1617. John Perkin, of Thurlaston, in the parish of Elvaston.
In his will, dated 7 April, 1617, he directs that he shall "be buried in the parish church of Elvaston," and mentions: Alice,"my wife." Residue to be divided "amongst my children, " viz: 1 son and 4 daughters. Mary Perkisn, Anne Perkins, "my daughters," executrixes.
Richard Perkins "my brother," William Randall of Alvaston, John Newham of Thurlaston, James Newham of Thuralston, John Dore of Ambaston, John Hussett "my wife's brother, debts.
Francis Barton "my brother-in-law," supervisor. Gervase Hall, William Osborne, witnesses.
The inventory (without date) was taken by: John Cocken, Roger Meare, Richard Piggin, Thomas Garton, appraisers.
Amount, about, £100. 0s. 0d.
Proved at Lichfield, 16 June, 1617, by Mary and Anne Perkins the daughters.
--Litchfield Registry, Act Book No. 12, page 230.
[note: I am not related to this person, nor do I have any further information. CCE]
