Will of William King
The will of
William King, landowner at Southminster & Althorne
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