- Executors of John's will were his third wife, Eleanor and son Thomas, eldest son of his first wife, Elizabeth.
Eleanor's son, Walter and Elizabeth's eldest son, Thomas received equally of dwelling plantation, "Poynton Manor," 500 acres each and St. Johns plantation. Walter was to have the portion of Poynton manor where the homestead dwelling was located, after the death of his mother. Sons Matthew and John were to receive Mangawoman Plantation of 500 acres. Daughers Eleanor and Elizabeth were given 400 acres of Durwin.
Seven children were mentioned in a subsequent accounting by widow Eleanor. They were Thomas, John, Barbara, Matthew, Walter, Eleanor and Elizabeth.
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