• Christened: 19 Sep 1722, Wendron, Cornwall ¹
• Died: After 17 Jan 1743/4 ²

  Research Notes:

In November 1743 Samuel was the residuary legatee of his father's will. A couple of months later Samuel wrote his own will.

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Abstract of the Will of Samuel Pryor of the Parish of Wendron in the County of Cornwall, Blacksmith, written 17 Jan 1743/4, proved 10 Jun 1762. ²

Gives to his sister Rosea one shilling.

Gives to his sister Catherine one shilling.

Gives to his sister Frances £5 to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.

Gives to his sister Mary £5 to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.

Gives to his sister Jone £5 to be paid to her when she turns twenty-one.

All the rest of his goods and chattels &c. he gives to Henry Penticost, blacksmith, and Frances Pryor his mother-in-law* in trust for his brother John Pryor until he comes of age.

Appoints the said Henry Penticost and Frances Pryor co-executors of his last will and testament.

(signed)

Witnesses: Richd. Ralph, Henry Pentecost, Frances Pryor

* i.e. his father's second wife