Thomas Dickinson (-1590) of Woodend

Thomas was buried 28-08-1590 in Lamplugh as 'the elder of Woodend'. His probate is in very poor condition. Though Woodend isn't mentioned, the inventory describes him as 'the elder, and was prized on the 'xxxth day of ... [the edge has been eaten away]', so must surely belong to him.

The inventory mentions 'my brother George Dickinson', who was buried 03-05-1593 in Lamplugh.

In his will, which is in even worse condition than the inventory, he gave £4 13s 4d to his daughter Esabell [Isabel] Dickeson. This presumably was either a portion left to her by a relative (say, a grandparent), or a dowry for a future marriage. The sum might imply three portions or dowries [3x 4-13-4 = £14]. He also gave his son James 12s. He also gave 'certain [?e?s] ln the hand of John Sumpton' to these two children. The word could be 'leys' - in other words, grazing land - or kegs or bees or hens. 'Leys' would make the most sense, given that his farm was adjacent. 

He appointed his children 'Thomas Dickeson, [George? Henrie?] Dickeson, Richard Dickeson and Elizabeth Dickeson' as executors. Thomas was already a married adult, but it was common to appoint the youngest children as co-executors.

He also gave Mary Wallas [Wallace] 6s 8d.

We know that Thomas was older than James because he was the one that inherited Woodend. Possibly Thomas, Isabel and James (hence the three portions) were from a first marriage, and the others from a second? That would be supported by the need to appoint supervisors.

The witnesses were: John Sumpton, William Dickinson of Kidburngill, Richard [Dickinson?], David Knowblay and Anthony Dickinson.

The supervisors were:  John Sumpton, William Dickinson of Kidburngill, and Anthony Dickinson (this is probably Anthony Dickinson of Kidburngill who is documented in 1614).

The Sumptons were owners of Wright Green in Dean, a farm next to Woodend. Kidburngill in Arlecdon was adjacent to Wright Green and Woodend.

John Knoblow had been vicar of Lamplugh in the early fifteenth century. David Knowblay was probably of the same family - he gets a mention in the register because his illegitimate son Thomas was baptised in Lamplugh in 1585. A Mabel Knubley of Woodend was buried in 1608 (his wife perhaps?).