Thomas Rowning "wheelwright"1
M, b. circa 1535, d. before 5 February 1610
Thomas was born circa 1535 in Hundon, County Suffolk, England. He was the son of John Rowninge and Joane (?) In his will and other records, he is described as a wheelwright. Thomas married Alice (?) circa 1570 in Hundon. Thomas made his will on 9 May 1609 at Hundon.
The Will of Thomas Rowninge of Hunidon alias Hunden, in the County of Suffolk and within the Dyoces of Norwich, yeoman, 9 May 1609. Body to be buried in the churchyard of Hunden. To wife Alice for life all my houses and lands both free and copy being in Stradshull now in the occupation of William Ray my son-in-law, and my customary tenement in Hunden wherein William Rwonynge my son now dwelleth, on condition that she make to Thomas Rownynge a lawful good assurance in such tenements and land both free and copy which she hath in Stoke next Clare. Reversion of same to son John Rownynge and to his heirs. Also to son John my customary tenement wherein William Humphrey late dwelt. Also my free close called Rowes lately purchased of William Wheler, the tenements and lands lately bought of John Revell, and one piece of free ground called by the ancient name Pal gate, as it appeareth in my father his will, and called by a late name Long land. Also three pieces of copy land which were surrendered lately unto me and my heirs by my kinsman John Rownynge and his heirs, which two pieces were some times Robert Barnards; my close called the greate Beck bought of one John Pledgerd; my free tenement with the appurtenances wherein John Baylie now dwelleth; my customary meadow called Smethees; and a tenement now occupied by Roger Carter, shoemaker. To son Thomas Rownynge and his heirs forever my land both free and copy lately purchased of Thomas Mayre late of Barnardiston deceased. To son William Rownynge and his heirs forever all my customary lands belonging to Stoake Colledge which I bought of my brother John Rownynge late of Hunden deceased. To sister Annas, wife of Henrie Lancaster 40s. To sister-in-law Alice Rownyge, widow, 5s. To grandchildren Susan Raye Elizabeth Raye, Martha Raye and Anne Raye, daughters of William Raye £3 apiece at the age of eighteen years. To grandchildren Thomas Rownynge and John Rownygne, children of son Thomas, 4s. apiece at the age of twenty-one years. To grandchild Joane Rownygne, daughter of son William Rownygne, 40s. at age eighteen years. To grandson Thomas Rownygne, son of son William Rownygne40s. at age of twenty-one years. To grandchild Anne Wheler, daughter of Thomas Wheler, my son-in-law, 40s. To grandchild Edward Wheler, son of said Thomas Wheler, 40s. at age twenty-one years. To Thomas Beacon, my godchild, and Barbery Hunt, my god daughter, 5s. apiece. To the poor of Hunden £18. All the residue of goods to be equally divided among Alice my wife and John Rownynge my son, they to be executors. Friend William Wheler the elder to be supervisor - - - th mark of Thomas Rownynge - - -Witnesses: Roger Carter and Nicolas Whitfeild, writer hereof [vicar and surrogate].2
Thomas departed this life in Hundon, Parish of Calstor. His will was probated on 5 February 1610.
The Will of Thomas Rowninge of Hunidon alias Hunden, in the County of Suffolk and within the Dyoces of Norwich, yeoman, 9 May 1609. Body to be buried in the churchyard of Hunden. To wife Alice for life all my houses and lands both free and copy being in Stradshull now in the occupation of William Ray my son-in-law, and my customary tenement in Hunden wherein William Rwonynge my son now dwelleth, on condition that she make to Thomas Rownynge a lawful good assurance in such tenements and land both free and copy which she hath in Stoke next Clare. Reversion of same to son John Rownynge and to his heirs. Also to son John my customary tenement wherein William Humphrey late dwelt. Also my free close called Rowes lately purchased of William Wheler, the tenements and lands lately bought of John Revell, and one piece of free ground called by the ancient name Pal gate, as it appeareth in my father his will, and called by a late name Long land. Also three pieces of copy land which were surrendered lately unto me and my heirs by my kinsman John Rownynge and his heirs, which two pieces were some times Robert Barnards; my close called the greate Beck bought of one John Pledgerd; my free tenement with the appurtenances wherein John Baylie now dwelleth; my customary meadow called Smethees; and a tenement now occupied by Roger Carter, shoemaker. To son Thomas Rownynge and his heirs forever my land both free and copy lately purchased of Thomas Mayre late of Barnardiston deceased. To son William Rownynge and his heirs forever all my customary lands belonging to Stoake Colledge which I bought of my brother John Rownynge late of Hunden deceased. To sister Annas, wife of Henrie Lancaster 40s. To sister-in-law Alice Rownyge, widow, 5s. To grandchildren Susan Raye Elizabeth Raye, Martha Raye and Anne Raye, daughters of William Raye £3 apiece at the age of eighteen years. To grandchildren Thomas Rownynge and John Rownygne, children of son Thomas, 4s. apiece at the age of twenty-one years. To grandchild Joane Rownygne, daughter of son William Rownygne, 40s. at age eighteen years. To grandson Thomas Rownygne, son of son William Rownygne40s. at age of twenty-one years. To grandchild Anne Wheler, daughter of Thomas Wheler, my son-in-law, 40s. To grandchild Edward Wheler, son of said Thomas Wheler, 40s. at age twenty-one years. To Thomas Beacon, my godchild, and Barbery Hunt, my god daughter, 5s. apiece. To the poor of Hunden £18. All the residue of goods to be equally divided among Alice my wife and John Rownynge my son, they to be executors. Friend William Wheler the elder to be supervisor - - - th mark of Thomas Rownynge - - -Witnesses: Roger Carter and Nicolas Whitfeild, writer hereof [vicar and surrogate].2
Thomas departed this life in Hundon, Parish of Calstor. His will was probated on 5 February 1610.
Children of Thomas Rowning "wheelwright" and Alice (?)
- Joane Rowning b. c 1572
- Thomas Rowninge b. c 1575, d. b 7 Aug 1617
- William Rowninge b. c 1577
- Elizabrth Rowninge b. b 25 Jun 1579, d. 24 Feb 1581
- Sarah Rowninge b. c 1580
- John Rowning+ b. b 17 Mar 1582
- Judith Rowninge b. c 1587, d. b 7 Dec 1588
- Susannah Rowninge b. c 1589, d. b 23 Jun 1592
- Mary Rowninge b. b 18 Feb 1592/93