The will of William King, landowner at Southminster & Althorne
William King, of Maiden, Essex, .
To poor 5 marks.
To son Benjamin (under 21) my copy lands in Southminster & Brightlingsea and to his heirs, in default to son Peter
(under 21) and his heirs.
To son Peter & his heirs lands in
Althorne.
To son James (under 21) lands in Canewdon and to
his heirs in default to son William (under 21) & his heirs.
To son William and his heirs lands in Paglesham in default to son
James & his heirs.
Should all sons die without issue then all the
freehold Vdn&s to my daughter Dorothy (under 21) & her heirs,
in default to my daughter Elizabeth (under 21) & her heirs; and
all the copyhold lands vice versa.
The child my wife goeth with.
Various moneys to children.
Household stuff one half to wife
Will Made 2 Sept., 1599