Copy of will of Thomas Andrews, Eltisley, Cambridgeshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.898
  • Dates of Creation
      3 May 1695
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Thomas Andrews, labourer, of Eltisley, bequeathes to his kinsman, William Prat, 10/-, to his kinswoman Judith Jeaps 10/-; to godchildren, each 2/6. To John Wells, his former apprentice, 10/- and 2 suits of clothes. To the town of Eltisley 10/- to be added to the town stock. To his two kinswomen Ellen and Mary Earl each a pair of gloves at 2/6. All the rest of his goods and chattels he gives to his kinsman Thomas Andrews, to be sole executor. Signed by Thomas Andrews. Witnessed by Richard Dix, Christopher Alison, and James Disbrowe.

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Acquisition Information

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

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