Thomas Taubman, 1717

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61     Malew
Thomas Taubman late of the Bowleing Green, being sick and weak 
in body but of good and perfect memory 10th January 1717/18 did 
declare his last will and testament in presence of the 
subscribing witnesses. First, he committed his soul to God and 
body to Christian burial. 
Item, he willed and declared that his dear and loving wife 
should have all his goods, chattels, credits and effects 
during her natural life; and after her decease to descent 
unto his son Mathew Taubman unless she thought fit to let 
him enjoy them sooner. Lastly, he cut off all others who 
might claim any part of his Executorship six pence apiece 
legacy. 
Witnesses: 
Henry Kermod, 
Philip Quirk, 
Robert Maddrell. 

The wife is sworn in Court according to the will. 
Pledges form of xxx Mr. Robert Maddrell