In 1685 Peter Curnow was sole executor and a beneficiary of his father's will.
In 1713/4 Peter Curnow and his brothers Robert and Michael were nominated administrators of the goods &c of their late brother William Curnow of Towednack, yeoman, after William's wife Mary renounced.
In 1718 Peter Curnow of Towednack and Hannibal Curnow of Ludgvan took inventory of the goods &c. of (Peter's brother) Michael Curnow of Towednack, yeoman.
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Abstract of the Will of Peter Curnow of the Parish of Towednack in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 8 Jan 1731/2, proved 3 Feb 1736/7. 2
Gives to his wife Jane, if she refuses to accept her jointure in Embla, an annuity of £6. If his wife decides to move away from son Peter Curnow, he also gives her a milk cow.
He gives £10 to the children of his son John Curnow.
Gives £20 to his son Robert Curnow.
Gives to his daughter Mary Roberts and her children a guinea for life.
Gives to his daughter Ann Curnow and her children one guinea for life.
Gives £60 to his daughter Katherine Curnow.
All the rest of his goods and chattels, money, bills & bonds, he gives to his son Peter Curnow, appointing him sole executor of his last will and testament.
(Signed)
Witnesses: John Ceely, Jane Richards, Matthew Curnow
An inventory of the goods & chattels of Peter Curnow of the parish of Towednack, deceased, was appraised by Robert Curnow and Robert Curnow Junr. of Towednack, yeoman, on 7 Jun 1736. Total value: £179 10s. 4d.
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