John Brew, 1729

Submitted by: Joyce M Oates
Date: 7 April 2003
Original: LDS: 0106214

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17        Santan
The last will and testament of John Brew of Knocfrey of the Parish of Santan, who was of perfect
mind and memory at the making hereof, and departed this life about the 10th April 1729. First, he
commended his soul to God, and his body to Christian burial. Item, he left to his daughter Isable 20
shillings. To his daughter Anne a cow and twenty shillings. To his son in law John Cain six shillings.
To his grandson John Leece half a young heifer. To his daughter Kathrine 20 shillings. To the Curate
a mutton. Lastly, he left his beloved wife Karther Brew and his youngest daughter Amy joint
executrices of all the rest of his goods moveable and immoveable whatsoever. Witnesses: Robert
Leece, Richard Cretney.

The Executices sworn in court in form of Law, & gave pledges the witnesses of the will.

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