Abstract of the will of William Fiske, March 20, 1648

William Fiske, of Pakenham. Will dated March 20, 1648. Gives to his son, John Fiske, a manor or messuage called Hardings; a tenement called Finches, with all the lands, rents, and appurtenances; and a close called Norton Pasture, in Norton; a tenement called Marriotts, with lands and appurtenances thereto belonging, and other lands, in Elmswell; tenements, with lands, in Sibton, Darsham, Bliborow, and Westleton, and property in Woolpitt. Gives to son, Thomas Fiske, a tenement, with lands, in Wramlingham in Norfolk. Gives to Martha Bright, his eldest daughter, a hundred pounds, to be disposed of for the use of Katherine, her daughter, if she thinks proper, his son-in-law, Henry Bright, to keep a true account of money lent. Gives his son Thomas a silver beaker, a horse and horse armour, pistols and furniture, a musket with head-piece, sword and bandoleers; also a Geneva Bible, and several volumes of religious works. Gives to son John a manuscript, as a monument of his readings; also books, maps, globe, and other things in his study. Gives linen, bedding, and household stuff, to son John Fiske, and Martha Bright, his eldest daughter, to be equally divided betwixt them. Gives to son John two hundred pounds of lawful English money, and the profits thereof; which sum was pay'd at twise into the Chamber of London for the service of Ireland, according to an ordinance or ordinances of the king and both houses of Parliament. Gives to Mary Fiske and Margaret Meadows, his two youngest daughters, each five pounds; to John Alby, of Norwich, his cousin, forty shillings yearly during his life. Provides for a dozen loaves of bread to be distributed to the poor of Norton for ever. Mentions his cousin, Charles Turner of Norton. Appoints his son, John Fiske, sole executor.

Proved January 9, 1649.