It is likely this is the same Grace Chesterman who, in 1677, was bequeathed £60 in the Will of Thomas Chesterman of Inner Temple London, Gent. Thomas refers to Grace as his sister and in the same sentence made a bequest to his brother-in-law Michael Chesterman. Thomas Chesterman was buried in Clyffe Pypard, in accordance with his Will, on 28 Dec 1677. If it is correct that this Grace was Thomas's sister, then Grace and her husband Michael were cousins of a sort, although the exact relationship is unclear at this stage.
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Grace Chesterman, widow, was granted probate of her husband's personal effects in May 1691.
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Grace Chesterman widow (burial record)
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An inventory of the goods & chattels of Grace Chesterman late of the Parish of Cleeve Pepper in the County of Wilts, deceased, was taken by Roger Spackman and William Wheeler on 10 Aug 1704 and valued to £50 11s.
Abstract of the Will of Grace Chesterman of Wood Street in the Parish of Cleeve Pepper [Clyffe Pypard] in the County of Wilts, Widow, written 28 Apr 1698, proved 4 Oct 1704. 2
Gives to her cousin Margaret Smith who now lives with her a feather bed & bedstead, a yellow coverlet, two sheets, two bolsters, a chest, a chair: the one already in her chamber, a brass skillet, three pewter platters, a pewter candlestick, two barrells and £12.
Gives to her cousin Jeane Taylor two shillings sixpence a year for as long as she lives to keep her from the alms of the parish.
Allows £8 to cover her funeral expenses.
Makes her cousin Thomas Chesterman of Tocknam the sole executor of her last will and testament.
(her mark)
Witnesses: Richard Phillips, Jone Simse.
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