Research Notes:

Bequeathed 20 shillings in the Will of his paternal grandmother Christian Bathe of Wootton Bassett, widow (written 1608).

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William son of Thomas Brinsden (burial record). William's father died just over a year later.

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Abstract of the Will of William Brinsden of Wootton Bassett in the County of Wiltes, Yeoman, written 8 Mar 1639, proved 19 Mar 1639/40. ³

Gives 2 shillings sixpence to the church of Wootton Bassett.

Gives 2 shillings sixpence to the poor [of Wootton Bassett].

Gives £25 to his son William Brinsden.

Gives £25 to his son Thomas Brinsden.

Gives £25 to his daughter Anne Brinsden.

Gives £25 to his daughter Alice Brinsden.

All the rest of his goods & chattels he gives to his wife Mary and makes her the sole executrix of his last will and testament.

Desires that his friends Robert Bathe and John Boxall be overseers of his last will and testament.

Witnesses: Thomas Lloyd, Richard Baath, Roger Brinsden, John Boxould, Robert Baath.