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BEGINS - by Anderson. Richard is thought to be the son of Symon. Richard Willard of Horsemonden co. Kent yeoman who made his will 12 Feb. 1616 which was proved before Edward Pope vicar General 8 March 1616. He bequeathed to the poor of Horsemonden, to his wife Joan, to her son Francis Morebread to his son George Willard 6 silver spoons and a silver and gilt cup, to be delivered to him after his mother's death. To his four daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Margery and Catherine, his household stuff excepting that bequeathed to his wife. to his son Richard Willard the income from certain lands, to his son Symon Willard all the rest of his messuages and lands when becomes of age directs that Symon be placed with some honest man where may learn some good trade and be instructed. Richard Willard was to get land purchased of Ecenden and Paynter. Inthe case od Symon's death before reaching maturity, George was to have the lands left to him. Elizabeth a sum of money. To his daughters Margerie and Catherin a barn, closeand orchard which he bought from Wood.Ect. Ect. Full text pages 53 to 58 of the Willard Memo ----------------------------------------------------------------- From NEW ENGLAND FAMILIES by William Richard Cutter. Richard Willand resided at Horsmonden, England,He married 1710 Joan Morehead ???? who was buried 25 Feb 1617 -----------------------------------------------------------------