This is the first of the Emptage wills to make a connection with the sea.
Richard owned land but was serving on one of King Henry VIII’s war ships, probably as an officer, when he made his will.
George Emptiage 1521 of St Peter-in-Thanet
George named his wife Eleanor, sons Robert, Thomas and John, daughter Helene, bequeathing livestock to all his children. He left his land and tenements first to his wife, then to son Robert.
Thomas Emptiage 1509 of Minster-in-Thanet.
Was this Thomas, the son of Christina and Michael Emptiach, whose wife was named as Alice by Christina?
John Emptiache 1501 of St Peter-in-Thanet
The name John Emptiach appears as a witness in the wills of Christina Emptiache (widow of Michael) and George (son of Michael and Christina) but, as a witness, no relationship was given. Was this that John?
Christina Emtiach 1497 of St Peter-in-Thanet
Christina Emptiach named her surviving sons and her two daughters in-law, both named Alice. She also named Jone Austen and the sons of George Emptiach as beneficiaries. It seems likely that Jone was George’s widow, remarried.
George Emptiach, 1494, of St Peter in Thanet
George Emptiach left his goods and lands to his wife Johanne and to his sons Jeffery and Peter when they reached 21.