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Otley, Co. Suffolk, England
P.C.C. Ridley 55
Written 24 January 1627
Transcript of Last Will and Testament of
John Gosnold, Sr.

Will of John Gosnold of Oteley, in the Countie of Suff., Esquier. Dated 24 January 1627. To my wife Wynifred Gosnold my messuage and freehold lands in Oteley and my lease of lands of the manor of Overhall in Oteley, with remainder to my son and heir Robert Gosnold, to whom I give £30 yearly out of the said lands during my wifes life. And I give him one silver Bason and a silver Ewer at his mothers death. And he shall pay £300 towards the portions of his two brothers and sister, viz. -- Marie, John and Raphe Gosnold. To my daughter Marie £300 at her marriage. To my son John £108-18s-11d and also £10 more, which sums are owing me by Sr. William Winsor, my brother, at his age of 21 years. To my son Raphe Gosnold £100 at 21 years. My servant Peter Parry. Residue to wife Wynnefred my Extrx.

Witn: Robert Tovill, William Drane, Ric: Harte, cler.