• Christened: 10 May 1696, Towednack, Cornwall ¹
• Buried: 25 Nov 1750, Towednack, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

In 1737 Peter Curnow was the sole executor and residuary legatee of his father's will.

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Abstract of the Will of Peter Curnow of the Parish of Towednack in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 24 Nov 1750, proved 20 Mar 1751. ²

Gives an annuity of 10 shillings to his sister Cathrine Martins.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin William Ninis.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin John Ninis.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin Isaac Ninis.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin Richard Curnow.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin Jacob Curnow.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin Peter Curnow.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin Jone the wife of Will: Curnow.

Gives 5 shillings to his cousin Jone the wife of Matthew Stevens.

Gives 1 shilling to his cousin Matthew Curnow.

Gives £10 to Anne the daughter of Matthew Curnow, to paid to her when she turns twenty-one.

Gives his lands and tenements to Richard Curnow and Mathew Curnow, sons of Mathew Curnow, appointing them co-executors of his last will and testament.

Nominates the said Mathew Curnow as trustee of his will during the minority of the executors.

(his sign)

Witnesses: John James, Thomas James

An inventory of the goods & chattels, rights & credits, of Peter Curnow late of the parish of Towednack, yeoman, deceased, was taken and appraised by Thomas James and John James on 6 Mar 1750/1. Total value: £65 5s.