Family name also spelt PAINTER.
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In Mar 1641/2 Peter Painter of Towednack took the Protestation Oath.
In 1653 Peter Paynter was a beneficiary of the will of his uncle Walter Burlace of Paul, receiving 20 shillings.
In 1664 Peter Paynter of Towednack paid tax on two hearths.
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Abstract of the Will Nuncupative of Peter Painter of the Parish of Towednack in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, made 8 Apr 1670, proved 20 Jun 1671. 2
Gives one shilling to his daughter Catherin the wife of Robert Cornow of Towednack.
Gives one shilling to his daughter Jane Painter.
Gives one shilling to his daughter Elizabeth Painter.
Gives one shilling to his daughter Sibella the wife of Mathew Stevens.
Gives one shilling to his daughter Maudlyn Painter.
Gives one shilling to his daughter Jone Painter.
All the rest of his goods and chattels he gives to his wife Jane Painter, whom he appoints sole executrix of his nuncupative will and testament.
Witnesses: Robert Cornow, Mathew Steevens
An inventory of the goods & chattels of Peter Painter of the parish of Towednack, yeoman, lately deceased, was taken 23 Apr 1670 by Edmon Euren and Mathew Steevens. Sum total: £59 5s. 4d.