Abstract of the Will of William Parsons of Broadtowne in the Parish of Cleeve Pepper in the County of Wiltes, Yeoman, written 18 Sep 1631, proved 16 Dec 1631. 1
Gives 3 shillings 4 pence to the parish church of Clyffe Pypard.
Gives 10 shillings to the poor people of Clyffe Pypard.
Gives £5 to his son Thomas Parsons.
Gives £25 to Alice Parsons, William Parsons Marie Parsons, Joseph Parsons and Anne Parsons, children of his said son Thomas Parsons, to be equally divided between them.
Gives to his son Richard Parson seven kyne and one hayrick, one red hogg, two flytches of bacon, and one half of his pewter, brass, bed linen, woollen . . . . . . . , cowls and milk vessels.
Gives to his sister-in-law Edythe Horsell of Wootton Bassett, widow, one weight of wool and a bushell of wheat.
Gives 10 shillings to his servant Elizabeth Moore.
Nominates his brother-in-law Robert Bathe and his neigbour Robert Harlicke to be overseers of his last will and testament, given them 5 shillings apiece for the pains.
All the rest of his goods, chattels, household stuff, plate and debts he gives to his son John Parsons whom he makes executor of his last will and testament.
(his mark)
Witnesses: George Lane, John Sadler
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An inventory of the goods & chattels of William Parsons lately deceased of Broadtowne in the County of Wiltes, yeoman, on 23 Oct 1631, by Roger Spackman, John Spackman et al. and valued at £137 11s. 8d.
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