Walter Blake fitz John, Caddell

Walter Blake, who was one of the parties to the decree of October 25, 1616, made by the Lord Deputy and Commissioners appointed for settling the King's (James I.) composition rents, whereby the decree of March 6, 1571, above referred to, was ratified and confirmed (see ante, Record No. 20). He died January 3, 1623 (Chancery Inquisition dated October 8, 1627 leaving issue a son and a daughter, viz. :

John Blake.

Juliane Blake, who married (before 1640) Nicholas Blake fitz Anthony.

Walter Blake of Exning, Co. Suffolk, Esquire.

Extract of the will of Walter Blake of Exning, Co. Suffolk, Esquire : 1674

" My body to be buried in the parish church of Whitechapel in London : I bequeath to my nephew Henry Blake fitz . Valentine a legacy of 12 to be paid to him within 6 months, or in lieu thereof" all writings relating to titles in Sir Thomas Blake's estate to be surrendered up to him : in case the said legacy be paid I bequeath all my papers together with the benefit thereof to my nephew Francis Lynch fitz James, to whom likewise I bequeath all my personal estate either in England or Ireland, including therein all debts and mortgages due to me, and all leases, lands, houses and tenements what- soever ; saving the moiety of the first two years rent to be received by him out of the lands now in my possession in Ireland, which moiety I bequeath to my nephew Nicholas Lynch fitz William. I appoint my aforesaid nephew Francis Lynch my sole executor." Dated November 21, 1672. Attested under the hand and seal of the testator. Witnesses : Ralph Rogars, Elizabeth Rogars, Martha Norwood. Will proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury on April 28, 1674, by said Francis Lynch the sole executor therein named.