Will written 1675. Says he sick and weak but of sound mind.
Commends soul to God.
Burial at discretion of executors.
To his mother Dame Alice Borlase twenty shillings to buy a ring.
To cousin John Borlase of Great Marlow 20 shillings to buy a ring and to John's sister Mary Borlase £100 and to her sister Mrs Elisha Borlase £100.
Cousin Miss Mary Miller daughter of Humphrey Miller and Mary his wife (who is the testator's sister) £100 when she reaches the age of 21. [The term Cousin was used for nieces and nephews as well as other relatives at this time].
To .... ...ence £5
Mr William Barton £5
Mr Henry Cant of Hillingdon £5
To John Ingwood £5
Money to buy rings for each of the servants who live with brother John Borlase.
Loving friends Andrew Duffield of Medmenham, John ...of Hambledon, Thomas Clayton of Henley and Peter Dicconson of Medmenham and to John ...ley of Hambledon 15 shillings each to buy rings.
All linen,woollens, swords, belts to George ....well
To my dear and loving John Borlase of Bockemore [Bockmer] in Medmenham, baronet all rest of his estate after legacies, debts and funeral expenses paid. This John made executor of the will too.
Witnessed by Henry Cant, William Barton ,John Norcott.
I (Charlotte Day) transcribed then summarized this PCC will from a copy obtained from the National Archives, Kew.
Many local wills are available on this blog including about a half dozen from Medmenham.
©Marlow Ancestors. You are very welcome to use my transcription summary for local or family history purposes with credit to this blog.
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