Viewing Event Record: John Underwood makes his will

Abstract

John Underwood, a sharer in the King's Men, drafts his will on 4 October 1624 (with a posthumous codicil of 10 October 1624). He bequeaths his goods and estate to his five children, to be split among them when they reach twenty-one years of age. His bequest includes his shares in the King's Men, and in the Globe, Blackfriars and Curtain. The codicil divides his jewelry and plate among his children. The will is proved February 1624/5.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 4 October 1624 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 4 October 1624 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

Venues

Name
Globe (II)
Name
Blackfriars (II)
Name
Curtain

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1603-1625)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Underwood, Elizabeth daughter
Underwood, Isabell daughter
Condell, Henry executor
Sanford, Thomas executor
Smith, Thomas executor gentleman
Heminges, John overseer
Lowin, John overseer
Underwood, John (II) son
Underwood, Burbage son
Underwood, Thomas son
Underwood, John testator player, sharer
Marshall, Anthony witness
Parrish, Anthony witness
Lightmaker, Richard witness

Event Type

  • company context
  • player context
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context
  • will