07 December 1657 Will of John Culliford of South Petherton, Somerset, husbandman (proved 08 April 1658)

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In the name of God Amen
I John Culyford of Drayton in the parish of Southpetherton and County of 
Somersett husbandman beinge very aged and weake of body but of perfect remembrance
(Blessed be God) doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament the Seaventh
day of December in the yeare of our Lord one Thousand six hundred Fifty and
seaven in manner and forme followinge Vizt Imprimis I give and bequeath 
my Soule into the handes of Allmighty God And my body to Christian buriall
Item I give unto Henry and Elizabeth the two Children of William Staple 
Twenty Shillings apeece to be paid in six monethes after my decease Item I 
give to Thomas the sonne of Thomas Pyke twenty shillings to be paid in
six monethes after my decease Item I give to Robert Staple twenty shillings 
to be paid in Six monethes after my decease Item I give to Susanna
Culliford my brother Hughes daughter three poundes to be paid in one yeare
after my decease Item I give to Anne Culliford my brother Hughes daughter 
twenty shillings and to her Child twelve pence to be paid in one yeare after 
my decease Item I give to my brother John Culliford of Chard parish twoe 
shillings Item I give to Elizabeth my brother Johns daughter twenty shillings to be 
paide in one yeare after my decease Item I give to Robert the sonne of 
John Culliford my brother Twelve pence And to his two Children two shillings 
sixe pence a peece to be paid in one yeare after my decease Item I give to
John my brother Johns sonne all my wearinge apparrell (exceptinge onely my
best C????) to be delivered in fortnight after my decease if lawfully demanded
Item I give to my wife Susanna all my household goods and all mine other 
goods not before given whom I make and ordaine my full and whole Executrix The
marke of John Culliford Witnes hereunto John Greenway William Staple Thomas 
Pike

This will was proved at London the Eighth day of the 
moneth of Aprill in the yeare of our Lord God accordinge to the ???puta-
tion of the Church of England one Thousand six hundred Fifty Eight before 


the Judge for probat of Wills and grantinge Administracons lawfully authorized
by the oath of Susan Culliford the relict of the said deceased and Sole
executrix named in the said Will to whom was committed administracon of all
and Singular the goods Chattles and debtes of the said deceased shee the said 
Susan being first sworne in due forme of lawe by vertue of a Commission
well and truly to Administer the same

In the name of God Amen
I John Culliford of Drayton in the parish of South Petherton in the County of 
Somersett husbandman beinge very aged and weake of body but of perfect remembrance
(blessed be God) doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament the seaventh


day of December in the yeare of our Lord one Thousand six hundred Fifty and 
seaven in manner and forme followinge (vizt) Imprimis I give and bequeath my Soule 
into the handes of Allmighty God And my body unto Christian buryall Item I give 
unto Henry and Elizabeth the two Children of William Staple twenty shillings apeece
to be paid in six monethes after my decease Item I give to Thomas the sonne
of Thomas Pyke twenty shillings to be paid in six monethes after my decease Item
I give to Robert Staple twenty shillings to be paid in six monethes after my
decease Item I give to Susanna Culliford my brother Hughes daughter twenty shill-
ings And to her childe twelve pence to be paid in one yeare after my decease Item I
give to my brother John Culliford of Chard parish two shillings Item I give unto
Elizabeth my brother Johns daughter twenty shillings to be paid in one yeare after my
decease Item I give to Robert the sonne of John Culliford my brother twelve pence 
And to his two Children two shillings six pence apeece to be paid in one yeare after 
my decease Item I give to John my brother Johns sonne all my wearinge apparrell
(exceptinge only my best Coate) to be delivered in fortnight after my decease if lawfully de-
manded Item I give to my wife Susanna all my howsehold goods and all mine other
goods not before given whom I make and ordaine my full and whole Executrix The
marke of John Culliford Witnes hereunto John Greenway William Staple Thomas 
Pike

Thie will was proved att London the Eighth daie of the 
moneth of Aprill in the yeare of our Lord God one Thousand six hundred Fifty
Eight before the Judges for probat of Wills and grantinge administracons lawfullie 
authorized by the oath of Susann Culliford the Relict of the said deceased and Sole
Executrix named in the said will to whom was committed administracon of all
and singular the goods Chattles and debtes of the said deceased Shee being first 
Sworne by vertue of a Commission well and truly to Administer the same

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