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The following information was extracted from Essex Wills (England), Vol. 1 1558-1565 and Vol. 2 1565-1571, abstracted and edited by F. G. Emmison, published in 1982 and 1983 by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. See also Prentice Wills of Essex County.

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STEPHEN PRENTIS of Great Canfield; m. Audrey GOODGINNE; d. Mar-Apr 1559; the name of his brother's son is Stephen PRENTYS.
Children (order as mentioned in will):

1. John, b. after 1541 (as of the writing of the will, he was not 18)
2. Joan
3. Josyon

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ROBERT PRENTYS, living in 31 Mar. 1560; m. Agnes _______; brother's name is Harry PRENTYSE. (buried in Great Horkesley churchyard?). No children mentioned in will.

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THOMAS PRENTYS of Harlow; m. Katherine _______, d. Apr-June 1569; d. June-July 1560; a Thomas PRENTYS was a witness to the will of MARGARET HUBBERD of Harlow, 26 Feb. 1557/8, this will also mentions that Margaret had a son named Thomas; a Thomas HUBBARDE was a witness to the will of Katherine PRENTICE of Harlow, widow, 22 Apr. 1569
Children (order as mentioned in will):

1. Robert
2. John, m. _____ _______; Children:
   1. John, b. before 1569 (mentioned in Katherine's will)
   2. Agnes, b. before 1569 (mentioned in Katherine's will)
3. Joan, m. _____ _______; Children:
   1. Thomas, b. before 1569 (mentioned in Katherine's will)
4. Agnes, m. _____ _______; Children:
   1. George, b. before 1569 (mentioned in Katherine's will)
5. Margery
6. Thomas
7. Margaret
8. Elizabeth

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JOHN PRENTYCE [or PRENTICE] of Stock; m. Elizabeth _______; d. Dec-Mar 1562/63
Children (order as mentioned in will):

1. James
2. Humphrey
3. Richard
4. John
5. Agnes

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WILLIAM PRENTICE of Romford, husbandman; m. Joan _______; d. Feb-Mar 1563/4
Children (order as mentioned in will):

1. Thomas
2. Robert
3. Joan
4. Alice
5. Anne
   ... (at least 3 other children)

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HENRY PRENTICE of White Colne; m. Joan _______; d. Jan-May 1569/70
Children (order as mentioned in will):

1. Thomas the elder (his son?)
2. Thomas the younger
3. Henry
4. Agnes PRENTICE (the younger)
5. John the elder
6. Richard
7. Agnes MAN
8. John the younger
9. Alice JENNER

Note: A Richard PRENTICE and Thomas MAN were witnesses to the will of CECILY MIDLETON of Earls Colne, 17 Oct. 1568. Is Thomas the husband of Anges MAN?