The fact that there's some record of the 1633 nuncupative will and inventory suggests that it went to probate. If further assets came to light there could have been a further probate in 1640, though if that were so, would there be some reference to this in the document we're working on?
I was wondering that too. The puzzle is that the 1640 probate refers to a named executor, but there isn’t one in the 1633 nuncupative will (as shown online). If the 1640 probate is not for the 1633 will, where is the other will, with named executor, that went to probate in that year?
For what it's worth, I've transcribed the 1640 probate below. I’m not certain if it’s a male or female executor/executrix, because the endings for the key Latin words (
exec... and
iurat...) are abbreviated too heavily to tell.
xxvjto No(vem)bris 1640
Testam(en)tu(m) cum Inven(tario) bonoru(m) Vriani Orton nup(er) dum vixit
de Edge defunct(i) p(ro)bat(um) &c Comissaq(ue) fuit adm(inist)racio bonor(um)
prefat(i)[?] defunct(i) Exec(utori[?]) in eod(em) no(m)i(n)at(o[?]) primitus de bene &c
p(er)sonaliter iurat(o[?]) Salvo &c
26 November 1640
The will with inventory of the goods of Vrian Orton, lately whilst living of Edge, deceased, was proved etc.; and administration of the goods of the aforesaid[?] deceased was granted to the executor named in the same, who was first sworn in person to well [and faithfully] etc.; saving [the rights of whomsoever] etc.