4th son, named in the will of his brother Thomas 1593.
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Abstract of the Will of Richard Kempthorne of the Parish of Merther in the County of Cornwall, written 7 Feb 1607/8, proved ?. 2
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Names as beneficiaries of his will his wife Constance, his children Richard, Constance, Elizabeth and John.
Makes his wife Constance and his son Richard residuary legatees and co-executors of his last will and testament.
Nominates his brother-in-law Thomas Kendall, Esq. and John Cayn, gent. as overseers of his last will.
An inventory of the goods and chattels of Richard Kempthorne of the parish of Merther, gentleman, deceased, was taken 8 Mar 1607/8 by John Kempthorne and William Penrosse.