William Allyn, Braunton, Devon,

Origins

The Will of Richard Allyn the elder of Branton Devon, dated 29 Nov 1647, proved 10 May 1652, mentions sons Thomas Allinge & Mathew Allinge; Mary Allinge daughter of son Thomas; 3 children of son Mathew, John, Thomas & Mary; grandchildren Mary Tamling, Elianor Tamling, Obedience Garland & Elizabeth Tamling; daughter-in-law Elizabeth wife of son Richard; grandchild John Alling son of son Richard; grandchild Margaret daughter of son Richard; John Rice of Barnstaple; Walter Cutt; son Richard Alling executor & residuary legatee [Bowyer, 108] [The New England Historic and Genealogical Register, v. 50, p. 504-505]. Notice that he had no son named Ralph mentioned in his will! [see also The New England Historic and Genealogical Register, v. 51, p. 212-214]