In 1685 Robert Curnow of Towednack was a beneficiary of his father's will and with Matthew Stevens of St. Ives took inventory of his father's personal effects.
In 1713/4 Robert Curnow and his brothers Peter and Michael were nominated administrators of the goods &c of their late brother William Curnow of Towednack, yeoman, after William's wife Mary renounced.
In 1718 Robert Curnow was sole executor and residuary legatee of the will of his brother Michael Curnow of Towednack.
In January 1738/9 Robert Curnow was a witness to the will of (his brother) David Curnow of Towednack. The following month Robert Curnow and his son of the same name took inventory of David's goods & chattels.
In May 1738 Robert Curnow of Towednack, yeoman, was granted Administration of the goods &c of his son Andrew Curnow of Penzance.
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Abstract of the Will of Robert Curnow of the Parish of Towednack in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 21 Jan 1743/4, proved 7 Mar 1744/5. 2
Gives £45 to his daughter Wilmot the wife of Paul Quicke of the parish of Towednack, deceased.
Gives 1 guinea to his daughter Katharine the wife of Matthew Stevens of the parish of Zennor. He also gives Katharine the clock that she now has.
Gives £45 to his daughter Mary the wife of James Quicke of the borough of St. Ives.
Gives a half guinea each to his daughters' children.
All the rest of his goods and chattels, real and personal estate, he gives to his son Robert Curnow, whom he appoints sole executor of his last will and testament.
(Signed)
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