Source: NY Genealogical & Biographical Record. Vol. 41 (1910), p. 282-3. "Clues from English Archives Contributory to American Genealogy." Wills communicated by J. Henry Lea and J. R. Hutchinson. Taunton wills, 1641, File 13.

Will of William Gyllett of Chaffcombe, County Somerset, dated 1641.

My daughters Habiah and Mary. Land which my son Nathan made over to me by letter of attorney. My son William, the next reversioner of said land, shall surrender his estate unto Thomas when requested thereunto. I give and bequeath unto my son Jeremiah my chattle of court ground. To all my children in England I give two silver spoones apiece. I give and bequeath unto my son William and his heirs my land called Bomers lease, on condition that he do pay out of the same one annuity of twelve pounds vizt., to my daughter Habiah £4, to my daughter Mary £6, and to my son Jerermiah 40s. To Thomas, Jeremiah, Mary and Habiah each of them one chayre and one frame stool. The rest of my goods I give to my son William, whom I make executor and Mr. Joseph Greenfield, Mr. Luffe, my brother Richard and my kinsman Henry Hutchins overseers.

Signed: William Gyllett

Witnesses: None

Will proved April 16, 1641 by the executor.