The will of Susanna Hunnisett,
widow of Westham
Will dated - 13 June 1699
Died - August 1702
In the name of God Amen. I Susanna Hunnisett of the parish of Westham in the County of Sussex, widdow, being in pfect health sence and Memory doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following,
First I will and bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Hunnisett the House I now live in with all the Ground & Appurtences thereunto belong to her and her heires for ever.
Item I Will & bequeath unto my Son Richard Hunnisett Ten pounds to be paid him by my Executrix hereafter named w'n Six Months after my death. I Alsoe Give unto the Said Richard my Son my best pair of Fine Sheets And Two pewter Dishes.
Item I Will & bequeath unto my Son Thomas Hunnisett one pair of Tow Sheets & a pair of Holland pillowcoats. I Also Give unto Thomas the eldest Son of the said Thomas Hunnisett One Silver Spoon And unto Mary, Jane & Joseph, the other three Children of my Sd Son Thomas, to each of them five Shillings to be pd them Within Six Months after my decease.
All the Rest of my Goods & Chattells, my debts & Funerall Expenses being paid, I will & bequeath unto my Daughter Mary Hunnisett whom I make Sole Executrix of this my last will. In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale the thirteenth day of June in the Year of our Lord 1699
X the marke of Susanna Hunnisett
sealed signed & declared to be my last will in the presence of
Thomas Taylor
John Wenham
Elizabeth Hindley
East Sussex Record Office, Lewes - Reference A45-178
Relationships shown by this will
Children: Thomas, Richard, Mary
Grand-children, children of her son Thomas: Thomas, Mary, Jane, Joseph
Notes:
Susannah was the widow of Adrian of Wartling (1633-1682/3)
Susanna was buried in Westham on 25 August 1702, aged 63