John Carpenter the younger1
M, b. circa 1372, d. before 12 May 1442
John was born circa 1372 in London, County Middlesex, England. He was the son of Richard Carpenter and Christina (?) John married Katherine (?). He became the town clerk of London on 20 April 1417. In that position, he was responsible for the city's records and legal documents. In 1436, he was elected to the House of Commons.2
In his will he directs that he is to be buried at St. Peter's, Cornhill in London. He left money, jewels and household goods to his wife, Katherine; he left to his two brothers, John the elder & Robert each a silver gilt cup with a lid which he had received from Thomas Knolle weighing 25 ounces. He also leaves bequeths to his brother John's children, John and Margery and to his brother Robert's children, Richard, Joan and Katherine, who dwelt with him from her youth. Another bequest was the basis for the founding of the City of London School, a school for the poor boys of London.3
John departed this life in London. He was buried there in Abbey of St. Peter, Westminster. His will was probated on 12 May 1442.
In his will he directs that he is to be buried at St. Peter's, Cornhill in London. He left money, jewels and household goods to his wife, Katherine; he left to his two brothers, John the elder & Robert each a silver gilt cup with a lid which he had received from Thomas Knolle weighing 25 ounces. He also leaves bequeths to his brother John's children, John and Margery and to his brother Robert's children, Richard, Joan and Katherine, who dwelt with him from her youth. Another bequest was the basis for the founding of the City of London School, a school for the poor boys of London.3
John departed this life in London. He was buried there in Abbey of St. Peter, Westminster. His will was probated on 12 May 1442.