William March
M, b. circa 1540, d. before 11 February 1613
William was born circa 1540 in Sherford, Devonshire, England. He was the son of John March. William made his will on 29 April 1612.
The Will of William Marche the Elder of Sherford yeoman, dated 29 april 1612. To be buried in the church of the parish of Sherford. To George March, my son, 40s. To my eldest daughter, Joane Hinde, 40s. To each of the rest of my daughers, namely, Grace Neal, Jane Brickford, Prudence Jackson and Sarah Pounde 6s. 8d. To each of the seven children of my son Richard Marche, deceased, 6s. 8d. To the poor of Sherford 5s. Residue to Joane Marche, my daughter-in-law, executor. She is to receive no benefit of my goods [except for necessaires about my funeral and necessary use about the children] until she has discharged my debts. [no witnesses]1
William departed this life before 11 February 1613 in Sherford. The inventory of William's estate was taken on Monday, 11 February 1613 by Arthur Wakeham, Will Randall and Thomas Marche. They appraised the estate to be £35 +.2
The Will of William Marche the Elder of Sherford yeoman, dated 29 april 1612. To be buried in the church of the parish of Sherford. To George March, my son, 40s. To my eldest daughter, Joane Hinde, 40s. To each of the rest of my daughers, namely, Grace Neal, Jane Brickford, Prudence Jackson and Sarah Pounde 6s. 8d. To each of the seven children of my son Richard Marche, deceased, 6s. 8d. To the poor of Sherford 5s. Residue to Joane Marche, my daughter-in-law, executor. She is to receive no benefit of my goods [except for necessaires about my funeral and necessary use about the children] until she has discharged my debts. [no witnesses]1
William departed this life before 11 February 1613 in Sherford. The inventory of William's estate was taken on Monday, 11 February 1613 by Arthur Wakeham, Will Randall and Thomas Marche. They appraised the estate to be £35 +.2
Children of William March
- Richard March+ b. c 1568, d. c 1608
- George March b. c 1570, d. a 1616/17
- Joane March b. c 1572
- Grace March b. c 1574
- Jane March b. c 1576, d. a 1637/38
- Prudence March b. c 1578
- Sarah March b. c 1580