Source: TNA, PROB 11/2250
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 the Parish of Whitestone in the County of Devon being in health and of sound mind and memory do make this my last last Will and Testament as follows that after all my just debts are discharged I hereby give and bequeath everything I am possessed whatsoever or whereso- ever unto my three nephews Joseph West Pike William Pike and Robert Pike sons of my brother Robert Pike Wheelwright of the same place to be equally divided between them On the same time I do appoint my brother Robert sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament to which I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirty two John Pike Signed and delivered in the presence of us John Stocker Jnor John Stocker Senr Proved at London the 18th April 1857 before the Judge by the Oath of Robert Pike the brother the sole Exor to whom Admon was granted he having been first sworn (by Comon) duly to administer
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