Memorandum of Nuncupative Will of Edward Shettleworth of Writtle made 7 May 1649 in the presence of Elizabeth George and Ellen Ram and affirmed to John Sawen of Little Waltham, Essex. He gives to Marie his wife a third of his house and land with certain property and the care of his youngest children, to Katherine his daughter a cow and a certain sum; to his son Robert the rest of his goods. The memorandum is signed by John Sawen. Letters of Administration to John Sawen follow. Signed by John Juxon, Registrar. A fragment of the original seal is attached.
Letters of Administration, Writtle, Essex
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.187
- Dates of Creation
- 18 May 1649
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915
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