Mary Sanderson, widdo, gent, out of her house in Fetter Lane (burial record)
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Abstract of the Will of Mary Saunderson of the Parish of Saint Andrew Holborn in London in the County of Middlesex, Widow, written 8 Nov 1624, proved 18 Feb 1625/6. 4
(Names of family members are underlined.)
Wills that her body be buried in the parish church of St. Andrews in Holborne where she now lives.
Notes, in regard to her two sons, Montague and Edward, that Edward's estate is less than was intended to him by his father and, as such, is in great need. Accordingly she directs that Montague accept £50 for his part of the estate, out of the moneys currently in the hands of Mr. Cyprian Morsse, and to be paid to Montague when he turns twenty-one or marries, whichever happens first.
Gives and bequeaths to her father Anthony Palmer Esqr. and to her mother-in-law his wife, 40 shillings each for rings.
Gives to her brother Edward Palmer Esqr. 20 shillings to buy a ring and six of her best handkerchiefs, and to Edward's wife two of her best gold "coyses" and two "Crosse Clothes."
Gives to her sister Prudence Davies a lawn sheet.
Gives to her sister Martha Palmer her best gown and petticoat.
Gives to her brother-in-law William Barton a piece of chainlet which is in her trunk to make him a suit. And to her sister Katherine his wife her second best gown and petticoat and a red beige gown.
Gives to her brother Nathaniel Palmer 20 shillings to buy him a ring, should he ask for it.
Bequeaths £3 to her brother Augustine Palmer when he becomes a free man of the city of London.
Gives to her uncle Edward Watts 20 shillings to buy him a ring, and to his wife two of her better aprons.
Gives her damask petticoat to her aunt Mrs. Dorothy Patrickson.
Gives to her goddaughter and niece Elizabeth Cave her gold "carcanett"(?)
Gives to her friend Mr. Robert Blackwell her gold seal.
Gives to Mrs. Fryer her piece of Lancashire linen cloth.
Gives to his friend Mr. Doctor Wilson and his wife 20 shillings to make them rings.
Gives 20 shillings to Mr. Bridger her son's schoolmaster.
Gives to Mr. Wells and his wife 20 shillings to make them rings.
Gives to her friend Sir Edmond Fowler of Islington 40 shillings to buy a ring, and to his Lady her red velvet pillow and her green velvet case of bottles....
Gives to Richard Stainier? alias Webster her sister Davies' old servant 40 shillings.
Gives to her nephews Charles and John Davies 20 shillings each.
Gives to Mrs. Bradly two of her holland smocks.
Gives to Mrs. Aston her cobweb lawn apron and an apron wrought aroundabout, being beholden to her for her efforts and attention during her sickness.
Gives 10 shillings each to Mr. and Mrs. Deane.
She gives to Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. Dowse, Mrs. Lickquerish, Mrs. Smith and her husband at Holborne, as well as to her landlord Mr. Rowe, 10 shillings each.
Gives 20 shillings to her friend Mrs. Freshwater wife of Thomas Freshwater, Esqr.
Gives £20 to her kinsman and careful servant Edward Fitzhughe, along with all her books.
And concerning her maid Barbara who deserves nothing from her but yet desires that she have her worst gowns, petticoats, linen and woollens as she sees fit.
Gives to her brother David her best diamond ring.
All the rest and residue of her personal estate she gives and bequeaths to her son Edward Saunderson whom she makes sole executor of her last will and testament when he reaches the age of twenty-one years. In the meantime she makes her uncle Montague Watts and her friend the said Mr. Thomas Freshwater overseers, giving them £10 each for their efforts.
Gives £5 each to Mr. Fenton and Mr. Smith for their assistance during her sickness.
(Signed)
Witnesses: H. Brooke, William Ley, Edward Fitzhugh
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