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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Topic started by: JosiahS on Wednesday 01 November 17 12:43 GMT (UK)
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Hello there
I have recently got some wills from Cornwall during the period between 1700 and 1780
All three of them have text referring to 'beds performed' and one to a 'bed close'. In one of them in addition to the 'beds performed' are some 'bedsteads' which is confusing me further
Can anyone please tell me what this means?
Many thanks!
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This link gives some wills in Devon with 'beds performed' - meaning including pillows, curtains, valances etc
https://archive.org/stream/devonshirewillsc00wortiala/devonshirewillsc00wortiala_djvu.txt
1 featherbed performed withe pillyows and courtyans and vallans of silke and
I long cushion of Tynsell, 2 short cushions, and I longe cushion
of armes of myne workinge."
A 'bed close' may be like a 4 poster bed - ie 'enclosed'.
It would be helpful to see the actual part of the will.
It may mean bed 'clothes'!
Have you seen this site? http://www.opc-cornwall.org
There are some wills already transcribed on it, and looks like lots of useful information.
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Many thanks Goldie - that is very helpful
All the best
Ashley