NOTE: Martin P-L writes:left a will (1667 PRO 13860) which, as a Merchant of London,he had made in 1665 before sailing abroad, in case he died -which he did, two years later. He left everything to hisbrother, Henley, who was also his executor. Some extracts fromthe will:-I, JamesPowys of London Merchant being in good health of bodyand of sound andperfect mind and memory (Praysed be Godtherefore) being bound upon a voyage and employment in theservice of the Royall Company to Guinney in Affrica consideringewith myselfe the casualties of the seas and mortality doe makeand declare my last will and testament .........And as touching such goods chattells effects and estatewhatsoever and wheresoever tome belonging at the tyme of mydecease after my debts and funeralls shalbe first paid andsatisfied I doe wholly give devise and bequeath the same unto myhonoured and welbeloved brother Thomas Powys Esquire for andinrecompence of such moneys by him paid for me and kindnes by himbestowed upon me.Obviously he had not married. He also appears as a witnessintwo cases (Town Depositions 1651, 749/T; and 1659, 839/A)
Henri Frebault
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