This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeffchip9 Surnames: Dale, Elliott, Rudyard Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dale/1240/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The following quote is from the will of Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale of London, grandmother of Maj. Edward Dale of Lancaster Co., VA, proved Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 8 Feb 1632/3: "I give and bequeath unto James Rudarde and Mary his wife the full some of five hundred pounds of currant money of England in full payment and satisfaccon of all claymes, somes of money part and portion which they or either of them shall or may clayme to part or out of the estate of Richard Dale my late deceased sonne either by the customs of London or otherwise." If you render this clause into modern language, this is how it reads: "I give and bequeath unto James Rudyard and Mary his wife the full sum of five hundred pounds of current money of England in full payment and satisfaction of all claims, sums of money part and portion which they or either of them shall or may claim to part or out of the estate of Richard Dale my late deceased son either by the Common Law of London or otherwise." Mary Rudyard (Rudarde) was the daughter of Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale. This clause is a waiver of any rights Mary and her husband might have under Common Law against the estate of Mary's deceased brother Richard Dale. Evidently Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale was the administrator of Richard Dale's estate, and she incorporated this waiver into her own will. Not all of her children received money from Richard Dale's estate in this fashion. Why did Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale incorporate a waiver of Common Law rights against the estate of Richard Dale into her own will? She probably told Mary that if Mary would wait for her share of Richard Dale's estate, Mary would receive more money than if Mary took her portion immediately. There is evidence which suggests that Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale engaged in investments of her own following the death of her husband William Dale, grocer of London. William and Elizabeth (Elliott) Dale had two sons, Robert and Richard. Richard d.s.p. and is not shown in the two Herald's Visitations of the family. Robert was their only surviving son. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.