PLACE, sometimes PLAISE... WILLIAM, Salem, blacksmith, had gr. of ld. 1637, when felt notes he was called "old Mr. William P." He had w. but no ch. and d. 14 Apr. 1646.
From Bisho of London's Marriage Allegations: 1618-19 Feb. 8. William Plasse of St. Botulphes withoute Algate London, gunmaker and a widower, aged xlviity years or thereabouts and did alleg that he intendeth to marrie with Phebe Waters, widowe, of the same pshe, aged xivii yeres or there about, the Relicte of James Waters, Iremonger, deceases a yere since &c.