Thomas Taubman, 1728

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34    KK Malew
The last will of testament of Thomas Taubman being sick in body, 
but perfect in mind and memory at the making hereof. 
First, he committed his soul to God and body to Christian burial. 
Secondly, he left to his loving wife all his houses and lands 
called the White Stone during her life, and after her decease 
to one of his two sons Thomas or John, whether of them she pleaseth, 
he paying to the other son some reasonable consideration on his 
said wife shall think fit. He likewise left all the rest of houses, 
and lands, goods and effect of what nature soever to his said wife; 
and desired if she thought fit to dispose of his part of Cathrins 
Close & Pickands Closes to pay off the debts, and he cut off his 
children with six pence apiece legacy. 
Witnesses: 
Matt: Taubman, 
Robert Quay. 

One of the witnesses being Nephew to the Executrix, 
Capt Charles Moore has made oath that the Testator 
declared to him that he had made his will as within 
expressed. And the Executrix is sworn in Court, and 
gave pledges, the witnesses of the will. 

24 May 1729
Robert Shimmin enters a claim against the Executrix 
of Thomas Taubman for 11 shillings 8 pence, and craves the Law. 

Malew, July the 19th, 1729
Thomas Bridson enters a claim against the Executrix of 
Thomas Taubman for the sum of twenty eight shillings 
and seven pence half penny, and craves the Law. 

January 20, 1729
Mrs. Catharine Halsal, in behalf of her brother the Revd. 
Mr. Anthony Halsal, enters a claim against the Executrix 
of Thomas Taubman of the White Stone for ten pounds, etc