Source: TNA, PROB 11/682
Also, if you are a male Pike/Pyke (or you know one) who may be willing to do a genealogical DNA test, then please check out the Pike DNA Project for which I am a volunteer coordinator. There are several Pike/Pyke families that are not yet represented in the project, and for whom participants are wanted.
I John Pike of Cirencester in the County of Glocester Baker Do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following Vizt I give unto my beloved Wife Frances All my Goods and Personal Estate whatsoever and I make and Ordain her the Sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Sett my hand and Seal the Eighth day of January in the Seventh year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lord George the Second by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith &c Annoq Dom 1733 John Pike his mark Signed Sealed Published and declared by the above named John Pike as his last Will and Testament in the Presence of Wm Grayhurst Edwd Fowler This Will was proved at London before the Right Worshipfull John Bettesworth Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted the Second day of April in the year of Our Lord One thousand Seven hundred and thirty seven by the Oath of Frances Pike Widow the Relict of the deceased and Sole Executrix in the said Will named To whom administration was granted of all and Singular the Goods Chattells and Creditts of the said deceased being first Sworn by Commission duly to Administer
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