The will of Richard15 Flegg, the elder, of Shipdham, yeoman, dated 16 May 1587. To be buried in the churchyard there. To my wife Margaret, for life, the use of the parlour and chamber, the profits of two good milch cows to be kept for her by my son Richard, and 20s. a year. To my son Allan Flegg, three acres of copyhold land at Brode Gap in Brookhillfield in Shipdham; also two pewter platters and a broad pan. To my son Richard Flegg, my houses, lands, etc. (except above three acres) on condition he perform this my will. To my daughters Alice Flegg and Marian Flegg, £10 each and certain pewter dishes, candlesticks, etc. To my grandson Allan Flegg, son of John Flegg, 20s. when eighteen. To my grandchild Alice Flegg, daughter of my son Ralph Flegg, deceased, 6s. 8d. To my son Richard Flegg, my carts, ploughs, farm gear, quernes, brass, pewter, corn, etc., etc., on condition he carry out this will; if he decline, then to my son Allan Flegg. Son Richard Flegg, sole executor. Supervisor, William Hattersley, clerk, to whom 6s. 8d. There are notes of surrenders of three copyholds. Witnesses, William Leverington, Sen., William Leverington, Jun., William16 Flegg, and William Platfoote. Proved by the executor, 28 May 1590. (Consistory of Norwich, vol. for 1589-1590, fol. 402.)
" Richard15 Flegg, Sen.," was buried in Shipdham, 22 May 1590. He was probably about sixty-five years old at the time of his decease.
He married about 1550, MARGARET HUMBLE, daughter of Charles and Alice Humble of Westfield; her mother later married John Cowlyn and died about 1555 (See ante, court rolls of Manor of Shipdham for 21 Aug. 1556.) Margaret Flegg [wife of Richard15 Flegg] was buried in Shipdham, 12 Mar. 1588/9. She is mentioned in her husband's will, but predeceased him about ten months.
