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Transcribed by Stephen Swailes, 2008
Samuel Ingrum - Will 1626

Samuelis Ingrum

In the name of God Amen I Samuell Ingrum
of Rushden in the county of Northampton weaver being sicke of bodie
but of a perfecte memory thankes be given to god for the same doth
this xvj th daie of October make and ordaine this my last will
and testament. First I bequeathe my soule into the hands of
Almightie God my maker and my bodie to be buryed in the church
yarde of Rushden. Imprimis I give to wifes sister Mary on ewe
Item I give to my elder daughter Mary and my second daughter
Lidia my middle lo(m)e to be sold on halfe yeare after my decease
and the money to be devyded betwixt them to their use Item I
give to my daughters Mary and Lidia on payre of flaxon sheetes
one paire of hempe sheetes, and two pewter dishes and theise
also to be devyded betwixt them also. Item I give to my yonger
daughter Elizabeth my Coobbard in the hall. Item I give to my
daughter Elizabeth my great Chest and two pewter dishes and
one paire of hempe sheetes and for all theise thinges my will is
that she shall have them performed to her by my executor at the
age of xxj tie yeares Item all the rest of my goods & Chattells
unbequeathed I give to my wife Elizabeth whom I make my executor
my debts legacies and funeral discharged. The marke
of Samuell Ingrum. Witnesse hereunto James Peake
Elisha Weedon, the marke of John Curtice.

Probate granted 16 March 1625/6


NRO Ref: N W 1st Series Book AV no 326
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