Abstract of the Will of Lewis Southcombe, the elder, of Rose Ash

Proved 2 Oct 1663

Taken from: Wilkin, W.H. Genealogical notes on 3 Roseash families. Typescript [1930?] [Westcountry Studies Library - msx929.2/SOU]

Transcribed by Fay Sampson

Noncupative Will dated 12 July 1663 (Statement by Lewis Southcomb and John Southcomb)
pr Barum 2 Oct 1663.

20/- to the Poor of Rose Ash - "to be distributed at the time of his ffunerall"

Residuary Legatee and Sole Exr Lewis Southcomb, the son of Lewis Southcomb his son

Mentions his son George Southcomb's children; Elizabeth, daughter of his son Lewis; his grandson Hugh Southcomb; John, son of his son John.

"item he gave unto John Southcomb his sonne his chest standing in his Chamber near the window."

"item he gave unto Margrett Courteney his daughter the Bed which usually stands upon the said Chest."