LS Ref: 001

Abbreviated Transcript of:

- I Alexander Beebi of Great Addington shoemaker

- to James my second sonne that piece of meadow and appurtanances which I had purchased to me and my hayres of Richard Currier, clarke. To have and to hold the same to him the said James his heires forever from and after the decease of Elizabeth my wyfe whom I give the same during her natural life. Item. I give and bequeath unto James my sonne one of my shedd carts and a muck carte - draughte with the kype as now it is. Item. I give and bequeath unto all my Grandchildren two shillings apiece. Item. I give to Elizabeth my wyfe and John my eldest sonne all my croppes and other goodes as well reall as personal to be equally divided between them. I appoint my wife Elizabeth my full executrix.

- In witness Thomas Cox, clarke, John Beebie, James Beebie

- Alexander Beebie.

- Aobatim ~.4.1624

Invy exhibit ad Li£ iis iiiid

Reproduced from the notes of Steve Walker who transcribed the original documents.

Chart derived from the will:

More about Alexander Beeby from other sources:

Alexander Beeby was born abt 1555 and married Elizabeth Hull in Stoke Doyle, Northamptonshire on 3rd November 1578. Their children were Joan, Ann, Elizabeth, John, Alice, James, Sarah.

Notes and Glossary:

The witnesses to this will, John and James, are assumed to be Alexander's two sons.

This is not the original will.

appurtanances- other belongings

executrix- female executor of a will

Aobatim- probate

Invy- inventory

Li£ iis iiiid = £51 2s 4d

~ replaces an unreadable word

This page last updated 5th August 2000