Administration of Joan Allenson, 1681

Herts RO 117AW23

[summarised from Latin and English]

Obligation of Mary Gibson of Winslow, unmarried woman [Latin: soluta] and Samuel Dix, vicar, for £100.

Dated 17 May 1681

Administration of the estate of Joane Allenson of Winslow, widow, deceased, is granted to Mary Gibson as creditrix principall.

[mark of Mary Gibson]

Sealed and delivered in the presence of Edm. Browne N(otary) P(ublic)

[signed] Samuel Dix

Mary Gibson appeared in person and stated that Joan Allinson, late of Winslow, widow, childless, died intestate, and she was the principal creditrix and sought administration.

She was sworn by Samuel Dix. The goods did not exceed £9.