James Harvey, of Ashill

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From "The Harvey Book" by Oscar Jewett Harvey, 1899:

In 1648 William was one of the heirs named in the “will of Agnes Clark of Ayshill [Ashill], Somerset, widow.” The will was executed 20 Oct., 1647, and proved 10 May, 1648, and from it the following paragraphs have been taken:

• “I give and bequeath unto William Harvey the son of Thomas Harvey deceased, my kinsman now in New England, eighteen pounds, being parcel of thirtyfive pounds which is owing unto me by Richard Parker of Ayshill upon his bond, which sum is to be paid as soon as it can be recovered, if he shall come to demand it at any time within four years; but if he come not then my will is that William Harvey the son of James Harvey shall have the said money at such time as he shall be of lawful age to give a discharge.
• “I give to the said William, son of James Harvey, fifteen pounds parcel of the said thirtyfive pounds, when of age. * “I give and bequeath unto William Harvey in New England all my household stuff during his life, if he come to claim it; and after his decease to remain in the house to the use of James Harvey his brother, and the said James to make use of it until William his brother shall come to claim it.” * * * (See “ Genealogical Gleanings in England,” New Engl. Hist. & Gen. Rvg., XLVI.: 453.1