the more obscure items listed in these inventories.Chafing dishChildren’s Horn BookPair of pattens ALLOM Alum, salt used a...
Will of Benjamin Croxen – 19th March 1759
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2009 In the name of God Amen. I Benjamin Croxen of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton being sick and weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form...
The Inventory of The Goods and Chattells of Anne Sharpe
Transcribed by Janet Meads 2009The inventory of the Goods and Chattells of Anne Sharpe of Burton Latimer in the County of Northampton, widdow, deceased made and approved by Thomas Braunson and William Hunt both of Burton Latimer aforesaid in the County aforesaid...
Probate Index
Wills Index and Explanation provided by Kay CollinsFor the new index the existing Will indices at the Northamptonshire Record Office have been used as the basis for typing into the database. The transcriber's typed lists have been checked against the original Wills...
Elizabeth Wooldridge
The Hall, Burton Latimer, 1870Elizabeth Wooldridge, late of Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire, an old maiden lady, about 80 years of age, died on the 5th November, 182l, having first made her will, whereby, after giving legacies to certain persons specially mentioned...