John Ray II1
M, b. circa 1480, d. before 22 November 1539
John was born circa 1480 in Denston, Wickhambrook, County Suffolk, England. He was the son of John Ray and Elizabeth (?) John married Agnes (?) in County Suffolk, England. John inherited a dwelling house and lands from his mother at her death in 1521. John made his will on 28 May 1539 at Denston, Wickhambrook.
The Will of John Ray of Deniriston in the County of Suffolk and Diocese of Norwich, the elder, yeoman, 28 May 1539. My body to be buried in the parish church of Deneriston. To the high alter. For a cross £6. To the high alters of the churches of Wyckhambrook, Stanffyld, Oweston, Ashley, Silerley and Poselynford. A priest to be paid to sing and pray for the souls of myself, my wife, my father, my mother, my friends and all Christian souls for two years. Wife Annes [Agnes] to have occupation of my mease for life, with appurtenances and other parcels of land, six beasts, one hundred sheep, half my household stuff and half the shop; also my house called Stewards and ground thereto belonging for life. My sons Robert, John and George Ray to pay her yearly each 33s. 4d. To daughter Elizabeth £6 13s. 4d. To daughter Ann £20. To daughter Alice £40. To John Ray, son of Robert Ray, 20s. To every of the rest of son Robert’s children, that is Richard, Elizabeth and Thomas 6s. 8d. To godsons James Colley, Leonye Smyth and Geoge Smyth the younger; to Anne Turnor, Margaret Ray, Anne Hegeman, Elizabeth Brasye; to John, Robert and George, my sister Westrowpes children; and to Anne Sparow, a silver spoon apiece. To the said John Westrowpe and to godson John Yeere 6s. 8d. To Westrowpe, son of John Westrope, and to every of my brother Sparowe’s children Sheep. The residue of all goods moveable and unmoveable unbequeathed, to be equally divided between my sons Robert, John and George Ray, whom I make executors - - - Witnesses: Roger Strutt and John Cutter.2
John departed this life in Denston, Wickhambrook. He was buried there in St. Nicholas Church. His will was probated on 22 November 1539.
The Will of John Ray of Deniriston in the County of Suffolk and Diocese of Norwich, the elder, yeoman, 28 May 1539. My body to be buried in the parish church of Deneriston. To the high alter. For a cross £6. To the high alters of the churches of Wyckhambrook, Stanffyld, Oweston, Ashley, Silerley and Poselynford. A priest to be paid to sing and pray for the souls of myself, my wife, my father, my mother, my friends and all Christian souls for two years. Wife Annes [Agnes] to have occupation of my mease for life, with appurtenances and other parcels of land, six beasts, one hundred sheep, half my household stuff and half the shop; also my house called Stewards and ground thereto belonging for life. My sons Robert, John and George Ray to pay her yearly each 33s. 4d. To daughter Elizabeth £6 13s. 4d. To daughter Ann £20. To daughter Alice £40. To John Ray, son of Robert Ray, 20s. To every of the rest of son Robert’s children, that is Richard, Elizabeth and Thomas 6s. 8d. To godsons James Colley, Leonye Smyth and Geoge Smyth the younger; to Anne Turnor, Margaret Ray, Anne Hegeman, Elizabeth Brasye; to John, Robert and George, my sister Westrowpes children; and to Anne Sparow, a silver spoon apiece. To the said John Westrowpe and to godson John Yeere 6s. 8d. To Westrowpe, son of John Westrope, and to every of my brother Sparowe’s children Sheep. The residue of all goods moveable and unmoveable unbequeathed, to be equally divided between my sons Robert, John and George Ray, whom I make executors - - - Witnesses: Roger Strutt and John Cutter.2
John departed this life in Denston, Wickhambrook. He was buried there in St. Nicholas Church. His will was probated on 22 November 1539.
Children of John Ray II and Agnes (?)
- Elizabeth Ray b. c 1503, d. 17 Feb 1587
- John Ray b. c 1507, d. b 23 Oct 1560
- Robert Ray+ b. 1508, d. b 9 Jan 1560
- Anne Ray b. c 1509
- Alice Ray b. c 1511
- George Ray b. c 1513, d. b 19 Jun 1545