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Francis Donne

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Son of Sir Angel Donne, of London and Anne Donne
Brother of Gabriel Donne, Abbot of Buckfast; Elizabeth Denys; Richard Donne, of Holsworthy and Edward Donne

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About Francis Donne

As was the tradition of London, he (Angel Donne) gave his wife Anne Dune [sic] one-third of his estate, plus an additional 100 pounds and household stuff. He gave another third (again, tradition) to his minor children Edward, Francis and Elizabeth Dun. The two sons were also given an additional 100 pounds. Later on in his will he left his son Gabriell ten pounds to be used to school him at Cambridge or Oxford." Probate on 9 Dec 1506 London PCC 13 Adeane. FHL #91,905. Proved by his widow. Paul C. Reed, FASG.

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