THE FAMILY
Katherine (Triplowe?) was the wife of Thomas Clenche, one of the Kentish yeomen who followed Jack Cade off to London in 1450. They had two children, a son William who died before either of his parents and a daughter with the married name of Agnes Brett.
By the time of Thomas' death, in 1497, William's widow had remarried and was known as Agnes Cranbruge.
She had two sons, John and Thomas Clench, who were both under the age of 21.
KATHERINE'S FINAL YEARS
Katherine lived another six years after her husband's death and is mentioned in the following documents:
Will of Nicholas Woode written 24 May 1501, probated 17 June 1501 states his house and garden are to be sold to pay his debts. One of the six creditors listed is the Widow Clench 3-4d. Any residue after the debts to go to Woode'sson and two daughters.
Katherine Clenche's 1503 will (PRC17/9/181) was in English.
KATHERINE widow of THOMAS CLENCHE. (From KAS)
16 December 1503. Buried in the churchyard. Daughter Agnes my best gown, kirtle, girdle, beads, and 6 silver spoons. John bite 6-8d. John Cienche two tables, the hangings of the hail. Reparation of the church 6-8d,and of the highways 20/-. A priest sing for my soul, husband, friends for quarter of a year 33-4d. That Ralph Heyman, John Cathott, William Essex, Valentine Burdon, have 12d each to bear me to the church. John Clenche be put to school and good guiding by John Berry, John Triplowe, William Brett. Residue after debts paid to John Triplowe and William Brett my Ex’ors to dispose for my soul, each have 6-8d. Witnesses :—Dom William Scott, John Berry, Harry Waye. [Probate 17 January 1503-4.] (A. Vol. 9, fol. 181.)