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Transcript of the Will of Edward Savage, 1653

In the name of God Amen

The first daie of December in the yeare of our Lord God One Thousand six hundred fiftie three I Edward Savage of the parish of Trevegloes in the Countie of Mountgomery beinge sick in bodie but of perfect mynde and memory (praise be given to Almightie God) Do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme followinge committinge my Soule unto the mercyfull hands of Almightie God And my bodie to [be] buryed in the parishe Church of Trevegloes at the oversight of my Executor and Friends And of all my worldly goods I dispose as followeth. Inprimis [ie First] I give and bequeath unto the reparation of the parish Church of Trevegloes aforesaid The Summe of Tenne Shillings. Item I give unto Thomas Savage myne eldest Sonne the Summe of Seavenscore poundes to be paid unto him by my Executor at such time as Thomas Savage of Wem Shall accomplish the age of one and twentie yeares Uppon this condition That the said Thomas Savage, my Sonne shall first make and seale unto John Savage my second Sonne a Release of his title to my Meadowinge in Bodaioch [?] And, in case hee shall refuse soe to doe I bequeath unto him the Summe of Fowertie poundes, to be paid unto him at the tyme abovementioned Together with those two meadows in Bodaioch which were purchased by my Father commonly known as Dolover and Arbor each??? and noe more in respect hee hath had a portion of mee alreadie. Item I give and bequeath unto Andrewe Savage, my third Sonne the Summe of Fiftie poundes to be paid unto him within the space of one yeare next after my decease. Item I bequeath unto Joane Savage my Daughter the Summe of Threescore poundes to be paid within the space of one yeare after my decease. Item I bequeath unto Edward Savage my youngest Sonne the Summe of Fiftie Poundes to be paid him within the space of Fyve yeares after my decease And also I give and bequeath unto the said Edward Savage my Sonne a Tanne house latelie erected and one parcell of lands thereunto adjoininge situate and beinge in Keven [Cefn] Bavach???, in the said parish of Trevegloes With all Lymepitts and appurtinamences whatsoever thereunto belonginge in the tenure and occupation of John Brood my nephew Viz The rent thereof duringe his lease And soe to the said Edward Savage and his heires for ever And my Will is That the said Edward Savage shall be maynteyned by my wife with Apparrell fitt for an Apprentice until such tyme as hee shall have received his said portion of Fiftie poundes. Item I bequeath unto Margarett Savage my wife the Summe of Fowertie poundes to be paid unto her immediately after my Sonne John Savage shall marrie. Item I give unto her all my household stuffe to dispose of amongst my children Exceptinge Wainscott Cupboards presses?? Tables Beddstedds and ymplements of husbandrie which I give unto the said John Savage. Item I give and bequeath to the said John Savage my second Sonne all and singular my lands and Tenements with all and singular houses barnes buildings and Appurtinamences whatsoever thereunto belonginge purchased by mee of David Lloyd Doctor of Law And of Edward Evans of

???????.. To have and to holde all the said premisses unto him and his heirs forever Exceptinge one Threepenny tasle?? or parcell of meadowground lately purchased of the said Edward Evans and lyinge at the end of Lewis Wilson?s Farme in Bodaioch. Which said parcel of meadowground I give and bequeath unto my Grandsonne Edward Savage to have and to hould to him and his heirs forever. Item I doe bequeath unto the said John Savage All my goods Cattle and Chattells not by mee formerly bequeathed And also all my Debts by Seperialtie ???? or without Together with all Corne and grayne nowe in the barne and growinge upon the premisses. Item I give unto my Daughter Audrey Goodwynne the Summe of Fyve poundes in lieu of a Childes part in regard shee hath received a greater portion alreadie. Item I give unto Margarett Savage my Grand Daughter the Summe of five poundes to be paid when she shall accomplish the age of Fowerteene yeares. Item I give unto Thomas Savage Anne Savage Audrey Savage and Jane Savage my Grandchildren the Summe of Tenne shillings a peece To be paid within fower yeares next after my decease. Item I give unto Thomas Savage my nephew one fower yeare olde redd??? Colte Item I give unto Richard Powell the Younger Two shillinges. Item I give unto Richard Roger Twelve pence Item I give unto Margarett Lewis Twelve pence Item I make John Savage my second Sonne my sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament, hopinge hee will see the same well and fairlie performed. And I doe nominate and appointe my Brother in law Thomas Hall Lewis Paxton and my nephew John Breed to bee Overseers of the same. In witnes whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seale the Daie and Yeare first above written.

Edward Savage, Sealed and delyvered in the sight and presence of Thomas Hall his mark John Breed his mark.

Bee it remembered that before the ensealinge hereof a word was blotted out in the nynth lyne and the word (Fowertie) interlined in stead thereof, The words (by my wife) interlyned in the nyneteenth lyne And the words (The Summe of Tenne shillings a peece) in the Thirtie Fowerth lyne. Witnesses hereunto Thomas Hall his mark John Breed his mark.

This above written Will was proved at Westminster before the Judges for probate of Wills and grauntinge Administration The Twentieth Daie of February in the yeare of our Lord God accordinge to the computation of the Church of England One Thousand six hundred fiftie three, By the oath of John Savage Sonne of the said deceased and Executor named in the said Will To whom was graunted Administration of all and singular the goods chattels and Debts of the said Deceased Hee beinge first legally Sworne (by vertue of a Commission) well and truly to administer the same.

Description: Will of Edward Savage of Trefeglwys, Montgomeryshire Date: 20 February 1654 Catalogue reference: PROB 11/239 Dept: Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury Series: Prerogative Court of Canterbury and related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers Piece: Name of Register: Alchin Quire Numbers: 303 - 356