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One of the most interesting documents in the
possession of the Cornwall Record Office at Truro is the will
of William Penberthy of Uny Lelant, dated 6th February 1666 William made this will by word of mouth on his death bed He dictated it to Richard Thomas and John Penberthy In it, he left £5 to each of his children and named his wife as his executrix From his inventory, dated the 29th September 1667, and produced to the Probate Court, it could be seen that he was a wealthy man He was half-owner of Wheal, a mine in Polmanter, along with two tin bounds elsewhere, and owned his own house and various fields The total came to £46.0l.06 ... quite a substantial amount for those days ! |
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On or about the sixth day of February 1666 William
Penberthy of the Parish of Uny Lelant England, being of sound mind and memory did make and outline his last will and testament nuncupative or by word of mouth in manner and to the effect following that it is to give and bequeath to each one his children five pounds and make and appoint his wife his one and only executrix Yours sincerely Richard Thomas John Penberthy |