Probate of Thomas Beardmore of Alveton, 1573
The earliest Beardmore record in the Lichfield probate collection. Thomas’s will itself (dated 12 March 1568) is not among the surviving originals, but the act book records its proving at a court held at Uttoxeter on 10 April 1573.
Source: Act book entry, Lichfield diocesan probate records, held by Staffordshire Archives. Image on Findmypast, “Staffordshire, Dioceses of Lichfield and Coventry Wills and Probate 1521–1860”, film 007620605, image 19. The images are © Staffordshire County Council and are not reproduced here.
Transcription
Apud Uttoxeter Xmo die Aprilis 1573. … Testm Thome Beardmore poch[ie] Alveton & exec[utores] jurat[i]. 3s 2d.
Translation
At Uttoxeter, 10 April 1573. … The will of Thomas Beardmore of the parish of Alveton, and the executors sworn. [Fee] 3s 2d.