Notes for William Pitt

Notes for William Pitt

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William Pitt, the son of Thomas, was a merchant and ship owner. He was in the trade business in East India and Turkey.

In his will dated March 13, 1622, and proved February 4, 1624, William left his wife Mary 500 pounds, his son William 250 pounds, Robert 70 pounds, and 250 pounds to Henry, Thomas, and daughter Mary. He also left three houses to his wife. Robert inherited the two houses William inherited from his father Thomas Pitt. He left his son William his best Turkey ring he had inherited from his great grandfather, Roger Cookes. Robert received his pearl ring. To the rest of his children and various relatives he left jewelry and various gifts. Since a large part of his estate was in debt and 'beyond seas, he further stated any loss was to be divided equally between his heirs. Mary and his son William were named executors.

Mary Pitt's will was dated November 25, 1634, and named Robert as executor