John Schirewood of Cambridge bequeaths to his daughter Ann Robson a certain sum; to his daughter Edith Relsey a certain sum; to his daughter Sara Skelton a certain sum; to his daughter Margret Sabin a certain sum; to his daughter Elizabeth Askue a certain sum; to France Bigg a certain sum; to his wife Mary the lease of certain property in Cambridge if she survives his son John Schirewood; to his son John Schirewood a certain sum; to the poor of St Giles' parish a certain sum; to the poor of St Peter's parish a certain sum; the residue to his wife, whom he makes executrix. Witnesses: Richard Pettit, Notary Public, Henry Rule, James Kerington, servant to the Notary.
Will of John Schirewood, Cambridge
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.344
- Dates of Creation
- 2 July 1652
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Acquisition Information
Purchased from G David, Lot 522/3, 24 November 1910
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