Last Will and Testament of Christopher Okely
| Testator | Christopher Okely |
| Occupation | |
| Place | Pirton |
| Date created | 1617 |
| Probate date |
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People mentioned in the document
| Name | Relationship to testator | Details | Signed or Mark | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrystopher Okely | Self | From: Pyrton, County: Herts Comment: To be buried in Pirton Churchyard |
Marked | Testator |
| Thomas Okely | Son | Bequest Money: 2s | Legatee | |
| Richard Okely | Son | Bequest Money: 2s | Legatee | |
| Myldrede Okely | Wife | Bequest: Rest of goods & chattells | Executrix | |
| Richard Smyth | Signed | Witness | ||
| Thomas Sam | Signed | Witness | ||
| Samuell Meager | Marked | Witness |
Database record number: PROBH-340
Record from Probate documents at HALS, identifier [99HW2]
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.
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.