The Will of Nicholas Barber (1460 - 1504)
Nicholas was the son of James Barber (1434 - 1489) and his wife, Joan. The will is written in secretary handscript on one sheet of paper. It is witnessed, but not signed.
Persons referred to in the will:
Relatives:
1. The wife of Nicholas - not named
2. James Barber - son of Nicholas and executor of the Will
3. William Barber - son of Nicholas
Witnesses: John Smyth (Vicar of Fressingfield), William Botyed, William Barber
Property referred to in the Will: house and lands in Wyttingham (Whittingham); Ponys Close, with meadow, in Mendham - left to his wife, and after her dath left to sons James and William. James to have the choice as to whether he took the Wyttingham or the Mendham property; William to have whichever James did not take.