Hi List. Most of the material I hold are extracts of wills and therefore subject to error, the originals should be consulted wherever possible. Further details are included in these will extracts, primarily direct family members and disposal of goods and values. *************************************************************************** The will of Giles SOUTHAM of Bicester. Dated 14 Oct 1641. He does not mention anyone outside the family. He makes mention of the Court Roll of the Manor of Launton (near Bicester). Does anyone have knowledge of this Court Roll, it's whereabouts, accessibility etc? Giles held land and property in the town of Langford (near or in Bicester). Land in Aynho, NTH. He mentions his brother Thomas in Aynho, NTH. The seal is plain except on the codicil which has a seal representing a Pelican preening it's breast, taking blood for it's young? The seal is similar to that used by Samuel of Loxley (will proved Worcester 30 Sep 1703) and by Josiah Southam of Warwick, proved Worcester 1730. The seal is about 5/8 by 5/8 inches. Col. Herbert SOUTHAM, in 1924, makes note that the seal could not have been a "Common" seal, as the wills were proved in London & at Worcester: it, therefore suggests an old family seal. ***************************************************************** The will of Giles SOUTHAM of Croughton, NTH. Dated 17 Aug 1649. Mentions his Godson or Grandson Richard GREEN Brothers, John, Thomas, Benedict and George A witness Susan RANDE (Spelling of the surname unsure) Will proved 24 Aug 1649 ***************************************************************** The Admon of George SOWTHAM of Croughton, NTH. Dated 19 Oct 1661. He mentions:- George FLOWERS, T. GREGORY, Job WALKER and Hu--- LOVELL. Witnesses were: Jo.GARDENER, John HAWTYN and George FLOWERS **************************************************************** The will of John SOWTHAM (the Elder) of Croughton, NTH. Dated 15 Dec 1662. Mentions his sons, Mark, Thomas, Benedict, John, Josias and Gylles. He also mentions his grandson Gylles son of his son Gylles. His daughter, Ellner KING and her daughter, Anne. His son John received the house, homestead and land in Croughton bought of Walter HARBART. His overseers are, Robert SNOTH? and Robert RAND Witnesses:- John JARVIS, Rebecca KINTON and John SOWTHAM. (no proof) ****************************************************************** Mo SOUTHAM