Viewing Event Record: John Shank makes his will

Abstract

John Shank makes his will, 31 December 1635; the will is proved 28 January 1636. Shank's estate consists primarily of a lease of 'two Eight partes in the Blackfriers playhowse' and 'Three Eight partes in the moity of the Globe playhowse' for a term of nine years. He indicates that the profits from these holdings should 'goe and be ymployed' for the payment of his 'debtes and legacies.' Shank implores his fellow players of the King's Men not to 'abridge' his wife's receipt of his share in the 'stocke bookes apparrell and other thinges according to the old Custome and agreament amonst vs,' valued at fifty pounds. He also notes a debt of sixteen pounds 12s for 'Two gownes' and his share 'in the Court monyes behinde.'

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 28 January 1636 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: 31 December 1635 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name

Globe (II)

Name

Blackfriars (II)

Troupes

Name

King's Men (1625-1642)

People