1659.David Rawson. Born ca 1587 in Colinbrook, Langleymarsh, Buckinghamshire. David died in London, England ca 1617.
David, merchant of London.57 David’s will was dated 15 Jun 1616, proved 25 Feb 1618.
Will: David Rawson, Citizen and merchant tailor of London, a most unworthy servant of Jesus Christ, 15 June, 1616, proved by his widow Margaret Rawson, 25 February, 1617. My goods, &c, shall be divided into three equal and just parts and portions according to the laudable custom of this honorable city of London. One of the three parts to Margaret Rawson, my loving and well beloved wife. One other part to William and Edward Rawson, and such other child or children as I shall hereafter have or as my wife shall be with child withall at the time of my decease, to be equally divided amongst them all, part and part alike. The third part I reserve towards the payment of legacies, gifts, and bequests, &c. To William Rawson, my eldest son, a double gilt salt and a standing cup with a cover, double gilt, and half a dozen of Postle spoons and two double gilt spoons, and a silver porringer, a silver spoon and a silver bowl. To Edward Rawson, my son, a great standing bowl, double gilt, and six spoons, and two double gilt spoons, "which was given him by those which were his witnesses at his christening," and a silver bowl. All the rest of the plate to my wife. To the relief of the poor of the town of Colbrooke, in the County of Buckingham, where I was born, the sum of five pounds of lawful money of England, to be paid within one year next after my decease. To John Emery, son of John Emerie of Colbrooke, dark, deceased, five pounds, to be paid him on the day when he shall be made a freeman of the City of London. To William Fenner, a poor scholar in Pembroke Hall in Cambridge, five pounds within three years after my decease. To David Anngell, my godson, five pounds at the age of twenty one years. To John Nayle, the son of Nicholas Nayle, of Iver, in the County of Buckingham, five pounds on the day he shall be made a freeman of the City of London, if he take good courses. To the poor people at my funeral the sum of forty shillings. To [29] John Anngell, clothworker, forty pounds, and to Alexander Dubber, clothworker, forty shillings, which I will shall be deducted out of such money as he shall owe me at the time of my decease (if any be). Item, I give unto my godson, Edward Rawson, the son of my brother, Henry Rawson, the sum of ten pounds to be paid him at his age of twenty one years.
I give and bequeath to my dear mother, Bridgett Woodward, the sum of ten pounds, which I desire her to give to Mr. Winge and Mr. Foxe, forty shillings a piece, if she so please. To my sister-in-law, Jane Rawson, the sum of forty shillings to make her a ring, and to my sister-in-law, Isabel Gibbs, the like sum of forty shillings to make her a ring, and to my sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wilson, the like sum of forty shillings to make her a ring; which said four legacies so given to my mother and three sisters I will shall be paid within one year next after my decease. Item, I do give and bequeath to my brother-in-law, Thomas Wilson, the sum of five pounds, to be paid within one year, &c., and to Andrew Warde, son of my uncle, Ralphe Warde, the sum of five pounds, to be paid him at his age of twenty one; and to my uncle, John Warde, the sum of forty shillings, if he be living at my decease. To my master, Mr. Nathaniel Weston, the sum of forty shillings to make a ring, and I desire him to be assisting to my executrix to help get in my debts. To Isabel Sheafe, three pounds to be bestowed in a piece of plate and given her at her age of twenty one years or at the day of her marriage, which ever shall first happen. To my son, Edward Rawson, over and above his said part, the sum of one hundred pounds; and to my apprentice, Matthew Hunte, the sum of six pounds thirteen shillings and four pence, to be paid to him on the day he shall be made a freeman of the City of London ; and to William Beard and John Sanford, my apprentices, (the like sums on the like conditions). If all my children die the portions shall remain & come to Alexander Rawson, the eldest son of my said brother Henry Rawson, (if he be then living) : but if he die then to John Rawson and Edward Rawson, two other of the children of my said brother, &c., equally. The Residue to wife Margaret and son William. I constitute my loving friends, Mr. Thomas Woodward of Lincoln's Inn, in the [30] County of Middlesex, Esq., my father-in-law, my brother, Henry Rawson, and Edmond Wilson, Doctor of Physic, and John Wilson, Master of Arts, my brothers-in-law, oversears, and give them five pounds apiece. If wife should die then the above to be executors during the minority of my said sons William and Edward. Witnessed by John Wilkinson and Arthur Viger ser.
In a codicil made 27 November, 1617, he bequeaths to daughter Dorothy Rawson besides her (child's) portion the sum of one hundred pounds at her age of twenty one or day of marriage ; to sister Anne Wilson, the wife of brother Thomas Wilson, the sum of forty shillings ; to Uncle John Warde the sum of seven pounds thirteen shillings and four pence and some of my cast apparell; to my cousin, Elizabeth Glover, the sum of twenty shillings; to cousin Jane Lawrence twenty shillings; to Isabel Cave twenty shillings; to Aunt Fenner ten shillings; to Mr. Frogmorton forty shillings; to Mr. Houlte twenty shillings; to Mrs. Jane Bartlett ten shillings; to Mrs. Martin of Windsor ten shillings; to cousin Dorothy Sheafe a piece of plate of fifty three shillings price; all these legacies to be paid within one year and a half next after my decease by my executrix. Codicil witnessed by John Wilkinson and John Hill. (Vol. 38, page 309, N. E. Hist, and Gen. Register.)
Ca 1612 David married Margaret Wilson (1773) , daughter of Rev. William Wilson (689) (ca 1542-May 1615) & Isabel Woodhall (879) (ca 1546-bef 1615).57 Born in 1593 in London, England. Margaret died 1 Jan 1627/8.