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| William Westaway Inwardleigh 13th Jan 1605 (back to top)William Westwaye of Inwardleigh in the County of Devon. My body to the Christian buryall in the earthe from whence it came.Item I give unto my sonne Ellys Westway £3Item I give unto my fower daughters viz :-Elizabeth, Paschowe and Johane to each of them £3. All the residue of my goods and chattels not given nor bequeathed I do give and bequeath unto Grace my wiffe whom I doe make and constitute my whole and sole Executrix of this my last will and testament to see the same performed and to dispose of my goods as she in her discretion shall think best for my soules health . Lastely I doe appointe and instruct Mr George Fortescue and Mr John Northleighe to be my overseers to see this my will performed. Witnessed by George Fortescue, John Northleigh, Richard Lentbarbe, Nicholas Westlake. Inventory £27. 13. 4.
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| John Westaway of Sampford Courtenay Dated 6 November, 1606 (back to top)Letters of Administration of the goods and chattels of John Westawaie of Sampford Courtenay granted 6 November, 1606 to Alice Westawaie of Sampford Courtenay relict administratrix during the minority and on behalf of Andrew, Thomas & John Westaway his sons and Wilmot his daughter. Admon Bond £120 to Alice Westaway of Sampford Courtenay, widow, Thomas Ellys of Sampford Courtenay, yeoman, Henry Westaway of Sampford Courtenay, yeoman. Witneses Robert White & Edri St. Hill. Mks of Alice Westaway, Thomas Ellis and Henry Westaway. Inventory by Thomas Ellis, John Nucumbe & Henry Westawaie £83. 6s
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John Westaway of Ingarleigh 1609 (back to top)
Extract of the Letters of Administration of the goods and chattels, rights and credits of John Westaway of Ingarleigh, 2 May 1609. Granted 2 May 1609 to John Westaway of Ingarleigh natural and lawful son of deceased, Admon Bond John Westaway of Ingarleigh, co Devon, yeoman £100 John Westaway of the same (sic)Inventory by Joseph Crocker, Robert Bowden & Alexander Westawaye, 1 May 1609 £35. 0. 0.
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Alice Westaway of Sampford Courtenay dated 7 Dec. 1609 (back to top)
Letters of Administration of the goods and chattels of Alice Westaway of Sampford Courtenay. Granted 7 Dec 1609 to Thomas Ellys of Sampford Courtenay natural brother of deceased during the minority of Andrew, Thomas, John & Wilmot Westaway, her children. Admon Bond £200. Thomas Ellis of Sampford Courtenay, husbandman, Andrew Westaway of the same. Witness Robert White. Mk of Thomas Ellis, mk of Andrew Westaway
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Gilbert Westaway of Sampford Courtenay - 1611 (back to top)Extract of the will of Gilbert Westaway of Sampford Courtenay. Dated 9 Sep 1611 Proved 24 Oct 1611 Gilbert Westaway of the parish of Sampford Courtneye in the county of Devon, yeoman. My body to Christian burial. Item I give to the poore of the said parish 12d to be distributed to them by my son Barnebye and by my executrix. Item I give and bequeath to my sonne William Westaway £6. 13s 4d. Item to Alice Westaway, Agnes Westaway, Sidwell Westaway & Johane Westaway daughters of my son Barnabye to every of them 6s 8d apiece to be put to the use of the said children by the discretion of my said sonne Barnabye and my overseer until they attain the full age of 21.The rest of my goods not given nor bequeathed I give unto my daughter Alice Westaway whom I make my whole and sole executrix.Item I desire and appoint William Norcote of Bowmeade and Gieles Yeeles to bee my rulers and overseers of this my will. Witnesses Gieles Yeeles and Wm Hurst. Inventory taken by Wm Quycke, Barnaby Westaway, Wm Norcote & Gieles Elles 17 Oct 1611. Inventory £33. 4s 4d
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| William Westaway of Belstone, husbandman dated 7 Oct. 1615 prov. 21 Nov. 1615 (back to top)Wife Alice, daughter Earth Westaway, sons Henry & John, sister Johanne Arscott, Wm Yolland, clerk, Richard Hampton, Wm Arscott. Bond of Alice Westaway & Richard Arscott of Okehampton for the proper administration during the minority of John the son and executor. Inventory taken by John Paule & Richard Arscott 19 Nov 1615 £13. 16s. 4d. Proved in Arch. Of Totnes 21 Nov. 1615 by Alice the relict during minority of John the son and executor.(William Westaway married Alse Arscott 5th May, 1604)
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| Barnabye Westawaye of Sampford Courtnye. Dated 1 July 1618 (back to top)I, Barnabe Westawaye of Samford Courtnye in the county of Devon, yeoman not willing for to dye and departe hence intestate but according to the good will of God being settled in patience and comforted with his heavenly grace and also in perfect charity with all the world do ordayne and make this my last will etc. in manner following. My bodie to be buried in the churchyard of Sampford Courtnye. Item to the poor of Sampford Courtnye one sheep, the sheep to be sold and the money distributed.Item to my eldest daughter Alce one koweItem to my daughter Agnes one koweItem to my daughter Sidwill the beaste yeowe that I haveItem to my daughter Joane towe yeowes. Item to my daughter Marye one kowe or seven nobles of money which she think good.Item to my sonne Gilbert one heaffer yearling. And the same goods now given and bequeathed unto my children to remayne in theare mothers use until they come in age. The rest of all my goods and chattels not before given nor bequeathed I give unto Joane whome I doe constitute my overseers. Witnesses Richard Quicke, Wm Knight, Wm Westawaye. Inventory £28. 3s 8d. The Inventory of all the chattels moveable and unmoveable of one Barnabe Westawaye of Sampford Courtnye in the county of Devon, yeoman deceased the 27th daye of July in the year of our Sovereign Lord King James the XV1 and of Scotland the L11 and praysed the XV11 daye of September by Richard Quicke, Giles Ellis and others £28. 3s 8d
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| Elles Westawaye of Inwardlye in co. Devon, husbandman - 1620 (back to top) Extract of the will of Elles Westaway of Ingerley Dated 10 Nov 1618 Proved 19 March, 1620. Elles Westawaye of Inwardlye in Co Devon, husbandman. Item To Agnes my wife two of my best kyne five of my best ewes and my best bed performed in like sort with my best bedsteads, my best swine hoggs, my best brassen crocke, my best brassen canne, the one moetie of my tynnen vessel, my beste coffer with all her apparel, one lome and pair of wool cards, the one halfendeale of my corn in the barne with sufficient fodder for the findings and mentenance of her two lyne until the third daye of May next after my decease.Item. To son Robert £11. Item to my daughter Mary £10 and to Nycoll her daughter one lamb. Item to the said Mary one lamb. Item to my said sonne the best one lamb. Item to Wilmot my daughter, £10 and one lamb. Item to my said wife Agnes the one moietie of my tenement called Golberton after my decease during all the term unexpired which I hold by devise of Thomas Fulford late of Fulford, Esquire, deceased (if she keep her self unmarried). And also take not any of her children or any other to dwell with her in or upon the said moiety or any part thereof without the consent of my sonne William otherwise said moietie to be wholly to the said William my executor and he to pay said Agnes my wife £6 yearly during all the said terme provided she happen so long to live.The rest of my goods and chattels I give to my said sonne William whom I constitute and appoint my sole and only executor. Witnesses, Wm Calmady, Wm Hurste and Wilmot Speere. Inventory by Henry Pill, Symon Westaway and William Westaway. £111. 9s 5d
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| John Westaway of Belstone Dated 10 November, 1622. Proved 25 Nov. 1622 (back to top) Sons Thomas & Richard, wife Johan. Witnesses Giles Ellis & Richard Westaway. Inventory by Henry Picke & Giles Ellis 23 Nov. 1622 |
Henry Westaway of Sampford Courtenay. Dated 24 Jan. 1633. Proved 17 Feb. 1634 (back to top) Henry Westaway of Sampford Courtenay in co. .Devon,yeoman. My body to ohristian buriall. Item. I give unto the chaple of Sticklepath 3s 4d. Item. To my wife Johan two kyne, my second best Brasse pann, three messe of pewter vassell my second best brasse panne, three messe of pewter vassell my second best crocke ten yewes, my feather bedd wherein I usually lodge with boulster coverlet and blanket, the third part of my corn in Barn and field and my will is that the table in the hall, the cupboard, my standing bedstead, my table bord in the chamber within the hall, my large spit and my barr Iron shall remayne still in the house so that Johan my wife secure to my executor that he shall not be defrauded of it otherwise my executor shall take it at his will and pleasure. Item. To my wife Johan the third part of all such wood as is in Reeks of dry within the house. Item. I give unto Lawrence Westaway my sonne £10. item. Unto Henry Westaway sonne of Lawrence £5 at 21. Item. Unto Lawrence Westawaye son of Laurence Westawaye 40s as aforesaid. Item. Unto Thomasine Westawaye, Mary Westawaye & Julian Westawaye daughters of the said Lawrence Westaway 20s apiece. Item To William Westaway 20s a yeare. To William Heywood son of Andrew Heywood of Belstone deceased 20s. Item To Julian Heywood, my daughter one heifer of two years old. Item. Unto John Heywood, Andrew Heywood, Elizabeth Heywood & Typhanie Heywood sons and daughters of Andrewe Heywood of Belstone deceased one yewe sheep apiece. Item To John Avery, William Avery, Aminall Avery and Wilmote Avery, sons and daughters of William Avery of Sampford Courtenay deceased one yewe sheepe apiece, Item. To Richard Ellis son of William Ellis of Sticklepath one yewe and a lamb. Item. To all my godchildren except those which I have formerly given unto 6d apiece. All the rest I give unto my son John Westaway, sole executor. By me Henry Westaway. Witnesses Robt Hennaman, Wm. Dunafford, Richd Allyn . Inventory taken 29th January, 1634 by Wm Dunnaford & Nicholas Newcombe of Sampford Courtenay. £112. 11s. 8d.
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Extract of the will of Agnes Westawaie of Ockhampton. Dated 8 June 1638 (back to top)Admon with will annexed 3 July 1638. Agnes Westawaie of Ockhampton in the county of Devon, widow. My bodie to be buried in the churchyard of the parish church of Inwardleigh.Item to the poor of Ockhampton 3s 4d. Item to Johan Holmes £3 to be paid at 15 years of age by the hands of her father and in the mean time to be bestoed to the best use as he shall thinke fit. Item I give and bequeath unto Wilmot Holmes my daughter with all the rest of my wearing apparel. Item I give unto William Redway of Ochampton, sonne of Richard Redway two shillings and six pence. Item I give unto Thomasine Redway wife of Richard Redway 12d. Item I give unto my godson Andrew Wadland 2s 6d. Item I give unto Nicholl, the daughter of Mary Westaway deceased 20s and my best clocke.All the rest of my goods not given nor bequeathed I give and bequeath unto William Holmes, sonne of John Holmes of Stowe whom I appoint my exor.Test. Richard Redway. Signe of William Westaway. Inventory taken 13 June 1638 by Richard Redway & John Holmes £17. 13s 4d. Admon Bond John Holmes of Jacobstowe, husbandman £30 Symon Smalle of Hatherley, husbandman. Witnesses James Payne and Peter Risdon. Admon with will annexed to the same granted 3 July 1638 to John Holmes during the minority and in behalf of William Holmes. July 1638
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Johana Westawaie of Sampford Courtenay. Dated 7 Dec. 1637. Proved 29 April, 1641 (back to top)Johane Westaway of the parish of Sampford Courtenay in co. Devon, widow. My body to Christian burial within the parish of Sampford Courtenay aforesaid. To the poor of Sampford Courtney 10s. To the poor of Sticklepath 10s. item. To Henry Westawaye & Laurence Westawaye, Johan Westawaye, Thomasine Westawaye, Marie Westawaye, William Westaway the sons and daughters of Laurance Westaway of the parish aforesaid 30s equally amongst them. Item. To John Jackes my godchild 20s. item. The rest of my godchildren 2s apiece. Item To Grace Ellis daughter of William Ellis of Sticklepath 5s. To William Avery's five children of Sampford Courtenay deceased 20s to be divided equally amongst them. Item. To Andrew Hewode's five children of Belstone 20s. Item. I give to the chapel of Sticklepath 5s. To Mr Richard Campion clerk, 5s, Richard Worthilake, son of Richard Worthilake of Moretonhampstead 5s. residue to Lawrence Westawaye aforesaid whom I make sole executor. Johan Westaway.
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Thomas Westaway, the younger of Belstone, thatcher Dated 6 June 1661. proved 25 Feb 1661 (back to top)Mentions brother John Westaway, sister Elizabeth. Witness Katherine Aller. Inventory 11 Feb 1661 by Wm Aller & Richard Ryall £10. 8s. 0d. Exhibited 25 Feb, 1661. proved in A of Totnes, 25 Feb 1661 by Elizabeth Westaway the Exex.(bp. 16 December, 1632, Belstone, s/o Thomas)
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Laurence Westaway Dated 19 July, 1664 (back to top)Letters of Administration of the goods and chattels of Laurence Westaway of Sampford Courtenay, granted 19 July 1664 to Tephanie Westaway widow and relict of the said Laurence Westaway of Sampford Courtenay, husbandman deceased. Inventory had and taken in the sight of Richard Yalland, William Legg and William Elles and by them valued and priced. £55. 2s. 23 June, 1664. Exhibited by administratrix 19 July, 1664
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Tiffanie Westaway of Sampford Courtenay, Devon. dated 14 Nov. 1665 (back to top)The Account of Tiffanie Westaway administratrix of Laurence Westaway, late of Sampford Courtenay. Charge for Inventory £55. 2s. Discharge payd for the deceased and given to her five children, Henry, Thomasine, Joan, Marie & Julian Westaway £50. The rest allowed for the relict and administratrix her livelihood. Taken 14 Nov. 1665
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Richard Westaway of Belstone 7 Dec 1669 (back to top)Letters of Administration of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Richard Westaway of Belstone. Granted 7 Dec 1669 to Dorothy Westaway, relict of deceased. Admon Bond £200 Dorothy Westaway of Belstone, wid., Robert Robins of same husbandman. Witness James Eveleigh. Mark of Dorothy Westaway, mark of Robert Robbins. Inventory by John Drew & John Rake taken 2 Nov. 1669 £104. 6s. 8d. Exhibited 7 Dec. 1669 by Dorothy Westaway, relict and administratrix.
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William Westaway of Inwardleigh. Dated 14 Nov 1669. Proved 18 Jan 1669 (back to top)William Westaway of Inwardleigh in the county of Devon yeoman. Item I doe give to the poor of the parish of Inwardleigh 20s. Item I doe give unto Judeth my wife her diet during her life and in case she do dislike her diet and maintenance then my executor is to pay her 20s a quarter during her natural life. Item I doe give unto Joane Westaway my daughter £110. More I give her the bed performed in which I lye and two pans and the great crock, one posnett and a moss of pewter. Item I give unto William Holmes and Sara Holmes my kindsfolke 5s apiece. Item to Richard Averye, Symon Averye, Robert Averye & Mary Averye one sheepe apiece. Item to Richard Avery's five children one ewe sheepe apiece.Item Residue of my goods and chattels unto William Westaway my sonne whom I doe make my whole and sole executor. Mark of Wm Westaway. Witnesses Wm Westlake and Edward Redway. Inventory £300.0s 0d taken by Robert Westaway of Chagford, John Lowe, A Gidly, Richard Avery of Inwardleigh 17 Dec 1669
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William Westawaie of Sampford Courtenay Dated 6 Feb 1659 Proved 20 Feb 1671 (back to top)William Westawaie of Sampford Courtenay. Devon, yeoman, considering that man is of short continuance and vanisheth as a shadowe and that life of a man is always in the hands of God to dispose as it seemeth best unto Him so as the time when the place where and the manner how he shall leave the same man knoweth not and being not willing to depart hence intestate but desirous to set my house in order and feeling mature to be weak in me though thanks be to God of good and perfect memorie doe make this my last will etc. My bodie to Christian burial. Also to the parish of Sampford Courtney 20s. Also to Thomasine my wife one moiety or halfendeale of the messuage or tenement called Littlecot and Honeycott with the moiety of all and singular the appurtances lately in the tenure of Anne Davells widowe and now in the possession and occupation of me the said William Westawaie. To have and to hold the said moietie etc unto the said Thomasine my wife for so many years as shall be to come and unexpired of the fourscore and 19 years mentioned in a certain deed indented had and made between the said Anne Davelles of Peters Marland in the county aforesaid of the one part and me the said William Westawaie of the other bearing date 21 June 1655 and in other deeds contained in the same whose dates are therein particularly expressed if the aforesaid Anne Davells, Elizabeth Davells and John Davells nominated in the said deeds shall happen so long to live and living also the said Thomasine yielding (accustomed) rents and services to the lord of the fee, Also I give the other moiety of all and singular the appurtances unto Andrew my son for so many years unexpired of the fourscore and nineteen years if the aforesaid Anne, Elizabeth & John Davells or either of them so long live. Also my will and meaning is that after my death and the death of Thomasin my wife all and singular the aforesaid messuage and tenement are to wholly be and remain unto my son Andrew for and during the remainder of (the period aforesaid) which shall be to come and unexpired. And if Thomasin my wife die within two years after my decease my will is that Andrew my son his executors etc pay my daughter Margerie now the wife of William Hole £10 yearly for five years if said Anne, Elizabeth & John Davelles so long live and also the said Margerie. Also to the said Andrew my son one tablebord in my parlour, one cupboard in the same room, my best bedstead and one bedstead which is in the chamber over the milkhouse, together with all weanes, wheels, carts, plowstuffe, dung, butts and harrows. And I give to Francis Beare my apprentice one ewe lamb. Also unto Charles Gale two ewes and two lambs. Servants 12d apiece. Residue to Thomasin my wife and Andrew my sonne joint executrixes, Sign of Wm Westaway. Witnesses Richard Yolland, John Raddon, John Dennaford. Inventory £233. 10s by Wm Legg & John Dennaford both of Sampford Courtenay, 24th January 1671William Westaway married Thomasin Dunsford 4th October 1637, Sampford Courtenay
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| Thomasin Westaway of Inwardleigh. Dated 13 Dec 1667 Proved 11 April, 1671 (back to top)Thomasin Westaway of the parish of Inwardleigh, widow. My body unto Christian burial. Item to the poore of the parish of Inwardleigh 20s. Item to William Reed my kinsman 40s. Item unto William Reed's foure children 40s. Item unto my three kinswomen at Kelly 20s apiece. Item Unto William Westaway the younger my great pan. Item unto Joane his sister 5s. Item unto Richard & Robert children of William Westaway 5s apiece. Item to my brother in law John Soper 5s. Item All the residue of my goods and chattels my funeral expenses discharged Igive and bequeath unto Margaret Drew my kinswoman whom I make my whole and sole executrix. Mk of Thomasin Westaway. Witnesses Wm Westlake senr, mark of Wm Westway. Inventory £16. 13 s 10d by Wm Westlake & William Westaway
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| Joane Westaway of Inwardleigh - 1671. Dated 24 Nov. 1670 Proved 11 April 1671 (back to top)Joane Westaway of Inwardleigh in the county of Devon, spinster. My body to Christian burial. Item to the poor of Inwardleigh 30s. Item to Judeth Westaway, my mother £18 in a year and a half after my decease. Item to Robert Westaway my Uncle £5 in a year and a halfe after my decease. Item to my brother Richard Averye and his wife 5s apiece and unto his children 4s apiece. Item to my sister Mary Pudner £10. Item Unto Robert Averye my brother 20s and a brass pan.Item I give unto my mother one bed. Item I give unto Susan Hoore, my aunt and to Mary Symons, my kinswoman 40 s apiece. Item I do give unto all my godchildren 3s apiece. Item I give unto William Westlake for making this my will 10s. Item All the residue of my goods and chattels not formerly given or bequeathed I doe give and bequeath unto William Westaway my brother, whom I doe make my whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament. Mk of Joane Westaway. Witnesses:- Wm Westlake, mark of Mary Brooke. Inventory £115. 15s by John Hussey clk., and Jas Drew 10 Apr, 1671
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Judith Westaway of Okehampton. Dated 1 Dec 1674 (back to top)In the name of God Amen, I Judeth Westaway of the parish of Okehampton being sicke of body but of fitte and perfect memory, etc. Item I give to my son Richard Avery one shilling. Item I give to my son Simon Avery one shilling. Item I give to my son William Westaway one shilling. Item I give to my daughter Mary Pudner one shillingItem I give to John Avery, son of Simon Avery one shilling. Item I give to Henry Avery, William Avery, Richard Avery & John Avery four sons of Richard Avery £4. Item I give unto Arminell Avery and Jone Avery 40s. Item I give all the money due unto me from Symon Avery, my son unto John Avery, son of Richard Avery, the money to be paid half in six months after my death and the other half in twelve months by my "gardens" hereafter names. All the rest of my goods and chattels I give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Pudner whom I ordaine and make sole executrix of this my will and I desire Richard Avery and William Westaway junr and senior to be "guardians" for my executor to this my will. l 1 Dec 1674. Mark of Judith Westaway. Inventory £17. 1s 10d by Richard Avery of Inwardleigh & Richard Pudner of Okehampton. Admon to Wm. Westaway during minority of Mary Pudner dated 4 Dec 1674 |
| Robert Westaway of Chagford - 1675 (back to top)Extract of the will of Robert Westaway of Chagford. Dated 22 May 1672 Proved 8 May 1675. Robert Westaway of Chagford in the County of Devon, miller. My body to Christian burial in the church of Chagford. Item to the poore of the parish of Chagford 10s to be distributed on the day of my funeral. Item to Joane Rowe, my daughter two silver spoones, my best brasse panne, my best crocke and brasse milkepann, fower pewter dishes and the best coffer in the chamber I nowe live in.Item I give unto Joane Rowe's two youngest children one ewe and lamb apiece. Item to Anne Rowe, my goddaughter, two ewes and a lamb. Item to William Caseley, one ewe sheepe. Item to John Casely my best coate and breeches, my stockings and my best hatte and shoes. The residue I give and bequeath unto John Westaway my sonne, whom I ordain my full and whole executor. Grandson John Rowe, my dublett.X Robert Westaway. Witnesses Wm Nosworthy & Wm Vogwell
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