Will of Robert Francis, Hemstead, Suffolk

Nuncupative will of Robert Francis, of Hemstead, Suffolk. He gives £5 to be paid to his son Robert by Alice his wife within 10 years, but if Robert the son should die before that, then John Norredge is to have 5/- of it and Robert Francis, his [nevye?] and godson is to have 5/. And to John Mabbet [wife's] child ...she be with one at this daye 5/-. The residue of all his goods...to Alice his wife whom he makes sole executrix. Witnessed by Raffe Bellward and Michael Middleton.

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Purchased from G. David, Cambridge, 8 February 1923

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