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- Will of Richard Asten of Titchfield; 1623; Undated, handwritten by
son-in-law Edmond Littlefield, signed by Richard's mark and proved 4
Jul 1623; Original (will, inventory and proving document) in
possession of Hampshire Records Office (Ref: 1623 A1 - 3 pages),
Winchester, ENG. Will proved by Agnes/Anne, his wife and executrix.
"In the name of God, Amen. I Richard Asten of Titchfield being
possessed of good and ? memory do commit both to God that gave it, my
body to the ground, my goods to my wife and children in trust payment
(?) as have all mentions (?). I make my wife Anes my sole executor. I
give to the Cathedral Church of Winchester, 3 shillings, 4 pence. I
give to my son Daniel one bullock of one year old to be paid at the
end of my lease. I give to my son Peter one bullock of one year old to
be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Richard twenty pounds
to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Joan five
pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter Emlen
five pounds to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my daughter
Elizabeth twelve pounds to be paid six months after my decease, to the
years of her she not having the use of it her ? (phrasing ?), my
executor shall have the
disposing of it to her use. I give to my daughter Anes a cow and a
bullock to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son Daniel's
son Richard two sheep. I give to his son Francis two sheep. I give to
my son Peter's two children a sheep each. I give to my daughter Joan's
child a sheep, all of these sheep to be paid within six months after
my decease. I give to my daughter Anes' three children three bullocks
two years old to be paid at the end of my lease. I give to my son in
law Edmond Littlefield a colt of three
years old. I give to my man John Shackleford five shillings in money.
I give my man William Hocraft 3 shillings in money. I give my boy John
Lodgyer a sheep. I give my maid Catorn a sheep. To all my god children
six pence apiece, all these small legacies ? to be paid six months
after my decease. I
make my son Richard one of my overseers and my neighbor Peter
Faithfull also, and I give them for their pains 3s 4d apiece and for ?
this my last will and testament.
Richard Astin his mark (A shakey vertical cross)
Signatures (?) of the Witnesses
Richard Asten
Peter Faithfull
Edmond Littlefield
(Proven) 4 July 1623"
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