William Pittes, Merchant of Bristol

Abstract of his Will:

William Pitt of Bristol, Merchant, 13 Mar 1622

 Probated. 4 Feb 1624.

To my wife Mary 500£;

to son Robert, three score and ten pounds;

 to son Henry 250£;

 to son Thomas 250£;

 to dau. Mary Pitt 250£.

 To my wife Mary a lease of the house wherein I now dwell in Redcliffe Street and also house in same street where Samuel Griffith dwells, and my garden in Thomas Lane for life.

 After her decease I give said house and garden to son William,

 with remainder to son Henry,

then to son Thomas,

 next to son Robert

 and lastly to heirs general.

 To my son Robert Pitt the tenement without Temple Gate called the Saracens Inn and the new house built by my father Thomas Pitt.

To my sons Henry and Thomas a lease for two tenements in Redcliffe Street.

To niece Ann Waters a lease of tenement at main gate with remainder to my nephew Robert Merricke.

 To dau. Ann Pitt my chain of gold;

to dau. Mary Pitt my white silver and gilt tankard which was given them by my father.

To dau. Martha the inlaid chest in the great chamber.

 I give my son William my best Turkey ring, which was my great grandfather’s, Mr. Roger Cookes.

 My second ring with pearl I give to son Robert.

 My signet ring I give my son Henry,

 and my ruby ring to my son Thomas.

 My books to son William.

 Sons to have their portion at one and twenty and daus. at twenty or marriage.

Brother-in-law Richard Davis 20s for a ring and sister Mary Davis a double Harry gold sovereign of gold. 

--- Wife and son William, executors

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