Nicolas Gagnepain, of St Port

Biography

Nicolas Gagnepain, Port was born in St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands.

Nicolas married N/n Gagnepain (could be Monamy). Together they had the following children:

• Zachary Gagnepain;
• Judith Gagnepain;
• Samuel Gagnepain.
• 4th child coulds be Thomas of St Mary

He died in February 1583 in St Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands.

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Priaulx Library family history and articles Priaulx Library Various Priaulx Library @REPO4@ Jan 2019 In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, amen. I, Nicolas Gagnepain, resident in the parish of St Peter Port, having taken to my bed ill in my body but sound of mind, and considering that there is nothing more certain than death, and more uncertain than the hour of our passing, having called upon God I wish to speedily make my last will and testament, as follows:

First, I recommend my soul to our good God and Father, praying that He will wipe away my sins and offences and will receive me as one of His poor faithful servants in the name and favour ooif his beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. I wish my body to be buried in the place where usually are laid to rest the bodies of Christians awaiting general resurrection.

To deal with the goods that God has given me, I leave appoint my four children as executors, individually and equally, so that they will remain at peace one with the other once they have done their duty in administering and distributing my aforesaid belongings following the customary procedures, giving them the power and authority that is accorded to legally appointed and genuine executors.

I desire very much that Thomas Le Marchant provide help and advice to my four children in this.

All this is done the 21 January 1582 in the presence of Johan Peszet [John Pezet], Johan Henry [John Henry] and Collas Henry in the said parish of St Peter Port by me in the correct way.

We, John De Vic, vice-dean, prove this with our seal, February 1583. [From Various MSS 1500-1510, in the Library, Staff B.] Will of Nicolas Gagnepain https://www.priaulxlibrary.co.uk/articles/article/gagnepain-15-dece... 2 Four Children equally