In 1688 John Keigwin was one of the trustees of the will of his uncle James Praed of Trevethow, Esq.
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Abstract of the Will of John Keigwin of Mousehole in the Parish of Paul and County of Cornwall, written 19 Jun 1693, proved 12 Mar 1693/4. 5
Gives £200 to his son Richard, to be paid to him when he turns twenty-five.
Gives £200 to his son Roger, to be paid to him when he turns twenty-two.
Gives £200 to his son John, to be paid to him when he turns twenty-two.
Gives £200 to his daughter Margaret. And whereas Margaret was bequeathed £50 in the will of her aunt Catherine Gifford of which amount he has received £35 from Leonard Yeo of Devon, Esqr, in lieu of this amount he gives Margaret £100.
Gives £200 to his daughter Prudence, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.
Gives £240 to his daughter Joan, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.
Gives £200 to his daughter Elizabeth, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.
Gives £200 to his daughter Anne, to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.
Gives to his mother a gold ring worth 10 shillings.
Gives 10 shillings to Sampson Hutchens to buy him a ring.
Gives 10 shillings to the poor of the parish of Huish.
Gives to John Wills his best broadcloth black suit with his sword and belt.
Gives to his servant Jo: Hugh the rest of his clothing and 5 shillings.
Gives 5 shillings each to his other servants.
Gives 8 guineas of gold to his wife Margaret, along with all his gold now in her possession and £20 in silver.
Gives £2 to the poor of the parish of Paul.
Appoints his friends James Prade [Praed] of Trevethow, Esqr, Edward Penros of Penros, Esqr, John Burlace of Pendeen, Gent, Capt. Robert Yeo of Huish and Thomas Hawkins of Helston, Gent. co-executors of his last will and testament.
Witnesses: Thomas Yeo, James Strang, Florence Penrose
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John Keigwin was in Huish in the county of Devon when he fell ill and where he wrote his will. John Keigwin was buried in Huish.
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