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NOTE: This is a "point" file, that means I have only one individual
with this surname (ie: a wife). I am only including information on
the first generation in this file. For the rest of my line of
descent from this person, see the file on her husband's surname.

Reference numbers are denoted by [..]'s and are listed at the end.


8. Charles Amye,[1] baptised 29/1/1720, West Wickham,
Cambridgeshire.[3] In 1770 Charles made a marriage settlement of land
to Joseph and Prudence (nee Amey) Cook.[1] Charles died between
9/7/1782 when he made his last will and 25/7/1782 when the will was
proven.[2]
      "Charles Amey of West Wickham 1782.
      In the name of God Amen. I Charles Amey of West Wickham in the
      County of Cambridge, farmer, being of pefect mind and memory
      make this my last will and testament. Imprimis: I give and
      bequeath to my wife Prudence Amey and my daughter Elizabeth
      Leggat the stock of my farm, corn upon the grounds, in the barns,
      farming utensils and household furniture with every and all
      monies etc etc that may be due to me at the time of my death to
      be divided between them as followeth: My wife Prudence Amey one
      third part, and my daughter Elizabeth Leggat to have the
      remaining two parts together with the farm if she chooses to keep
      it on and I constitute and appoint my daughter Elizabeth Leggat
      the whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament
      and I do herby and utterly revoke, disallow and disannul all
      former bequests wills and legacies by me heretofore in any wise
      left or made declaring certifying and confirming this and no
      other to be my last will and testament. In witness thereof I
      have hereunto set my hand and seal this ninth day of July in the
      year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty two.
          Charles Amey. Signed sealed published and declared by the
          within named Charles Amey to be his last will and testament
          in the presence of us who subscribe our names in the presence
          of the said testator and each other J Prince, Robert Taylor,
          H Harrow.
       25th July 1782 proved by the oath of the executor of the
       above name before the Revd. Shepherd and Surrogate."[2]
Married Prudence[2] Johnson, 20/2/1747, Sibton, Suffolk.[1]

Children of Charles Amye and Prudence:
   *    i. Prudence Amye, born 1750-1755, West Wickham,
           Cambridgeshire.[1]
       ii. Elizabeth Amye,[2] born after 1755.[1] Married John
           Leggatt,[2] 11/2/1776, West Wickham, Cambridgeshire.[1,4]
           Elizabeth was a minor at the time (aged 12-20yo).[1]

[1] Information from Michael Amey, <simonside@compuserve.com>.
[2] Will of Charles Amey, dated 9/7/1782. From Michael Amey.
[3] www.familysearch.org - Ba: J138392, So: 1040572
[4] www.familysearch.org - no source info listed