Thomas Burgesse of Benwick gives to Ann his wife certain property for life; half his boat to Ann his wife and half to Thomas Burgesse his son; certain property to Thomas his son; to his son Thomas' eldest daughter certain property on his wife's death; to his son's daughter Mary certain property on his wife's death; to his son Thomas Burgesse certain property and a certain sum; to Thomas Jeames certain property; the residue to his wife Ann. Witnesses: John Neale, Thomas Burgess. Below is a certificate of probate in Latin.
Will of Thomas Burgesse, Benwick, Cambridgeshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.320
- Dates of Creation
- 26 Apr. 1634 (Date of certificate of probate: 24 June 1634)
- 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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