Family Treeof Trudy Mae COWLEY
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Baptism Birth Burial Children Death Education Marriage 1 Marriage 2 Occupations Property Siblings Will
BirthThe birth of this James, and his supposed descent from the earlier members of this tree, is frequently quoted by other researchers, but no records have been found to support it (see http://www-civ.eng.cam.ac.uk/cjb/hingston/hd.htm ). OccupationsIn his will James was described as a mercer, which can mean a dealer in silks, but can also have a broader meaning as one who deals in fabrics in general, and also possibly in grocery wares. WillChris Burgoyne writes: Elizabeth may well have brought money of her own to the marriage, but the amount he leaves in the will probably indicates that he received inherited wealth himself. The will records that he had purchased the fee simple of the Manor of Holbeton whilst he was occupier (as tenant) of same. His bequests included Closes, Messuages with Appurtenances, but not specifically farms, tenemants, and the Lordship of the Manor with the antient Rents, Herriotts suits and services. James nominated his son William as a trustee of his estate. James bequeathed the family home, income from various property and the residue of the estate to his son Henry. James bequeathed the Lordship of the Manor of Holbeton to his son John who would have received much of his brother Henry’s portion if that line had failed. Similarly, William would have received much of John’s portion if that line had failed. |
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