Family register
Robert Tilley
Robert Tilley (1548 – 21 February 1613) was born in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England to William Tylle and Agnes Tylle. He married Elizabeth Tilley. His children were John Tilley and Edward Tilley. He died in 1613, in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England.
Early life
Robert Tilley was a son of William Tylle and his wife Agnes.[10] William Tylle's will of 1578/9 named his wife Agnes and "Robert my sonne" as his sole executors, establishing Robert as their son.[10]
Marriage and family
Robert and Elizabeth Tilley were the parents of John Tilley, baptized at Henlow on 19 December 1571.[3] The Henlow register records the baptism as "John son of Robert Tillye".[8] They were also the parents of Edward Tilley, baptized at Henlow on 27 May 1588 as "Edmond", who was the brother of John Tilley.[9]
Work
Robert Tilley was a yeoman of Henlow, Bedfordshire.[1] In his will he described himself as "Robert Tilley of Henlowe in the countie of Bedd: yeoman".[7]
Later life, death and burial
Robert Tilley made his will on 31 December 1612, describing himself as sick in body, and renounced and revoked all former wills made by him.[7] The will was proved on 6 April 1613, the printed year being flagged by the editor as a slip for 1613.[6]