Last Will and Testament of William Collyngson
| Testator | William Collyngson |
| Occupation | Yeoman |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 1601 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Collingson | Self | Status: Yeoman, From: Pirton, County: Herts Comment: Body to be buried in Pirton churchyard |
Testator | |
| William Collingson | Bequest: One & a half acres Mill Way & Priors Hill, Land (acres): 2 | Legatee | ||
| Bennett Collingson | Bequest: One half acre Priors Hill & one acre Eylesmere; ewe & lamb; 2 quarters of barley, Land (acres): 3.5 Comment: Has land when he reaches 21 |
Legatee | ||
| Robert Collingson | Bequest: Great wether & one quarter barley | Legatee | ||
| Elizabeth Collingson | Bequest: One ewe & one quarter barley | Legatee | ||
| Elizabeth Collingson | Wife | Bequest: 2 acres of wheat & 7 acres of barley per year; 2 cows & 2 hogs yearly, plus firewood; benefit of orchard, Yearly annuity: £1 | Legatee |
Database record number: PROBH-105
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [3HW213]
Last Will and Testament:
Will conveys real (immovable) property ie land to heirs after an individual's death. Testament conveys personal (moveable) property to heirs. The term will eventually referred to both a Will and a Testament. A registered Will is an official copy made by a court clerk which is enrolled in a book.
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