Family name also spelled HUCHENS.
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In 1708 Arthur Hutchens of Paul, yeoman, was a bondsman for the Administration of the goods &c. of William Pearce of Paul.
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Lease, Brewinney in Paul churchtown, 15 Aug 1710. 2
Parties:
1) Philip Rashleigh of Menabilly, esquire, to
2) Arthur Hutchens of Paul, gentleman.
Lease for 99 years.
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In May 1716 Arthur Hutchens of Paul, gentleman, was a bondsmen for the Administration of the goods &c. of Richard Jenkyn of Paul, fisherman.
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Abstract of the Will of Arthur Hutchens of the Parish of Paul in the County of Cornwall, Gentleman, written 6 May 1718, proved 22 Oct 1718. 3
Gives £100 to his wife Jone Hutchens, over and above the settlement he made to her.
Gives £10 to his mother Penelope Hutchens.
Gives £500 to his daughter Penelope Hutchens, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one or within three months after her marriage, whichever happens first.
Gives £500 to his daughter Margerett Hutchens, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one or within three months after her marriage, whichever happens first.
Gives £500 to his daughter Mary Hutchens, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one or within three months after her marriage, whichever happens first.
Gives £500 to his daughter Julian Hutchens, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one or within three months after her marriage, whichever happens first.
Gives £500 to his daughter Ruth Hutchens, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one or within three months after her marriage, whichever happens first.
Gives to Arthur Hutchens the son of his kinsman John Hutchens of Crowan in co. Cornwall all his right and property in his half-share of a lease of the tenement Angegollan in Crowan.
Gives £5 to his servant Peregrine Cornwall (the Black).
Gives a guinea of gold each to his executors, to buy them mourning rings.
Appoints his wife Jone Hutchens, his sister Mary Bodenar, and his friends James Keigwin, Esquire, Henry Pendarves and John Boson Gents, co-executors of his last will and testament.
(Signed)
Witnesses: Wm Paul Jnr, Christopher Roberts, John Thomas
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In October 1718 Arthur Hutchens was named in his mother's will as the father of Penelope, Margaret, Mary, Julian and Ruth.