John Rowse

Died before 8 Oct 1546 in Hingham, Norfolk, England

Biography

John Rowse was a husbandman by occupation and resided in Hingham, Norfolk, England. His wife's name is unknown. She wasn't mentioned in his will. He had at least three children who are called out by name in his will. He also mentions his son-in-law James Shay and forgives all his debts. So there is probably another daughter.

Children

1. Robert Rowse
2. William Rowse
3. Elizabeth Rowse

John died sometime between 26 May 1545 when he wrote his will and 8 October 1546 when it was probated. ^[1]

Will

Abstract of Will of John Rowse, Husbandman of Hengham, 1546

• John Rowse, husbandman, Testator
• Robert Rowse, son, Executor
• Will[ia]m Rowse, son, Executor
• Elizabeth Rowse, daughter
• Alexander Fosat, Priest, witness
• John Portman, Tanner, witness
• Richard Weston, Parish clerke, witness
• Richard Cowper, witness
• John Baker, witness
• James Shay, son-in-law

Sources

1. ↑ Will of John Rowse, Husbandman of Hingham, 1546, ANF will register Liber 12 (Hynde) fo. 10 NorfolkRecordOffice Viewable at a Family History Centre FamilySearch, FHL Digital Collection, DS008004637 Image 16-7.] Accessed 21 May 2022