Chelsfield Wills - Part 1
Abstracts of will from Chelsfield proved in
the Prerogative Court of Canterbury
George Pratt of Chelsfield dated
14 February 1649
Abstract of the will of George Pratt of Chelsfield dated
14 February 1649.
My body to be buried in Chelsfield churchyard among my
predecessors.
I leave to my son James Pratt all my lands and tenements in
Chelsfield
I leave to my wife Elizabeth £5 a year for life, to be paid
by my son James Pratt.
To my two grandchildren George and James Pratt £20 apiece at
age 21, to be paid by my son James Pratt, and they are to be each other’s
heirs if either should die under age.
If both die under 21 then the said £40 is to be paid to
Joane Pratt my grand-daughter.
To Joane Masters of Farnborough two bushels of wheat the
Michaelmas after my death.
To every one of my Godchildren 12d.
To my wife the bed I sleep on and all that belongs to it, two
pairs of sheets and the pieces of new flaxen cloth and the lambswool and
locks that is in the house, a chamber to dwell in and a joined chest.
After her death, I give the chest to my grandchild James Pratt.
To my three grandchildren two lambs apiece next Michaelmas
come 12 month.
All residue to my son James Pratt, and he to be Executor.
If my wife do not like to dwell with my son she shall not
carry out of the house any of the aforesaid moveables given her.
I appoint my brother in law Thomas Know and Richard Small of
Chelsfield to be Overseers and to have 5s. each.
George X Pratt witnesses Edward Smith, Nicholas X Mace
Memorandum: I give to my wife for her use during her dwelling
with my son the little brass kettle and one iron pot with one drink
vessel.
My Executor is to be bestow in a dinner at my burial 10 stone
of beef, 2 of my best wethers, a barrel of beer, and bread proportionable.
To the poor of Chelsfield to be distributed at the day of my
burial 10s.
Proved 20 August 1650 by James Pratt the son. [PCC
will PROB11/213]
Transcribed by Geoffrey
Copus