• Born: Abt 1670, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall
• Married: 24 Sep 1693, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 15 Jun 1730, Mawgan in Pydar, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

Abstract of the Will of Arthur Benny of the Parish of Mawgan in Pydar, written 12 May 1730, proved 17 May 1731. ²

Appoints his wife Mary Benny and his son Richard Benny co-executors of his will, Richard to pay his mother £10 per year.

Gives £5 to his eldest son Martin.

Gives £5 to his second son Francis.

Gives £40 to his younger son William.

Gives 5 shillings to his daughter Florence.

(his mark)

Witnesses: William Houghton, Walter Benny, John . . . . . . .

An inventory of the goods & chattels of Arthur Benny deceased was taken and appraised by Nicholas Robarts and William Houghton on 22 Jun 1730 and valued to £151 5s. 0d.