Copy of will of Overin Taylor, Bottisham, Cambridgeshire

Overin Taylor, of Bottisham, Cambs., bequeathes to his son Overin, 3 1/2 acres in Bottisham which he bought of William Wright, part of the yard which he bought of Mr. Tassell. To his son John the rest of the estate which he bought of Tassell, the common that he bought of William Branch and the cottage that he bought of Mr. William Mott. All his personal estate to be divided equally between his 2 sons, John and Overin, who are appointed executors. Signed by Overin Taylor. Witnesses: J. Davis, William Newman, and John Webb.

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Purchased from H.R. Moulton, 151 Fleet Street, London, E.C. 4, 27 March 1922

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