Condensed version of William's will:
William Bundy the elder, Amesbury, 25 Nov 1618. Gives to son William Bundy 2 shillings, to son John Bundy 10 pounds, to son Nicholas 10 pounds, to son Edward 10 pounds. Bequests to daughter (in-law) Alice Sutton, to son Thomas, to each of the sons of my son William Bundy, viz., to Martin and William, 1 sheep, to William and Alexander, children of my son John Bundy and to either of them 2 sheep, to Grace Bundy, daughter of my son Nicholas Bundy 2 sheep. To brother John Bundy 4 bushels of wheat and 4 of barley and to either of his two children John and Martin 1 sheep. The residue to his beloved wife Elinor and son Edward. Adds that he owes son John 7 pounds, son Nicholas 11 pounds, daughter Alice 3 pounds. Also that chest now in his chamber is to go to his son William and his posterity forever.[1]
His burial record is dated 10 Nov 1619 at Amesbury.[2]
Christening record, marriage recording and last will at Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre (England)
Records in Amesury show a John Bundy (son of William) being married in 1593. Unsure if this is a brother, looking for additional information for confirmation.
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The only christening record found this time period for a William Bundy is 4 Aug 1579 rather than the 1561 seen (without documentation) in most genealogies. Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre does not seem to have a christening record.