Will of a Robert Swift which was proved in the PCC in 1727 and the following extract was taken:
The will was made 27th September 1726. I Robert Swift of Heigham do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following: First I give and bequeath to Gilbert Cushing of Hardingham £5 and likewise to Elizabeth his wife £5. I give to John Warnes worsted weaver in Norwich St Edmunds £5. I give to Robert Pitts worsted weaver of Harford £3. I give to William Platfoot of Shipdham, cooper, £2. I give to the parish poor of Kimberley £2 10s. The rest of my substance I will to be equally divided between my two brothers John Swift and Thomas Swift whom I appoint as my executors. Signed by Robert Swift in the presence of William Edgar, Thomas Woodcock & Margaret Brett. The will was proved in London 9th May 1727
So this must be Robert, a son of Robert and Sarah Swift, brother of Rev John Swift. |
| 5th October 1715. I Robert Swift of Kimberley, yeoman, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following: I leave my estate which I purchased from Edward Castleton and a meadow which I purchased from Mary Siltopp in Kimberley to my son Robert Swift upon condition that my son Robert do pay to my son Thomas Swift £40. I give to my son Jacob Swift the houses and land which I purchased from Stephen Childerhouse, except 11 acres of field in Morley Road which I give to my son Thomas Swift. I give to my daughter Sarah £50. The rest of my goods and chattels I give to my beloved wife Sarah and to John Swift my son to be equally divided between them, after payment of my debts and funeral expenses. I make my wife Sarah and my son John my executors. Signed in the presence of Michael Blomfield, John Hallowday & E Marsh. |
Sarah Cushing
Jacob Swift
Naissance