Elizabeth March

     Elizabeth was born circa 1596 in Sherford, Devonshire, England. She was the daughter of Richard March and Joan Martyn. Elizabeth made her will before 14 May 1619 at Rattery, Devonshire, England. The will of Elizabeth March of Ratterie, spinster, undated. . . To my Aunt Alice March, 20s. To Marie Marche, daughter of Thomas March, 6s. To my uncles, Silvester Risdon, Robert Rogers, Symon Thorne & Mr. Henry Martyn's servants, 12d. each. To my brother, William, a ewe. To my godchild, Peter Cooke 12d. To my sister, Amyas, all my apparel and a ewe. The residue of my goods, to my five sisters, equally to be divided amongst them. But if Alice my oldest sister shall marry to my uncle Martine’s good liking and that of her friends, my will is that she shall have 40s. more than the rest. Lastly, I do entreat my uncle Henry Martyn, to be my executor, and for his pakns I bequeath unto him a gold ring which my mother gave unto me. Witnesses: William Hele, Luce Martyn, Christain Hele.
The inventory of Elizabeth's estate was taken on Sunday, 12 May 1619 by Henry Martyn. Her estate was appraised at £39 14s. Elizabeth departed this life before 14 May 1619 in Rattery, Devonshire, England. Her will was probated on 14 May 1619.