Henry Lovejoy, tailor of Great Marlow. Will proved 1630.
Says he weak in body but has a perfect memory.
Asks to be buried in Marlow churchyard as close to his first wife as is convenient.
Two silver spoons each to daughters Frances, Christian [a common name for girls in the past. Rarely if ever male] and Elizabeth. These spoons to be delivered to his aunt Christian Jackman for the girl's use.
Also to daughter Elizabeth £10 to be delivered to the same aunt who is to give of to her when she reaches 21 or marries whichever is soonest. If Elizabeth dies before then daughter Christian gets it instead.
Son Henry £10. This to be paid to John Fisher of Abingdon for him to employ for Henry's benefit and good until he 21 then it to be paid over to him.
Testastor's two sisters [names not given] 12p each.
Brother William testator's best suit of apparel.
Brother John testator's sword.
Brother Richard testator's hat and horseman's coat.
Rest of goods, chattels and ready money to loving wife Amat. She sole executor.
Witnessed by Will Stile, John ?Fisher, William James, Thomas Braughings, Geo Lovejoy.
Transcribed by Charlotte Day from a will held at the National Archives, Kew and summarized here.
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