Robert Wrighte

Descendants

Died about 1566 in Hingham, Norfolk, England

Biography

Robert was married to Agnes.

Children

1. Walter
2. William
3. Richard
4. Robert
5. Alice
6. Agnes
7. Margery

In his will, written on 4 Mar 1566, he gave his occupation as Shoemaker and requested that his son Walter be taught the shoemaker craft.^[1]

He died sometime after 1566 when his will was written.

Will

A full transcript of his will can be found here

Persons mention in the Will:

• Robert Wright the elder, shoemaker
• Agnes Wright, his wife
• Richard Wright, his son
  • Robert Wright, his grandchild and son of Richard
  • Margaret Wright, his grandchild and daughter of Richard
  • Elizabeth Wright, his grandchild and daughter of Richard
• William Wright, his son
• Robert Wright, his son
• Walter Wright, his son
• Alis Wright, his daughter
• Robert Sturson, his grandchild
• Rose Sturson, his grandchild
• Mary Sturson, his grandchild
• Bartyllmew Abell, his godson
  • Richarde Abell, son of his godson Bartyllmew
• Henry Taylor, witness
• Roger Wright, witness
• John Cadye, witness

Sources

1. ↑ Court of the Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Register copy wills, v. 21, (Waterladde) 1563-1567, Will of Robert Wrighte, Shoemaker of Hengham 1566; images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/search/film/008045267?cat=291384 :accessed 19 Apr 2022) DSG no. 8045267, images 450-3 of 665 (can be viewed at Family History Centres and Affiliate Libraries); Norfolk Record Office