Entail foundation deed by which Jorge de Barros and his wife Filipa de Melo established an entail using their thirds. They designated her daughter Luísa de Barros, married to Jorge da Silva, to be its first administrator and she was due to order the celebration of masses in the Church of Santa Iria, near to the farm of Vale de Flores. It should succeed her eldest son but, if she died childless, it should succeed the closet kin of Jorge de Barros. The successors should incorporate their thirds into this entail. This entail is composed of houses and vegetable garden in Lisboa, a farm in Vale de Flores, in Sacavém, some "casais" on the outskirts of Lisboa and Sintra.

Entail foundation deed by which Brás Teles de Meneses, membro do Conselho do Rei and coronel da gente da guerra, and his wife, D. Catarina Maria de Faro Henriques, established an entail, incorporating in it the third part of their assets, which comprised a farmstead in Lamarosa, Coruche, houses in Pampulha, Lisboa, and rents (foros) in the farmstead of Cotovia. They also entailed to it 8 tapestries depicting the life of S. João Batista and the weapons used by Brás Teles de Meneses. The institutors designated Fernando Teles de Meneses, their firstborn son, to succeed them in the entail's administration. All its future administrators were allowed to deposit their remains in the tomb erected by the founders.
Paulo da Rocha, curator of their eldest son, gave his approval to this deed.

Will (extract) by which Isabel de Castilho established a chapel of perpetual daily masses, which would be celebrated in the chapel of Espírito Santo of the church of Nossa Senhora do Loreto of Lisboa, for her soul and for the souls of her husband, Diogo de Sá, and her daughter. The entail would be transmitted to the son or daughter of her heir. She incorporated in it all her assets, leaving to the discretion of her heir whether the farm she owned in Cinco Ribeiras, S. Tomé, should be sold and the sale's profit used in the acquisition of properties in the kingdom or not. She also declared that she owned another land in Catujal. The chapel's administrator was obligated to maintain it and to preserve its altarpiece, textiles and ornaments.

Will (extract) by which Lopo Álvares Velez appointed his son, Diogo, whose mother was Francisca Dias, to become his universal heir. Diogo would be the next administrator of the chapel of S. Vicente of the church of S. Miguel of Aveiro. The testator confirmed the entailment of properties to that chapel made by his grandfather, Lopo Álvares, and determined that the entail's administration should preferably be delivered to the eldest son of his successors. He left a rent (foro) of 2 000 réis and 2 capons to his sister, Joana Ferreira, which was paid by a castilian who resided in Aveiro. After her death it had to be entailed to the chapel. His body would be buried in the chapel of S. Vicente, where his parents lied.

Donation deed by which Inês Afonso, Afonso da Várzea's widow, donates houses in Lisboa to Maria Eanes, her late husband's niece, obligating her and her successors to celebrate annual masses for her soul in the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Palma of Lisboa. After Maria Eanes' death, the entail should be inherited by her eldest son. Followed by an acórdão em relação and a detailed description of the chapel's assets.

Will chart by which Cristóvão Bocolli, cidadão cremonês, established an entail with a farmstead in Lisboa ("quinta da Palma"), houses on that city and 18 african civets ("gatos de algália"), which were kept in a wooden house in the farm and generated an annual profit of 100 000 réis. He designated his illegitimate son, João Bocle/ João Boche, husband of Maria Luís, to administrate it, obligating him to support the celebration of a daily perpetual mass in the church of Nossa Senhora do Loreto. The institutor ordered the making of 4 tombos containing copies of the entail's institution and other deeds, 3 of which would be delivered to the Hospital de Todos-os-Santos, the referred church and the Juízo dos Resíduos. The testator declared that he had made a will with his late wife, Graça Teixeira, in which they had demanded the celebration of a perpetual daily mass for their souls in Nossa Senhora do Loreto, where he had erected a chapel. Followed by an approval deed issued on 1560-10-28 and an opening deed issued on 1561-03-13.

Entail foundation deed of padre Frei Diogo Garcia by which he establishes the conditions of succession in the entail and establishes the pious charges that must be celebrated. He lists the properties entailed and appoints Inês Álvares de Simas as first administrator during her lifetime. After her death, she would be succeeded by D. Margarida de Simas and from there on the succession should preferably continue on the eldest male heir.

Will (extract) of João da Cunha annexing some properties and a public debt instrument to the entail of Antanhol.
Will approved in 1642-02-19 and opened in 1642-09-13.

Entail foundation deed by which D. Francisco de Portugal, conde of Vimioso, and his wife, D. Joana de Vilhena, condessa of Vimioso, establish an entail composed of their third parts, consisting of their houses and estates in Évora, Redondo, Vila Nova da Baronia, Beja, Arraiolos and Montemor-o-Novo with an obligation of a daily mass in the convent of Santa Catarina de Sena of Évora.

Will made by António de Brito Correia and his wife Maria Guedes, in which they have ordered the foundation of an entail with an obligation of two weekly masses celebrated in every year for their souls. They instructed the executioners of their will to sell all of their properties in Bahia and purchase other properties in Portugal, in order to be entailed. They named their son, António Guedes de Brito as first administrator and, after his death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, If the last administrator had no heirs, he or she could appoint a person to suceed on the administration. All administrators should bear the surnames Guedes and Brito to have the administration, and also annex half of their own reserved portions to the entail at the moment of their deaths.

Will made by Domingos Rodrigues and Ana Nogueira in which they have ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail an chapel devoted to Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, taking a land in Ilha dos Frades, Bahia, with the perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated in every Saturday. To administrate it, they named their son padre Pedro Rodrigues Fortes as first administrator during his lifetime with the condition that he would finish the chapel's fabric and, after his death, the administration should be transmited to Domingos Rodrigues Santiago, their eldest son, and to his eldest male heir after him.

Will made in Santiago de Cabo Verde by Duarte Rodrigues in which he ordered the foundation of an entail and chapel that would be composed of his farm of São Domingos, with its cotton fields and stockyard, over which he imposed a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every week as long as the world lasted. He named Sebastião, the eldest of his legitimate sons, as first administrator, during his lifetime, and, after his death, the succession should always continue, preferably on the eldest male heir, born from legitimate marriage. If Sebastião had no male heir, the administration would be handled to his brother Jorge, second son of Duarte Rodrigues, with the same conditions. If none of them had male heirs, then the administration would be handled to the eldest female daughter of Sebastião. If none of them had children, the admnistration would be handled, in this order, to Maria Duarte, legitimate daughter of Duarte Rodrigues, or her sister Isabel. If none of the legitimate heirs had children, the the illegitimate sons of Duarte Rodrigues would receive the administration, with the condition that only their legitimate children would succeed. He appointed his son in law Diogo de Avelar to administrate the entail during the minority of his sons Sebastião and Jorge. The administrator would also have the obligation to perpetually provide the sustenance of one bed on the Misericórdia of Santiago.

Chapel foundation deed in which Gonçalo Rodrigues Marques declares that he has bought the chapel of "Cabeça Santa", in the convent of S. Elói, in Porto, with the intention of establishing his own chapel. To achieve this, he changed the chapel's invocation to St. Gonçalo, the Saint he was named after, and ordered his remains buried there. The institutor entailed 110,000 reis of interest in the Almoxarifado of Porto. He appointed his son António Rodrigues Marques, almoxarife of the comarca of Porto, as the first administrator. The entail was to be inherited by the first-born male son.

Entail foundation deed by Pedro Marinho Falcão. The founder decided to entail his farmstead of São Roque, along with properties in Barcelos, Ponte da Barca and Ponte de Lima. The first administrator would be his niece Luísa, daughter of his brother Brás Falcão Marinho. Succession would be by first-born sons, excluding clerics and illegitimate children. In the event that there were twin brothers, the decision as to who would be administrator would be made by casting lots. All the administrators were obliged to ensure the celebration of masses in the chapel of São Roque.

Entail foundation deed by António Barbosa Fiúza, priest in São Julião de Passos. The founder recognised the importance of the celebration of perpetual masses for the benefit of souls, which is why he decided to establish a "morgado ou capela", entailing all his possessions. The heir would have the perpetual obligation to ensure that two masses were celebrated every week in the church of Vila Nova de Cerveira, where the founder was born and where he was to be buried. He appointed his nephew Miguel Barbosa Fiúza as the first administrator, or alternatively, if Miguel had obtained a well-paid position, another nephew called Tomé Barbosa Fiúza. First-born sons were preferred to succeed. Each administrator was obliged to use the surnames Barbosa and Fiúza and to marry according to his parents' wishes. If there were two or more relatives with the same degree of kinship, preference was given to those who had obtained a university degree, first those who had studied at the University of Coimbra and then those who had studied at the Sapienza University of Rome. Within two years, an inventory of the estates had to be made, with three copies: one for the administrator, one for the "Livro das Capelas" of the Juízo dos Resíduos and one for the "Provedor da Comarca".

Will (extract) of Luís Gavião Barreto, in which the testator declares that his wife Catarina Lobo was to be his universal heir. They had agreed on the establishment of an entail, for which Luís Gavião Barreto left his "terça", including the lands he owned in the parish of Roriz and the patronage of the local church. The administrator would be his son Manuel Gavião Barreto, who would take possession of the properties after the death of Luís and Catarina, and who would be succeeded by his first-born son. If he died without descendants, an administrator would be appointed from among the relatives of Luís Gavião Barreto's mother.

Will (extract) of Francisco Álvares Tinoco, in which the testator declares that the remaining assets of his "terça" were to be entailed into a chapel previously instituted by Catarina Colaço of Viana. The entail was to be held by Francisco's legitimate descendants, with preference given to first-born sons, but with the possibility of female succession in the absence of males. The administrators were obliged to use the surname of Tinoco and to ensure the perpetual celebration of 20 masses each year.

Will of Mestre João da Paz. The testator orders that his body be buried in the chapel he had previously contracted with the friars of S. Francisco do Porto, located in the cloister of the monastery. His son, Diogo da Paz, was to be the first administrator of the entail, to be succeeded in perpetuity by the line of his first-born sons, all of whom were to be named João da Paz. The administrator had the right to keep part of the rent of the house where João da Paz and his wife Mécia da Paz lived. The annual rent of 3,000 réis was to be given to the monastery to ensure the celebration of masses for the souls of João and Mécia da Paz.

Will of Branca Casada, widow of Pedro Eanes, in which she decided to reserve her "terça", including properties in Braga and Barcelos, for the establishment of a chapel. The first to inherit would be her grandson, Miguel Correia Pinto, followed by his descendants, with preference given to first-born sons. If he died without children, the succession would alternatively pass to another grandson named Pedro Pinto, or to someone who was a descendant of Branca's late husband Pedro Eanes. The administrators were asked to register the institution in the "livro da Provedoria" of Viana.

Followed by the approval deed (1607-07-04, fls. 209-209v).

Chapel foundation deed by António Porto Carneiro, cavaleiro fidalgo, together with his wife Filipa Dias. The couple declares that they have no forced heirs and are therefore free to dispose of their property. They decided to found a chapel with the perpetual obligation to celebrate 100 mases for their souls every year. The first administrator would be António Pinto, cavaleiro fidalgo, nephew of António Porto Carneiro, whom they had raised since early childhood, marrying him to their niece Filipa Dias. Succession in the chapel was primarily through first-born sons, and clerics were excluded from this role. The administrators had to live in Braga. If If they had to leave the city in the service of the king, they had to return and ensure that all the masses were properly celebrated.

Will of Lopo Dias Lemos, cavaleiro fidalgo. The testator declares that his body is to be buried in the Chapel of Santo António, in the cloister of Braga Cathedral, next to his wife Isabel Jacome and his son Diogo Lopes de Lemos. He declared his will to found a chapel. He bequeathed properties in Braga and on the outskirts of the city, with the perpetual obligation to hold two masses every week. His grandchildren, Gaspar de Lemos and Margarida de Lemos, were named as his universal heirs. Lopo argued that the entail was the best juridical solution to protect their access to his inheritance, since they were not legitimate children of his son. The last surviving grandchild was to own all the property and pass it on to the first-born son. Illegitimate children were excluded from the succession.

Entail foundation deed by Jerónimo Correia Homem, capitão-mor of the "Couto" of the Archbishopric of Braga. Jerónimo decided to entail in a "morgado" the lands he had inherited from his parents, those he had received from his marriage and others he had bought during his life. The entail was to include, among other things, the Vimieiro estate and properties in Braga. The entail, established in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, was coupled with the obligation to celebrate 12 annual masses in the chapel in Braga Cathedral, founded by Jerónimo's parents. Manuel Correia de Sousa, the founder's son, was appointed as the first administrator, with the power to choose one of his sons or daughters to succeed him. If he had no descendants, the administration would pass to the eldest son of his sister, Mariana Coelho. It was forbidden for any administrator to marry a Jew, a Moor or a black person. Illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes were excluded from the administration.

Will of Francisco Babo. The testator outlines the different burial options depending on where he died: if he died in Braga, his body was to be buried in the Cathedral; if he died in Porto, he was to be buried in the Cathedral, next to his father Rui Babo; if he died at his estate in Carude, he was to be buried in the Church of São Mamede de Escariz, next to his son Baltasar Babo. Francisco appointed his nephew Jorge Babo as his universal heir, stating that all his possessions were to be entailed in perpetuity. The holders of the entail were obliged to ensure the celebration of 12 annual masses in the church of São Mamede de Escariz, for the benefit of the soul of the founder and the soul of his deceased son Baltasar. They were also obliged to use the family name of Babo. The first-born son would have priority in the succession, and women and illegitimate children were always excluded from the administration.

Followed by the approval deed (1553-08-27, fls. 61-62).

Will of Gonçalo Pimenta and his wife Isabel da Costa. Both state that their bodies should be buried in the chapel of São Gonçalo, which the couple had previously built. They decided to found a chapel, entailing estates to that effect. The chapel had the perpetual obligation of celebrating a weekly mass, along with other masses celebrated on certain days of the year. The first administrator of the chapel would be their first-born son, according to the same rules that applied to the chapel founded by Gonçalo Afonso Vieira, Gonçalo's grandfather, known as the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Ponte, in Ponte da Barca. The present will should be registered in the "Registo das capelas dos Resíduos de Braga". The succession was to pass to the first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children and people who had committed lese-majeste crimes.

Followed by the approval deed (1626-05-13, fls. 57-57v).

Will of Francisco Rodrigues, ordering that he should be buried in the church of São Mamede of Gondoriz, in the chapel of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios that he had previously instituted. Francisco Rodrigues donated several properties to the chapel and appointed Pedro Fernandes as its first administrator, to be succeeded by Francisco's nephew, João Francisco, and his descendants, with preference given to first-born sons.

Will of Gaspar da Rocha Pais. The testator orders that his body be buried in front of the altar of S. António. His bones would later be transferred to the mother church of Viana and buried next to his parents and grandparents. As he had no forced heirs, he decided to make his nephew Francisco da Rocha, son of his sister Catarina da Rocha Pais, his universal heir, excluding all other relatives from his inheritance, especially his sister Susana da Rocha for the wrongs she had done to him and their father. His nephew and heir was also appointed administrator of the hospital founded by João Pais o Velho, in which Gaspar had also succeeded his father. Gaspar da Rocha Pais states that he built a hermitage in his Deocriste manor, dedicated to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, to which he bequeathed property and ornaments. He had already obtained a provision authorising the celebration of masses in this hermitage. The chapel and the estate of Deocriste were to be entailed and owned by the same person. His nephew, Francisco da Rocha, was appointed administrator, to be followed by his descendants, giving preference to first-born sons and excluding illegitimate children and clerics. The administrators were obliged to use the family name of Rocha Pais.

Followed by the approval deed (1618-05-03, fls. 19-20).

Will of Gaspar Manuel and his wife Maria Pedro. They ordered that their bodies be buried in the church of Santiago da Carvalhosa, in front of the altar of S. Miguel. The couple explained that they had previously built a chapel dedicated to Santa Luzia, next to the church of Carvalhosa. After their death, their possessions, namely the grain rents, would be incorporated into the chapel, with the perpetual obligation to celebrate two weekly masses. The administrator was not yet chosen.

Will (extract) of António de Morais. The testator decides to reserve all his real estate and movable property, incorporating them into a chapel, which would be entailed in perpetuity in a "capela" or "morgado". The entail was accompanied by the obligation to celebrate perpetual masses, namely a weekly mass every Friday in honour of the Five Wounds of Christ. The first holder of the entail would be Paula, a young and single girl, the daughter of Leonor de Morais. The entail would be used as a dowry for her marriage, provided she married according to her mother's wishes. The entail would go primarily to the first-born sons, with the exception of the administrators who married Jews, Moors or artisans. The administrators were obliged to live in Barcelos or on its outskirts, unless their service to the King or the Duke of Bragança took them elsewhere.

Will of Catarina Fernandes, daughter of Father Nicolau Fernandes. The testator asks to be buried in the cloister of Braga Cathedral, next to her brother Pedro Fernandes. In her will, Catarina declares that she wishes to establish a chapel and entails her possessions in perpetuity. She also imposes the obligation of celebrating a weekly mass at the altar of S. Geraldo or S. António, in Braga Cathedral, for her soul and for the souls of her parents, brother and other people she was close to. Catarina established the Casal of Vezemal, in S. Martinho, Braga, as the head of the chapel, including the lands she had inherited from his father and brother. She appointed her nephew Francisco Fernandes and his descendants as administrators, or another nephew, Marcos Veloso, on the condition that he couldn't marry Domingas da Costa. The entail would be inherited mainly by first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes.

Followed by the approval deed (1624-11-15, fls. 188-188v).

Donation deed by Pedro Eanes Campelo to Lourenço Campelo for his marriage with Filipa Guimarães. With this donation, Pedro Eanes Campelo established an entail that was to remain in the possession of Lourenço and his descendants, to be transmitted through the first-born sons, excluding clerics, illegitimate children and people who had committed lese-majeste crimes. The head of the entail was to be the estate of Barca, in São Romão da Ucha, Prado. A perpetual obligation was imposed to celebrate 10 annual masses in the church where Pedro Eanes Cameplo decided to be buried.

Will of Gonçalo Martins, parish priest in Santiago de Atães. He orders that his body be buried in the church of São Pedro de Alvite. The testator established an entail with the perpetual obligation of celebrating three annual masses on the day of St. Gonçalo. The administrator would be Sebastião Martins, and succession would always be through the closest relative, as long as it was someone related to the institutor, with preference given to first-born sons, and excluding illegitimate children and people who had committed lese-majeste crimes.

Followed by the approval deed (1611-08-10, fls. 190-190v) and by the delivery of the will to the notary (1612-08-10, fls. 190v-191).

Will of Gonçalo Pires and of his wife Aldonça Leanes. They wish to be buried in the cemetery of the Church of São Julião de Covelas. Reserving their "terças", they instituted and entail, with the obligation of two annual and perpetual masses. The first owner of the entail would be their son João Gonçalves, who would be succeeded by his first-born son.

Will of Fernando Gil and his wife Genebra de Sousa. They state that their bodies should be buried in the chapel of Santa Luzia. The farmstead of Vila Verde was to be included in their "terça", which was to be incorporated into a chapel with the obligation of 50 masses. The first administrator was to be their son, Diogo de Sousa, followed by his first-born son. Clerics were excluded from the administration.

Followed by the approval deed (1529-07-27, fls. 168v-169).

Donation deed by which Sebastião Pereira and his wife Ana da Costa decided to give all their assets to Sebastião. The couple did not have any children of their own, but in view of the great affection they both had for Sebastião, who was Sebastião Pereira's natural son, they decided that he should be the heir to their estate. The property, namely the farmstead of Bastuço, was incorporated into a chapel with the task of celebrating a perpetual weekly mass in the church of Santa Maria de Barcelos, where the couple were to be buried. On the death of the couple, Sebastião would take possession of the estate, to be succeeded by his first-born son, excluding any illegitimate children from the administration. If he had no descendants, the entail was to be given to Ambrósio Pereira, who was also a legitimate son of Sebastião Pereira, or alternatively to his nephew Gaspar de Maris.

Will of Cristóvão Mendes de Vasconcelos, canon in the Cathedral of Braga. The testator requests that his body be buried in the Cathedral, in the place reserved for canons. He decided to establish an entail, including in this "morgado" the farmstead of Briteiros, which he had previously bought from Jorge do Vale Vieira, and other 5,000 cruzados, which were to be used to acquire other lands. The first owner of the entail would be his nephew Cristóvão Vieira, or alternatively Baltasar Vieira. Succession would be by blood, with preference given to first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children. Administrators were obliged to use the family name of Vieira. They were also obliged to establish a chapel in the church of São Salvador de Briteiros or in the convent of São Francisco de Guimarães, if the testator had not done so during his lifetime. In this chapel, the mortal remains of his parents, grandparents and future administrators of the entail should be interred.

Followed by the approval deed (1622-09-03, fls. 107-108).

Dowry deed by which João de Meira Carrilho, canon of Braga Cathedral and commissioner of the Inquisition, son of Gonçalo de Meira and Beatriz Mendes, decided to endow his great-niece Isabel de Meira Carrilho, daughter of Gonçalo Carrilho and Ana da Costa, by her marriage to Estêvão Falcão, fidalgo da casa do rei and son of Manuel Falcão Costa and Ana Maria Teixeira. João de Meira Carrilho left a farmstead in São Miguel do Couto, along with 10,000 cruzados to be used for the purchase of a house and land, declaring that all this property would be entailed. The couple would be the first owners, followed by their descendants, with preference given to first-born sons. The administrators were obliged to use the family name of Meira and to pay for the celebration of 50 annual masses in the Church of Espírito Santo, located in the São Marcos Hospital in Braga, where João de Meira Carrilho would be buried. João de Meira Carrilho also declares that he was the administrator of an entail, located in Castelo de Vide, which had been founded by his father João de Meira, chaplain to the late Infante and Cardinal D. Henrique, and to which he appointed his niece as administrator, since she was of "his blood and generation". João de Meira Carrilho acquired more lands and imposed more masses to be celebrated. He also instructed his heirs to place an image of Christ in the chapel of the mother church of Castelo de Vide. The image was engraved with the relics of several saints. It had belonged to the Emperor Charles V and was given to Manuel Álvares Cardoso when he was secretary to the Marquis of Arronches in Madrid, who bequeathed it to João de Meira Carrilho. In view of its importance, the image and the relics engraved in it were considered to be the head of the entail.

Will (extract) of Gaspar de Sampaio Pereira. The testator institutes an entail by his inheritance, partly constituted by debt instruments. He appointed his nephew João Leite Pereira as administrator, to be succeeded by his first-born son, excluding illegitimate children and forcing the administrators to use the Leite Pereira family name. The children of Francisca de Castro were excluded from the succession. A charge of perpetual masses to be celebrated in the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Desterro was attached to the entail.

Will of Vasco Lopes, citizen of Braga, and his wife Joana de Proença. They declared that they had no children or forced heirs and that the surviving spouse would be the universal heir of the deceased. The property was to be incorporated into a "morgado", whose first administrator would be Vasco or Joana, to be followed by a person of their choice. From then on, the succession would be by consanguinity, with preference given to first-born sons. The heir had the obligation to celebrate three weekly and perpetual masses for the souls of the institutors and their relatives.

Will by which António Gomes da Mata established an entail, appointing his nephew António Pereira de Lacerda to be its first administrator. He was due to order the celebration of masses in several churches in Lisboa. This entail is composed of unspecified assets.

Will by which António Gomes da Mata, correio-mor, established an entail appointing his nephew António Gomes da Mata de Vasconcelos to be its first administrator. He was due to order the celebration of masses in several churches in Lisboa. This entail is composed of houses located in Elvas and a public debt instrument of 200 000 réis in Almoxarifado de Lamego.

Will by which António Gomes da Mata established an entail, appointing his nephew Luis Gomes da Mata to be its first administrator. He was due to order the celebration of masses and to light a candle in the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Graça and other churches In Lisboa. The founder also appointed his nephew Duarte Gomes da Mata heir of the alodial assets and some of the entailed assets until his death. This chapel has the right to nominate a priest to celebrate the masses. This entail is composed of several assets belonging to the entails of Luís Gomes da Mata's, Pedro António da Mata and Duarte Reimão da Mata; jewelry, silver pieces and a public debt instrument of 70 000 réis in Câmara de Lisboa.

Will by which António Gomes da Mata established an entail, appointing his nephew André de Azevedo de Vasconcelos to be its first administrator. He was due to order the celebration of masses in several churches in Lisboa. This entail is composed of unspecified assets.

Entail foundation deed by Maria de Araújo. She decided to establish an entail with the inheritance she had received from her brother Manuel Alves Pinto, together with her own property. As the first administrator, she appointed Estêvão Falcão de Melo, who was married to her niece Mariana, to be followed by their descendants, with preference given to the first-born sons. If they had no children, the succession would pass to the closest relative of the last administrator, as long as it was someone of Maria de Araújo's blood, excluding clerics. The administrators were obliged to celebrate mass in Braga Cathedral.

Will (extract) of father Miguel da Fonseca, by which he declared that he wished to institute a chapel in the hermitage of Santa Ana, with the perpetual obligation of a daily mass. The testator left "um conto de réis" to be entailed. He appointed his niece Ângela da Fonseca, married to Gabriel de Araújo de Vasconcelos, as the first administrator, followed by her descendants, with the right to appoint one of her children as her successor. If she failed to do so, preference would be given to first-born sons. If they had no descendants, the entail would go to another of the founder's nieces, Mariana da Fonseca, or finally to his natural daughter, Marta da Fonseca. The administrators were obliged to use the family name and had to report to the Juízo dos Resíduos every three years on the correct celebration of the prescribed masses.

Chapel foundation deed by Doctor João de Coimbra, provisor in the Archbishopric of Braga. The founder declares that he had previously received permission from the King to acquire property to be incorporated into a chapel he had built in honour of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, next to the church of São João do Souto in Braga. His nephew, Cristóvão de Coimbra, would be the first owner and administrator of the chapel, to be succeeded by his first-born son, with the exception of clerics, illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes. The estates could not be leased to "fidalgos", "cavaleiros" or "oficiais do rei", but only to farmers and labourers. Every year, during the mass of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the chaplain would read the deed of foundation to keep the memory of the founder alive.

Entail foundation deed by Manuel Afonso da Guerra, bishop of Santiago, in Cape Verde, and member of the king's council. The first administrator of the entail was to be his sister Leonosa da Guerra, followed by another sister called Marinha da Guerra and finally Salvador Gomes da Guerra. After Salvador, succession was by descent, favouring firstborn sons and excluding clerics. The administrators were obliged to use the name Guerra and were forbidden to marry New-Christians, Jews, Moors, heretics or those convicted by the Inquisition.

Chapel foundation deed by João Dias Leite, by which he decided to institute a chapel in the newly built church of Santa Cruz. He appointed his nephew Teodoro Leite as administrator. He and all the administrators had several obligations, namely to be members of the Brotherhood of Santa Cruz and to use the family coat of arms. Succession would pass primarily through first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children. A copy of the deed of foundation was to be inserted in the Livro das Capelas and another in the archives of the Brotherhood of Santa Cruz.

Entail foundation deed by Leonor Vieira. Leonor was a single woman and had no heir. She decided to favour her niece, Catarina Vieira da Silva, the daughter of her first cousin, declaring her great love for her and deciding to provide her with a dowry to ensure a good marriage. For this purpose, she decided to entail properties that would pass into Catarina's hands after Leonor's death. The property was to be inherited by Catarina's descendants, with preference given to the first-born sons, and with the obligations of celebrating perpetual mass at Leonor Vieira's grave, using the family name and registering the property in the "Livro das capelas dos Resíduos" in Braga.

Will of Rui Mendes Mesquita, in which he declares that his body should be buried in the church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, in Guimarães. Together with his wife Margarida, they reserved their "terças" for the establishment of a "morgado", which would be attached to the chapel where Rui's father, Fernando Mesquita, was buried, also in the church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. They appointed their son, Fernando Mesquita, as the first administrator, stating that he would be obliged to entail his share of his parents' inheritance. He was to be succeeded by his first-born son. Clerics, illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes were excluded from the administration. Successors were also compelled to use the family name, to marry and to entail more property.

Followed by the approval deed (1546-08-16, fls. 10v-11).

Entail foundation deed by Pedro Gonçalves do Lago. The founder declared his will to perpetually entail and unite his properties in São Martinho de Escariz, the income from which would also support masses for the benefit of Pedro's soul, as well as that of his parents and relatives. The masses were to be celebrated in the Convent of Salvador in Braga. The first administrator of the entail was to be his brother, Manuel Ribeiro do Lago, followed by his descendants, with preference given to first-born sons. The administrators had to be mentally and physically fit. Clerics, illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes were excluded. In addition, the institutor required the administrators to register the institution in the "livro da provedoria desta comarca", in Braga, and also in the records of the church where the masses would be celebrated.

Will (extract) of João Vaz bequeathing some assets to his wife, Maria Fernandes, with the pious obligation of twelve perpetual masses in the church of S. Lourenço of Sebadelhe, in the outskirts of Numão. After his wife's death, the assets will be bequeathed to his brother, André Gonçalves dos Pereiros.

Will of Sancho Martins and Maria Domingues, his wife, bequeathing their assets to Vicente Domingues, o Moço, brother of Maria Domingues, with the pious obligation of twelve annual masses, for their souls, and, after his death, to his eldest son. The properties consisted of properties in Bogalhal and Pereiro, including farmlands and the farmsteads of Santa Maria das Fontes and Sarça.

Will of João Pires Salgado bequeathing his available portion to his wife, Maria Pires, with the pious obligation of a perpetual annual mass, in the church of S. Martinho, in the outskirts of Seia.

Will of Luís de Cáceres clarifying the foundation clauses of his chapel and ordering the celebration of its masses in the church of Algodres. He entails his and his wife's, Isabel de Melo, available portions, composed by their farmstead (quintã) of Casal Vasco, to the chapel.
Will approved in 1489-11-09.

Will of Gaspar dos Reis Pimentel founding an entail with his available portion, which includes the farmstead (quinta) of Devesa, in the outskirts of Vinhó and Gouveia, and other assets in Mesquitela, and appointing his son, José, as its first administrator. He also chooses as his entail's head a cross with relics of the Holy Cross and the crown of thorns of Jesus Christ.
Will approved in 1694-08-22.

Will of Ana Marques entailing her properties with the pious obligation of 59 perpetual masses, celebrated in her chapel of Nossa Senhora das Preces, in Sandomil. The testator appoints as her first successor Simão Aparício, her husband, and, after his death, Sebastião Garcia, her brother, and, after him, his eldest son.
Will approved in 1653-04-16.

Will of Cosme Fernandes and Catarina Delgada, his wife, founding an entail to their nephews Manuel, son of Manuel de Abrantes, and Maria, daughter of Pedro Francisco, who should marry to each one, with the pious obligation of two perpetual masses, per year, over their graves, in the church of Travancinha, in the outskirts of the village of Casal. They also order that the successor of the meadow of Torrozelo, in Olho Marinho, should order the celebration of two perpetual masses, for their souls, in the hermitage of Santo António of Torrozelo.
Will approved in 1658-06-01.

Will of João Vaz bequeathing some assets to his wife, Maria Fernandes, with the pious obligation of twelve perpetual masses in the church of S. Lourenço of Sebadelhe, in the outskirts of Numão. After his wife's death, the assets will be bequeathed to his brother, André Gonçalves dos Pereiros.

Will of Francisco Tomé and Francisca Mendes, his wife, founding a chapel with the pious obligation of three annual masses for the soul of each one, in the church of S. Romão. They appoint their daughter, Eufémia da Moita, to succeeed them in their available portions.

Will of Pedro Saraiva da Costa, cidadão of Guarda, founding an entail with all his real estate, which he bequeathed to his son, Mem da Costa Saraiva, and annexing to this entail the patronage right of the church of Vila Garcia. Ana Frajoa da Costa, the testator's wife, was present and entailed her part of the real estate of her husband to this entail. Both of them appointed their son, Mem da Costa Saraiva, as their successor in their entail.

Entail foundation deed by Luís Teixeira Cabral and his wife in their farmstead of Lourenço Domingues, in Pinhel, annexed to their chapel of S. Sebastião, located in that farmstead.

Entail foundation deed by António de Melo and Catarina de Sampaio, his wife, with their available portions, located in Ramirão, in the outskirts of Algodres. They also order the foundation of the chapel of Santo António, in the same place, with the pious obligation of 24 perpetual masses, per year. The institutors appoint Jorge de Melo, their eldest son, as the successor in the entail's administration. Jorge de Melo was present and entails his reserved portions.

Entail foundation deed by which licenciado Francisco Monteiro and his wife Inês Fernandes established an entail with all their properties, designating their daughter, Maria Monteiro, to administrate it. The future administrators were obligated to erect a chapel devoted to Nossa Senhora da Esperança in Freixeda do Torrão, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, where annual masses should be celebrated for the souls of the institutors. The foundation deed was made with their daughter's consent.

Entail foundation deed by Doutor Manuel da Fonseca Coelho giving his real estate to a perpetual entail, previously founded by his will, and ordering the foundation of a chapel of Nossa Senhora da Estrada, if he could not make it in his lifetime, with the pious obligation of a mass every saturday and in Nossa Senhora day. He also appoints Marcos da Fonseca Coelho, his brother, as his successor in the entail of capitão Marcos da Fonseca, his uncle, and in the chapel of João Vaz Coelho, his uncle too.

Entail foundation deed by Guiomar da Costa, widow of Francisco Mendes de Castro, with all her assets, appointing Luís de Solla, son of her nephews, Fernando Lopes da Costa and Juliana de Solla, as first administrator, with the pious obligation of five annual masses in the monastery of S. Francisco of Trancoso. Luís de Solla was present, accepted the entail and confirmed its foundation.

Entail foundation deed of Diogo Gomes Pereira and Catarina Francisca, his wife, in Quinta da Azenha Pobre, in the outskirts of Castelo Novo, with the pious obligation of five annual masses.

Entail and chapel foundation deed deed by António das Póvoas e Brito, D. Isabel de Sousa, his wife, and Doutor Manuel de Sousa Oliva, his brother-in-law and her brother, in Guarda, with the pious obligation of twelve annual masses in the cathedral of Guarda. Doutor Manuel de Sousa Oliva annexes his houses to this entail and, if he dies without write a will, all his assets. They appoint as first administrator, after the death of António das Póvoas e Brito and D. Isabel de Sousa, their eldest male son.

Court sentence judging the will of the late João Vaz as good and ordering his fulfilment and to deliver the bequests to his heirs.

Entail and chapel foundation deed by Pedro Machado and his wife Isabel Francisca. The couple decided to entail properties "em capela e morgado". They were both to own the properties during their lifetimes. After their death, the entail was to be held by their son, Francisco Machado. The entail was linked to the obligation to celebrate perpetual masses in different places, such as the burial place of the institutors, which was yet to be decided, and the chapel of São Pedro, in Braga Cathedral. Succession to the entail was to be by appointment, as the founders argued that this mechanism would make children more obedient to their parents. If Francisco Machado or another administrator failed to appoint a successor, the entail was to go to the first-born son. Illegitimate children and those who had committed lese-majeste crimes were excluded from the administration.

Confirmation letter by Mem da Costa Saraiva of the entail founded by his parents, Pedro Saraiva da Costa and Ana Frajoa da Costa, and clauses' declaration. Her mother was present and consented in this confirmation and presented clauses. This is a second document, since the first one was forged by Manuel da Costa Saraiva, brother of Pedro Saraiva da Costa, changing the clause which excluded him and his descendants from the entail's succession.

Chapel foundation deed by Luís de Cáceres in Casal Vasco, Fornos de Algodres. While he is alive, he is the chapel's administrator. After his death, his eldest male son will succeed him.

Entail foundation deed by Lopo de Barros, fidalgo da casa do rei, and Beatriz Bravo, acting as a refoundation act of the entail established by Martinho Mendes de Barros. This entail was also made up of several properties in Braga, to which the couple decided to add their farmstead of Real, which they had inherited from Diogo Bravo, Beatriz's father. Its religious duties, with masses for the soul of Martinho and also for Kings Afonso V, João II and Manuel I, were carried out in the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, located in the cloister of Braga Cathedral, where the tombs were located and which Lopo and Beatriz had rebuilt. The "morgado", united with the previous entail, was created to ensure the preservation and memory of their lineage and to better serve the Kings of Portugal. Their son Diogo de Barros would become the next administrator, followed by his first-born son. Administrators were also obliged to use the family name.

Will of Brás Fernandes, instituting an entail by his farmsted of Atalaia, with pious obligations in the church of Nossa Senhora de Assumar. Brás appointed his son António as administrator, to be followed by his first-born son.

Will (extract) by which Guiomar Cabea, widow of Simão Correia Lomelino, expresses her wish to be buried in the chapel she established with her husband in the main church of Oeiras. She designates her niece, D. Maria, daughter of Jorge Carreiro de Almada and of D. Luísa da Gama, Guiomar's sister, as her heir, executor and administrator of her chapel and entail. She bequeaths her the third part of her husband and her own third part, entailing them to their chapel, with an obligation of 100 masses for their souls. The entail shall pass to D. Maria's descendants, with a preference for daughters. If she dies without successors, it shall pass to one of her siblings in this order: D. Helena, D. Jerónima, D. Francisco de Almada or D. António Carreiro.

Will by Beatriz Lopes, in which she declares that her body should be buried in the church of S. Marcos, in the grave where her husband Pedro Vaz Bacorinho lied. The testator stated that the rest of her inheritance would be used for the foundation of a chapel, explaining that the movable property would be sold and the money used to buy land that would be entailed to the chapel. The obligation to celebrate five annual masses in the "Altar das Almas" of the aforementioned church was imposed. The first administrator would be João Rodrigues Gato. After his death, and despite having children, the administration would pass to the founder's cousin, and then to her niece, Maria Pereira. Priority in succession would be given to the first-born children.

Will (extract) of Rui Mendes, by which he left to his nephew, son of his sister, estates to be entailed in a chapel, with the perpetual obligation to celebrate 12 anual masses. Succession was to pass to the first-born sons. The administrators had the obligation to entail assets, and were compelled to registrer the institution in the "Livro das Capelas do Provedor da Comarca".

Will (extract) of João do Prado, in which is declared that he had took propeties located in Olivença, next to the monastery of São Francisco, entailing them in a "Morgado" with the obligation to celebrate 6 annual masses. The administration of the entail would pass to the first-born sons.

Will (extract) of Beatriz Rodrigues, founding the chapel of Santa Maria in the church of São Pedro de Terena, appointing as administrator her nephew Rui Palha and his offspring, or alternatively the descendants of Rui’s brother, João Palha. The succession would be by first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children. An image of Nossa Senhora da Conceição was to be painted in the chapel.

Entail and chapel foundation deed by Mateus Forjaz Ferreira and his wife Isabel de Azevedo. The couple declared that they had previously founded a chapel in the church of Provesende, dedicated to Nossa Senhora. As they did not have any other heirs besides their daughter, Isabel Forjaz, the couple decided to entail estates in a "morgado", associated with the chapel, using assets in Provesende. Their daughter would be succeeded by her firstborn son. Clerics and illegitimate children were excluded from administration.

Will of Francisco Rodrigues, by which he states that his body should be buried in the chapel of the Anjo Custódio, located in the mother church of Chaves. Francisco left his soul as his heir and established perpetual masses for its benefit. His son, Jacome Rodrigues Carneiro, would be in charge of the chapel, to be followed by his first-born son. The chaplains would preferiebly be clerics coming from the institutor and the administrator's lineage.

Followed by the approval deed (1560-10-14).

Will of Diogo de Sousa, by which he states that he had made a previous testament together with his late wife Madalena de Vasconcelos. Diogo outilines that all the instructions contained in that document should be carried out. He also stated that an entail was to be instituted, which would include 200,000 réis in public debt interests that would be purchased. The first administrator of the entail would be his nephew Francisco da Silva, son of his sister Antónia da Sousa. If he had no legitimate children, the entail would go to António de Sousa, nephew of the founder. If neither of them produced a legitimate heir, the entail would go to the next of kin, as long as they were descended from the Sousa. All administrators were obliged to use the Sousa name and were forbidden to marry Jews, Moors or Gentiles. The administrators of this entail and of the entail established by his father were allowed to be buried in the chapel in the sacristy of the S. Francisco do Porto monastery, except for the place where the testator and his wife were to be buried, which could never be touched again. The first administrator was obliged to give "tenças" from the rents of the entail to Isabel de Madureira and Helena do Paraíso, nuns of the convent of Santa Clara do Porto.

Followed by the approval deed (1625-05-20, fls. 267-268v).

Will of Diogo de Sousa, in which he declares that he is the first administrator of the entail instituted by his parents Diogo de Sousa Alcoforado and Isabel de Madureira. Diogo states that the amount of properties listed by his father could not be entailed. In this will, the son decides to entail all the remaining properties, stating that the rules of the entail should be the same as those outlined by his parents.

Entail foundation deed by Rui Brandão, fidalgo da casa do rei. The founder reserves his "terça" and includes in it several urban and rural estates, the head of which is the "Torre de Pedro do Sem", located in the parish of S. Martinho de Cedofeira, outside the walls of Porto, to which the patronage of the church of S. Paio de Guimarei was attached. Rui Brandão appointed his son Luís Brandão, or alternatively Diogo Brandão, as the first administrator. The heirs of the entail would be the first-born sons, or daughters in the absence of male heirs. The heir had to be physically and mentally fit, excluding people of illegitimate descent, clerics, monks, friars and nuns. The administratores had to live in Porto, marry with their parents' consent, entail half of their "terças", use the Brandão's name and coat of arms, and pay an annual rent to Rui's daughters, who were nuns in the convents of S. Bento de Avé-Maria and S. Clara in Porto. Perpetual masses were to be celebrated in the convent of S. Francisco do Porto for the soul of the founder and his wife, Maria de Madureira. Three inventories were to be drawn up, containing the deed of foundation and the property, with the coat of arms of the instituter: one copy was to remain in the hands of the administrators, while the other two were to be kept in the Convent of S. Francisco, where the founder was to be buried, and in the Misericórdia of Porto.

Will of Diogo Homem Carneiro, stipulating his burial place in the monastery of S. Francisco do Porto. Together with his wife, he reserved in their "terças" the "quinta de Mozelos", located in S. Martinho de Mozelos, together with their house in Porto, to be entailed in a "morgado", with the obligation of perpetual masses to be celebrated in the monastery of S. Francisco. The first administrator would be their son, Henrique Homem Carneiro, to be followed by his descendants, with preference given to first-born sons. If Henrique died without heirs, the succession would go to the other children, Rodrigo Homem or Isabel, if she didn't become a nun. Illegitimate children were allowed to inherit if none of their children had legitimate descent. If all these lines were broken, the succession would pass to Henrique Pereira, nephew of Diogo Homem Carneiro, or to João Leite, son of António Leite do Amaral. If all these lines were interrupted, the entail would be given to the Misericórdia of Porto, increasing the number of perpetual masses to 30. The first administrators had the obligation to give a "tença" every year to the couple's daughter, Margarida, who lived in the convent of S. Bento de Avé-Maria in Porto. All the administrators were obliged to entail a third of their "terças".

Will (extract) by which Lourenço Vieira establishes an entail on his farmstead in Lumiar, Lisboa, near the church of S. João. He bequeaths it to his nephew, Lourenço Vieira, with the obligation of four annual masses in the chapel of S. Lourenço of the convent of S. Francisco of Lisboa, on the days of S. João Evangelista, Jesus, Easter and S. Lourenço, and other twelve masses on each first Sunday of every month. He also orders that he and his sucessors take 50 000 reis of the third parts of their inheritances to keep the chapel repaired. If by the time of Lourenço Vieira's death his nephew has already died, the entail shall be bequeathed to his sister, Beatriz Vieira.

Will of Father Manuel Rodrigues. The testator orders that his body be buried in the main chapel of the Church of Santa Marinha, in Gaia. He entails properties in Porto and Gaia, with the obligation of a perpetual daily mass. The administrator of the chapel would be his niece, Jerónima Álvares, who had the power to appoint the successor, male or female, or the person she considered more competent for the task.

Followed by the approval deed (1647-10-14, fls. 184-186v).

Chapel foundation deed by Senhorinha Soares, widow of Afonso Vieira. Senhorinha had received from the convent of S. Francisco of Porto the altar of Saudação, located between the main chapel and the chapel of S. António, in the church of the aforementioned convent, in order to found her chapel. She appointed her nephew Manuel Soares, son of Simão Soares, as administrator, to be succeeded by the first-born son or, in the absence of a male heir, by the first-born daughter. If there weren't any relatives belonging to the "geração dos Soares", the succession would go to the relatives of her late husband.

Entail and chapel foundation deed by Gonçalo Eanes de Pamplona, citizen of Porto. The monastery of S. Francisco do Porto granted Gonçalo the possession of a chapel in the church of the said monastery, dedicated to S. António, in which Gonçalo had the right to bury himself and his descendants. Gonçalo Eanes de Pamplona accepted the chapel and decided to establish an entail for the service of God and for the salvation of his soul and that of his deceased wife, Leonor Gomes de Miranda. To this end, he entailed urban and rural properties in Porto and in the "termo" of this city and of Barcelos. The estates were united in the "Morgado" and its administrator had to pay annually the fees for the perpetual masses to be celebrated in the chapel of S. António, as well as 2,000 reis to be spent on the chapel's "fábrica". The founder would be the first administrator, and he would later choose one of his children as his successor. If he failed to appoint the next administrator, the succession would pass to the first-born son or, alternatively, the first-born daughter.

Followed by the letter of possession of the chapel (1533-07-30, fl. 141).

Will of João Domingues, citizen of Porto, and his wife Maria Eanes da Rua. They both reserved their "terças" to found a chapel, incorporating the "Paço de Valadares" and the "Casal de Castanheiro", located in the "Julgado de Gaia". Part of the income from these estates would support the celebration of perpetual masses in the convent of S. Francisco do Porto and in the chapel they also established in the church of S. Salvador de Valadares, dedicated to S. António. The first administrator of the entail would be their son, Francisco da Rua, to be followed by the first-born sons or daughters, in the absence of male heirs. In the event of the line being broken, the institutions would call upon their closest relatives to succeed them. Alternatively, if there were no relatives, the Misericórdia of Porto would take possession of the estates and administer the chapel.

Will (extract) of Jacome Vaz, by which he reserved his "terça", incorporating in it the houses where he lived, located in the rua da Porta Nova, in Porto, and real estate and rents in Paiva and Feira. These possessions came with the obligation to celebrate masses in the monastery of S. Domingos do Porto. His wife, Jerónima de Oliveira, would be the executor of his will and first administrator of the entail, followed by their son. The first-born would take precedence in the succession.

Will (extract) of Beatriz Eanes, by which she orderd her body to be buried in the monastery of S. Domingos do Porto, in the grave where lied her father António Gomes and her sisters, located in front of the Santíssimo Sacramento and of the bars. She left the rents of the houses where she lived, located in Porta Nova, in Porto, for the perpetual support of the Masses for her soul to be celebrated in the aforementioned convent. His son-in-law, António Gonçalves, was to be the first administrator of this charge, to be followed by his first-born son.

Chapel foundation deed by Luís Álvares de Madureira, acting as the executor of Senhorinha Dias' testament, and fulfilling her will. Senhorinha had previously been named as the heir of her late husband, Rui Gomes de Azevedo. Senhorinha wished to establish a chapel in the convent of S. Domingos do Porto, where her husband was buried, and where perpetual masses would be celebrated for the benefit of the couple's souls. The first administrator would be a nephew of Senhorinha's late husband. Rui Gomes de Azevedo, who is not named in the document. Until he came of age, Bartolomeu Lopes, squire and "criado" to the Bishop of Porto, would administer the entail. After that, the succession would go to the first-born sons, excluding clerics.

Will of Marta Lopes. She decided that her body should be buried in the Church of the Misericórdia of Vila do Cano. As she had no forced heirs, she disposed of all her assets to establish an entail with the perpetual charge of celebrating 12 annual masses. The first administrator would be her niece, Maria Dias, married to Gonçalo Fernandes, who lived in Azurara, where Marta Lopes was born. After Maria's death, the entail would pass to her first-born children, male or female, and through their descendants until the end of the world.

Will of Maria da Silva, widow of Cristóvão de Brito. The testator decided to set up an entail, using the property she owned in Lisbon, and to be buried in the church of the convent of Madre de Deus de Lisboa, where her late husband had been buried and where perpetual masses were to be celebrated. She appointed her granddaughter Maria, daughter of Lopo de Brito, as administrator. Hereditary succession would go primarily to firstborn sons, excluding illegitimate children and clerics. The successor had to be physically and mentally fit and was forbidden to marry anyone of New-Christian descent. In addition, each administrator was forced to entail estates and to use the family name.

Followed by the approval deed (1631-06-01) and the opening deed (1631-06-03).

Entail foundation deed by Cristóvão de Brito, member of the king's council. Cristóvão justifies the institution of the "morgado" as a way to prevent the scattering of the estates and to preserve his memory, allowing for better service to God and the kingdom and greater honour to the noble houses. The instituor decided to entail interest in the "alfândega" of Lisbon, his houses in Lisbon, located in the parish of S. Lourenço, and a farmstead in Ribatejo, leaving instructions for the acquisition of other properties to be included in the entail. The income from the properties would also support two daily and perpetual masses to be celebrated in the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, to be located in the church of the convent of Madre de Deus de Lisboa, which was under construction, and for which he had already purchased liturgical furnishings, such as a retable of "Nossa Senhora". The first administrator would be his nephew João de Brito, son of Lopo de Brito. An inventory of the assets was to be drawn up, with three copies: one for the administrator and the other two to be kept at the S. Elói Monastery in Lisbon and at the Hospital of Todos-os-Santos. His successors were also obliged to entail more property. The succession would pass through the first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children and clerics. The presumptive heir was not allowed to marry without the consent of his parents, under the penalty of being removed from the succession. In addition, each administrator had to be physically and mentally fit, to be loyal to the Church and to the Crown, and to use the name and the coat of arms of the Britos.

Entail foundation deed by Lopo de Brito, fidalgo da casa do rei and member of the king's council, and his wife Iria Freire de Brito. They both reserved their "terças" for the establishment of a "morgado", including in this part of the inheritance the farmstead of Valbom, in Alchochete. The surviving member of the couple had the right to choose which of their children would be the administrator of the entail. It was also stipulated that the income from the estates was to be used for the perpetual celebration of masses in the church where they were to be buried. An inventory of the assets of the entail was to be drawn up, with two certified copies: one for the administrator and the other to be kept at the Hospital de Todos-os-Santos in Lisbon. The succession would pass first to the first-born sons, excluding clerics and illegitimate children. In addition, the administrator had to be physically and mentally fit, loyal to the Crown, obliged to include other estates in the entail, and forced to use the name and coat of arms of the Britos.

Will of Francisco Freire and his wife Maria de Sá de Herédia. The couple reserved their "terças" to establish an entail with a chapel in the convent of São Francisco de Vila do Conde. Their son, Luís Freire de Sá, would be the first administrator. If he had no descendants, the succession would pass to the children of Margarida Ferreira and Manuel Barbosa de Sá. Ideally, the administration would pass to the first-born son, excluding clerics. The institutors stated that the successor should be the closest relative, as long as is someone related by blood. If there were no relatives, then the administration of the entail was to be passed on to the Misericórdia.

Followed by the approval deed (1656-08-15, fl. 44v-45v).

Will of Manuel Cerveira Coutinho and his wife Catarina Garcês de Azevedo. The couple used their 'terças' to institute a morgado, entailing properties and rents in Porto, S. Pedro de Fajozes and Baião. Their bodies were to be buried in the Convent of S. Domingos in Porto, in a tomb located in the chancel of the church, "beyond the bars". They appointed their son António Cerveira as first administrator, or alternatively his brother Luís Garcês Cerviera. The first administrators were obliged to pay a yearly rent to the maintenance of their sisters, who were nuns. Succession was to go to the first-born son, excluding clerics. The administrators were obliged to entail other estates, to use the family name and to make an inventory.

Followed by the approval deed (1603-[...-...], fls. 212-212v).

Will of António de Sousa Alcoforado and Isabel de Madureira, founding an entail by the estates of quinta de Ferreira and half of the quinta de Frazão da Torre, appointing their son Diogo de Sousa as successor. The succession was to be passed on to the first-born sons, and each generation was obliged to entail estates. Administrators who committed lese-majeste crimes were to be removed from the entail. The will also contains extensive information on the distribution of inheritances and family planning, dowries and nuns

Followed by the approval deed (1580-05-10, fls. 207-207v).

Entail foundation deed by Maria Fernandes da Póvoa, fulfiling the will expressed by her late husband, António de Madureira, fidalgo da casa do rei. Maria entailed properties in Porto, in the outskirts of the city and in other areas of the Entre Douro e Minho region. The estates were entailed and united "in an imaginary body" that could not be dismembered. The first administrator would be her first-born son, Diogo de Madureira, who would immediately take possession of the entail. Diogo and his successors were to ensure the celebration of perpetual masses in any church or monastery in Porto or in the locality where the administrator happened to live. The successors would be the first-born sons, excluding illegitimate children and clerics. If there was no legitimate descendant, the administrator could appoint a successor whose name was Madureira.