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

 

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