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Will of Thomas Fowler, senior, of Shillington, blacksmith. to 2 youngest sons, Edward and William - all working tools of my trade in my shop. to daughter Elizabeth - best bedstead and best feather bed.; long table in the hall; best chest; coffer with all the linen in it; 3 high joyned stools; my biggest kettle; little cupboard in the hall; 3 of my best pewter platters and a pair of andirons; 2 low stools.

8 Feb. 1654/5. Proved 2 Dec 1657

From: 1654 To: 1657

She is to have these immediately after testator's decease. The remainder of the household furniture is to be used by Wife Elizabeth for life, and after her death to be divided between Edward and William. To wife Elizabeth - use of half the house, out-houses and half profits of orchards etc To wife Elizabeth for life, remainder to son William :- 3 half acres freehold ,1/2 acre in Perymale Furlong, abutting South on ditch next Pirton field, Matthew Ansell West , George Peerson East, 1/2 acre in same field in Swineshave Furlong, Robert Fowler East, Richard Pakes West, 1/2 acre in Windmill Field. abutting down towards tenement late Thomas Nastins [?], and abutting on headland of Richard Poulter at other end, Mary Burrow North , Richard Pakes South. Executrix: wife Elizabeth

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Fowler, Thomas,
Fowler, Edward,
Fowler, William,
Fowler, Elizabeth,
Ansell, Matthew,
Peerson, George,
Fowler, Robert,
Pakes, Richard,
Nastins, Thomas,
Poulter, Richard,
Burrow, Mary

SHILLINGTON, Thomas will: Fowler, blacksmith, household furniture, field names, PROBATE