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William Childerhouse
Will of William Childerhouse 1657
In the name of God, Amen:
I, William Childerhouse of Deopham in the County of Norfolk, yeoman, beinge sicke in bodye but well in minde (thanks be to God) have made this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme following, that is to saie:
Item: I give and bequeath unto Phillip1 Childerhouse my well beloved wife all my Coppiehould land lying and binge within the Towne of Deopham aforesaid conteyning by estimation sixe acres more or lesse to her or to her heires, executors or assignes one whole yeare next after my decease,
And then my intent and meaning is that the said Phillip my wife shall at the end of the said yeare sell the said sixe acres of copiehould land to pay and discharge my debts.
Item: I give and bequeath unto Phillip my said Wife all my goodes and chattels and bonded bills and debts whatsoever;
Also, I nominate and appoint Phillip Childerhouse my well beloved wife to be sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament;
In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand the 6th day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred fifty and seaven.
The marke of William Childerhouse: X
Witnessed by Thomas Wattes;
The marke of Robert Oakley, X
This will was proved at London July 5th 1658 by the oath of Phillip Childerhouse, Relict & Executrix.
National Archives reference: PROB 11/279/194
Footnotes
- Phillip could be used as a female forename at this time. ↩︎
| Date | Change |
|---|---|
| 26/10/26 | Published |
