In 1685 Michael Cornow was a beneficiary of his father's will.
In 1713/4 Michael Curnow and his brothers Robert and Peter were nominated administrators of the goods &c of their late brother William Curnow of Towednack, yeoman, after William's wife Mary renounced.
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Abstract of the Will of Michael Curnow of the Parish of Towednack in the County of Cornwall, Yeoman, written 30 Apr 1716, proved 29 Aug 1718. 2
Gives 10 shillings to his wife Margery.
Gives 5 shillings to his son Michael.
Gives 5 shillings to his daughter Jane.
Gives 5 shillings to his daughter Margery.
Gives 5 shillings to his son Jacob.
Gives 5 shillings to his son Hanniball.
Gives 5 shillings to his son William.
All the rest of his goods & chattels he gives to his brother Robert Curnow, appointing him sole executor of his last will and testament.
(his sign)
Witnesses: Thomas Trewhella, Dorathy Trewhella, Thomas Udey?
An inventory of the goods & chattels of Michael Curnow of the parish of Towednack, deceased, was appraised by Peter Curnow of the parish of Towednack and Hanniball Curnow of the parish of Ludgvan, on 15 Apr 1718. Sum total: £304 4s.