Last Will and Testament of Thomas Copcoote
| Testator | Thomas Copcoote |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 1610 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Copcoott | Self | Occupation: Grocer, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Signed | Testator |
| John Copcoott | Son | Bequest: Newly erected house where testator presently lives; share of bed and sheets, Bequest Money: £5 | Legatee | |
| Richard Copcoott | Son | Bequest: Sheep & lambs; share of bed and sheets, Bequest Money: £5 Comment: Until he is married to be allowed to live with his brother John |
Legatee | |
| William Copcoott | Son | Bequest Money: £5 | Legatee | |
| Benjamin Copcoott | Son | Bequest Money: £3 | Legatee | |
| Agnes Copcoott | Daughter | Bequest Money: £3 6s 8d Comment: Monies to be paid on or after the day of her marriage |
Legatee | |
| Mary Copcoott | Daughter | Bequest Money: £3 6s 8d Comment: Monies to be paid on or after the day of her marriage |
Legatee | |
| Rose Copcoott | Daughter | Bequest Money: £3 6s 8d Comment: Monies to be paid if God restores her to her former senses, and to be cared for in the house of John, testator's son |
Legatee | |
| Peter Copcoott | Son | Bequest: Piece of ground called Dufhouse close; table in parlor, Land (acres): 0.75 | Legatee | |
| Thomas Copcoott | Son | Bequest: Residue of goods & chattels, Bequest Money: £19 10s Comment: £14 of £19 10s already paid |
Executor | |
| Mr Fall | Comment: Owes testator money ??? | Other | ||
| Jnr John Smyth | Status: Curate | Signed | Witness | |
| John Hammond | Signed | Witness | ||
| Thomas Bullin | Marked | Witness |
Database record number: PROBH-107
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [21HW8]
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.
Inventory of Thomas Copcott
| Testator | Thomas Copcott |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 21 May 1610 |
| Probate date | 23 May 1610 |
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Items in the inventory
| Agricultural Value | £0 13s 4d |
| Agricultural Equipment | £0 3s 4d |
| Agricultural Equipment Details | wood, 2 ladders |
| Crops | wheat |
| Stated Acreage | 0.5 |
| Animal Value | £4 0s 0d |
| Animal Details | 2 beasts |
| Ready Money | £0 13s 4d |
| Clothes Value | £1 0s 0d |
| Household Goods | £6 6s 10d |
| Rooms | 4 |
| Room Detail | hall, parlour, loft over parlour, kitchen |
| Inventory Total | £10 2s 10d |
People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Copcott | Self | Status: Deceased, Occupation: Grocer, From: Pirton, County: Herts | Testator | |
| Thomas Bullin | Signed | Appraiser | ||
| Christopher Ockeley | Signed | Appraiser | ||
| Thomas Copcott | Executor |
Database record number: PROBH-477
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [21HW8]
Inventory:
Inventory lists belongings and their values, including such items as household goods, tools, and personal items. Occupations are often mentioned.
About Probate documents: Each will or inventory has a unique record number, each person mentioned in that will is linked to the unique record number.