In 1682—as one of the seven children of John Prior and his wife Zenobia Pryor (née Wearn)—Thomas was left 30 shillings in the will of his uncle Henry Wearn of Wendron.
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Abstract of the Will of Thomas Pryor of the Parish of Wendron in the County of Cornwall, written 9 Jan 1731/2, proved 11 May 1732. 2
Gives 5 shillings each to his brothers William Pryor, Henry Pryor and John Pryor.
Gives £10 each to his niece Phillippa the wife of Roger Trounce and to her sister Elizabeth.
Gives £5 to Simon son of Roger Trounce and his niece Phillippa.
Gives £5 to Mary the daughter of his brother William Pryor.
Gives £10 to Ann the daughter of his brother Joseph Pryor.
Gives £5 to Mary Pryor daughter of his cousin germain William Pryor of Falmouth.
Appoints his brother Joseph Pryor sole executor of his last will and testament.
(signed)
Witnesses: Roger Trounce, John Smith, John Gill
An inventory of the goods and chattels of Thomas Pryor of the parish of Wendron lately deceased was taken on 27 Jan 1731/2 by John Bolithoe and Tho: Watts and valued to £429 0s.