Robert Bathe was bequeathed 20 shillings in the Will of his maternal grandmother, Margery Skeate (written 1604).
In the Will of his paternal grandmother, Joane Bathe of Wootton Bassett, widow, Robert was bequeathed the tableboard and the frame/forme in the hall of her house (1620).
In 1639 Robert Bathe was one of the overseers of the Will of his friend William Brinsden of Wootton Bassett, yeoman. This was most likely the same William Brinsden who with others took inventory of the goods and chattels of Robert's grandfather, Richard Bathe of Wootton Bassett, in 1615.
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Abstract of the Will of Robert Bathe of Wotton Basset in the County of Wiltes, Yeoman, written 27 Aug 1672, inventory taken 2 Sep 1672, will proved 5 May 1673. 4
Gives & bequeaths to his son Richard Bathe his house and back garden, and after Richard's death to Patient Bathe, Richard's wife, and to their heirs forever. And for lack for such heirs he gives & bequeaths the same to his son Thomas Bathe and his heirs.
Gives & bequeaths to his daughter Mary Webb one coffer standing in the chamber.
Gives & bequeaths to Thomas Newth the son of his daughter Jone Newth his biggest kettle.
Gives & bequeaths to his said son Richard Bathe his tableboard, cupboard & benches.
Gives & bequeaths to his son-in-law William Webb one joyne chaire standing in the chamber and one pair of . . . . . . .
Gives & bequeaths to Anne Parker the daughter of his daughter Susan Parker one petticoat and one pewter platter.
Gives & bequeaths to Mary Newth daughter of his said daughter Joane Newth one petticoat and one ----coat.
All the rest of his goods and chattels he gives & bequeaths to his son Thomas Bathe whom he makes the sole executor of his last will and testament.
Nominates his brother John Bathe and Richard Clarke to be overseers of his last will and testament.
(his mark)
Witnesses: Rich. Ffrys, Francis Crippes, John Baath.
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