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Letters of Administration, Writtle, Essex

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.187

Scope and Contents

Memorandum of Nuncupative Will of Edward Shettleworth of Writtle made 7 May 1649 in the presence of Elizabeth George and Ellen Ram and affirmed to John Sawen of Little Waltham, Essex. He gives to Marie his wife a third of his house and land with certain property and the care of his youngest children, to Katherine his daughter a cow and a certain sum; to his son Robert the rest of his goods. The memorandum is signed by John Sawen. Letters of Administration to John Sawen follow. Signed by John Juxon, Registrar. A fragment of the original seal is attached.

Dates

  • Creation: 18 May 1649

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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