Will chart by which Mateus Vieira established an entail, incorporating a farm in Pero Moniz for the fulfillment of the pious charges in Church of São João Baptista de Pero Moniz, in Cadaval. He designated Leonor da Vieira to be the first administrator and her eldest son should succeed her.
Will chart by which Afonso Mendes Pinto wanted to be buried in the convent of São Francisco, in Funchal. He left all his movable and immovable property to his niece Branca Teixeira and to her husband Tristão Fernandes, with the obligation to fulfil some pious obligations. After their death, it should succeed their son Afonso Mendes and, after his death, his eldest son.
Will chart of Tomé Rodrigues, ordering his grave in the monastery of São Domingos of Lisboa. Institutes an entail, entailing some houses in Lisbon, next to the door of São Vicente da Mouraria, to fulfill the charges, celebrated in that monastery. He appoints Diogo Rodrigues, his son, first administrator. After his death, he must belong to his closest relative, who was male.
Will chart by which Doutor António Francisco de Varejão established an entail with two chaplains, to increase the number of beneficiados of the Collegiate of Freixo de Espada à Cinta. He designated his nephew Sebastião Alves Varejão to be its first administrator and, after his death, his eldest son. This entail is composed of "casais" on the outskirts of Vila Nova da Cerveira and houses in "Campo da Vinha".
Will chart by which Francisco Silvestre wanted to be buried in the monastery of Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo de Lisboa. He established a chapel, incorporating some houses located in Lisboa, next to Nossa Senhora da Palma. He designated his son Diogo Silvestre to be its first administrator.
Will chart by Briolanja de Lemos, ordering her grave in the convent of São Domingos of Lisboa, in the tomb of Maria de Alverca, or in the convent of São Francisco of Lisboa, in case the friars of São Domingos did not accept it. She appoints Luís Alvares, her compadre, and Maria Francisca, his wife, her universal heirs. She entails some houses, located in Lisboa, on Rua dos Escudeiros, to fulfill charges. She appoints her heirs as administrators.
Will chart by which António Cordovil institutes an entail, by entailing assets for the fulfillment of pious charges. He appoints Francisco Cordovil, his legitimate son, as its first administrator. He chose to be buried in the grave where lied his sister, Maria Cordovil, in the chapel of Jesus of the convent of S. Domingos of Lisboa.
Will chart by which Bárbara de Torres, wife of Pedro Homem, expresses her wish to be buried in the cathedral of Lisboa, in her grandfather's grave. She bequeaths a third of her properties, with charges, to her son or daughter, with whom she is pregnant. During his minority, it would be managed by André Fernandes, father of the institutor. If her child died childless, it would be given to the closest relative of the institutor, on her father's side.
Will chart by which João Dinis established an entail, incorporating assets to fulfill the charges. He designated his son Miguel to be its first administrator.
Will chart by which D. Manuel Mascarenhas expresses his wish to be buried in the chancel of the convent of Nossa Senhora da Serra of Santarém. He entails his and his wife's third parts to the entail founded by his parents and designates his son, D. Fernando Mascarenhas, as his universal heir. Followed by an approval deed of the will chart.
Will chart of Cosme de Oliveira, by which he orders his grave in the chapel of Nossa Senhora de Belém, the sale of all his assets to fulfill the legacies, and the purchase of a farm with what was left over, to be entailed to the celebration of charges in that same church. He appointed his will executor as first administrator and Estêvão, his son, after the death of first. In addition, he establishes another chapel, by entailing some houses, located in Lisbon, outside the gates of Santo Antão, for the fulfillment of charges celebrated in the church of São Jorge, to be administrated by Maria das Virtudes, his sister. After her death, these chapels should be administrated by Maria, daughter of the institutor, and then to her eldest son or daughter. He appoints Maria das Virtudes, his sister, and Catarina Valente, his wife, as executors of his will.
Will chart of João Baquar, ordering his grave in front of the altar of São João, in the church of Santo António. He entails his real estate assets in an entail and appoints Gil Vicente as the first administrator. His eldest son was to succeed him, excluding women. The account of the administration mentions that this entail is composed of houses, "marinhas", olive groves, orchard and vineyards near to this church.
Will chart of Ana Galvão de Abreu, ordering her grave in the convent of São Francisco of Lisboa, in the tomb of Maria de Abreu, her sister. She institutes an entail, entailing a farm (quinta) in São João da Talha, with charges, for which she appoints Beatriz Pais. After her death, her eldest son should succeed her. She also institutes an entail, entailing a farm (quinta) in Bulhão, in Alvalade o Grande, and two houses on the street of Saco, for which she appoints D. Antónia, her niece, as first administrator. Then, her sons and descendants should succeed her. She establishes another chapel, entailing a farmhouse (casal) in São Tiago dos Velhos and another in Murteira, parish of São Mamede, on the outskirts of Torres Vedras, in order to fulfill the charges celebrated in that monastery. Appoints Canon Simão de Gouveia, first administrator, who was responsible for appointing his successor. She also leaves the olive grove of Forno da Cal, in S. João da Talha, to Joana Rebelo to help her in her wedding with the pious obligation of an annual mass for the souls of the institutor's deceased ancestors.
Will chart of Manuel de Figueiredo Machado and D. Maria Ferrão Castelo Branco, his wife. D. Maria satisfies the obligations due to the dowry that Bernardo Henriques Machado, her brother-in-law, gave for her marriage, in the amount of 600 000 réis, appoints her husband as her heir and executor and entails the prazo of Boa Aldeia to the entail they administered. Manuel de Figueiredo Machado. also entails his properties to that entail, fulfilling the provisions of his brother's will. He appoints Manuel, his natural son, as future administrator of the entail, under the condition that he marries Bernarda, natural daughter of Bernardo Henriques Machado, in order to fulfill the institution. He increases the number of charges and adds the line of his mother's relatives to possible successors in the entail.
Will chart of D. Joana Cabral, wife of D. Gonçalo Henriques, bequeathing her available portion to her husband with the pious obligation of a perpetual annual chanted mass. Her son, D. Afonso Henriques, will succeed to his father, after his death. In the final declarations, the testator also appoints her son, D. Afonso Henriques, to succeed in the administration of her aunt's, Mécia Pestana, properties, after his father's death and appoints both D. Afonso Henriques and D. Gonçalo Henriques to succeed her in her mother's, Isabel Afonso, available portion. Will approved in 1598-06-13 and opened in 1598-06-14.
Will chart of Ana de Pina, ordering her grave in the church of Santa Maria of Celorico da Beira. She appoints António Soares de Pina, her husband, and João Salvado, prior of São Pedro of Celorico da Beira, executors. She appoints Marcos de Aragão, her nephew, universal heir. The testator had built a hermitage, invoking Nossa Senhora, with charges, which she now transforms into an entail, entailing assets and appointing the heir administrator, after the death of António Soares de Pina.
Will chart of Mónica da Silva, nun in the convent of São Francisco of São Vicente da Beira, ordering her grave in that convent. She appoints Simoa da Ascensão, her sister, also a professed nun in that convent, her executor. She was the administrator of a chapel instituted by Beatriz de Andrade, her sister, in Castelo Branco, for which she appointed Fernando da Silva, her nephew, as administrator, after the death of Simoa da Ascensão.
Will chart of D. Maria Manuel de Vilhena, widow of António Coelho de Carvalho, founding a chapel or entail with the pious obligation of a perpetual daily mass in his chapel of Nossa Senhora das Candeias, in the church of S. Julião of Lisboa, and appointing Rui de Figueiredo, her cousin, as her will's executor, heir and administrator. This entail is founded with the public debt instrument or properties bought with 5 000 cruzados, which duque de Aveiro owes her. The testator also appoints D. Jerónima or Manuel de Melo, if D. Jerónima dies, as her successor in the houses located in S. Miguel de Alfama belonging to the chapel of her mother's grandmother. Will approved in 1656-11-15 and opened in 1663-07-22.
Will chart of Beatriz Gomes Raposo, ordering her burial in the church of Santa Maria de Serpa. She names Gonçalo Toscano, her husband, her executor and Mécia Rodrigues, her niece, her universal heirs, of all movable and immovable property, with pious charges. It is inserted in an exemplification, with an approval deed (dated 1515-10-20).
Will chart by Fernando Barreto, Belchior Barreto's son, ordering to be buried in the convent of São Domingos of Lisboa, in the grave where lied his parents. As administrator of the entail instituted by his father, he ordered the making of a tombo of its properties, and attached to that entail half of a third of his assets, in order to fulfill the clauses contained in the institution. He bequeaths to the friars of the referred convent a public debt instrument of 20 000 réis, with the pious obligation of celebrating a daily mass in its church.
Will chart by which Gaspar Barreto Cabral wanted to be buried in the monastery of São Francisco de Évora. He incorporated into this entail a "moio" of cereal from the "herdade da Bodoeira" and "herdade da Bala", in the parish of São Brás de Regedouro. He designated his grandson Gaspar Barreto to be its first administrator, who should be succeed by his eldest son. The institutor was the administrator of the chapel founded by Diogo Pires, designating his grandson Gaspar Barreto to be its administrator. The institutor was also the administrator of the chapel founded by Maria Afonso, with the obligation to order the celebration of masses in the Cathedral of Évora, designating his grandson to be its successor.
Will chart by which Jácome Gomes Galego revokes a donation he had made in a previous will to this daughter, Clara Gomes, passing it to his granddaughters, Filipa and Isabel Barbosa, and appointing Clara Gomes, their mother, as administrator of these properties during their minority. He declares that the obligations of masses established in his will and in his wife's will must be taken as one single obligation and be fulfilled as such, and not separated. Followed by approval deed and opening deed of the will, dated 1610-01-10.
Will chart of D. Filipa da Silva. She appoints D. Pedro de Eça, her brother-in-law, as her executor. She establishes an entail with her assets, after the legacies have been fulfilled, and appoints D. Diogo, her nephew, as first administrator, to be suceeded by his eldest son. The charges were to be celebrated at the monastery of São Francisco of Xabregas, where she wanted to be buried.
Will chart by which D. Filipa de Sequeira, wife of André de Sousa Chichorro, expresses her wish to be buried in the monastery of Santíssima Trindade, where her father, João Mendes Botelho, is buried. She appoints her husband as her heir and executor, with the obligation of establishing weekly and annual masses for her soul in her burial place, to which he should entail a public debt instrument in the Alfândega of Lisboa. If his husband frees the chancel of the convent of S. Francisco de Alenquer, where he has a family tomb, her bones can be transferred to that place. She bequeaths all her properties, including houses in Lisboa, her quinta da Granja, casais in Odivelas and another public debt instrument, to her husband, as an entail. After his death, they shall pass to her nephew, Luís Mendes Barreto, who must marry D. Leonor de Sá, daughter of André de Sousa Chichorro. If this marriage doesn't take place, the entail shall be inherited by D. Maria, sister of Luís Mendes Barreto, who must marry Jerónimo de Sousa, eldest son of André de Sousa Chichorro. It shall then pass to their descendants. D. Filipa de Sequeira also revokes her part in the will of her first husband, Francisco da Costa, except the clause by which she gives 10 000 cruzados to her nephew, who is in India, if he marries Francisco da Costa's niece. This money shall be entailed to Francisco da Costa's property, but only if the marriage takes place. Followed by declaration, dated 1605-06-04, clarifying other donations by the institutor, approval deed and opening deed of the will, dated 1605-06-12.
Will chart of João Dinis Simão. He appoints Maria Coelho, his daughter, as administrator of the chancel of the convent of São Francisco of Vila do Conde. He appoints Francisco, his son, as administrator of the chapel of São Paulo, located in Negreiros, having to be ordained a cleric. He appoints Luísa, his daughter, as administrator of the chapel established by Ana Dinis, his aunt.
Will chart by which Gaspar da Rua Magriço and his wife Justa de Gamboa wanted to be buried in the church of Nossa Senhora do Monte da Caparica, if they die in Murfacém, on the outskirts of Almada, or in the chapel of Conceição in the church of Santa Justa of Lisboa, if they died there. The institutors incorporated a public debt instrument of 20.000 réis and the "casal da Mata da Burra", on the outskirts of Sintra, for the fulfilment of the charges in the chapel of Conceição in the church of Santa Justa of Lisboa. This chapel should be administrated by their niece D. Isabel de Gamboa, after the death of the last of them. It should succeed in this entail the closest relatives of the first administrator. In addition, they also incorporated all their assets located in Caparica and a public debt instrument of 30.000 réis to the hermitage of their farm in Murfacém. This chapel should be administrated by their nephew António Pacheco, after the death of the last one. The successors should be the closest relatives of the first administrator.
Will chart by Gil Simões Valarinho and Leonor Correia, his wife, establishing a chapel and entailing their third parts to it. They name António Simões, their son, as administrator, or André Simões, if António died.
Will chart by which Francisco de Melo wanted to be buried in the Church of São Sebastião of Ponta Delgada. He founded two chapels in this church, one for his soul and the other for his parents' soul. He designated António Monteiro Maldonado to be his last will executor, his chapels' administrator and the guardian of his daughter Francisca. Followed by an approval deed dated 1557-01-24.
Will chart of Mestre Diogo Lopes Franco, Físico-mor do rei. He instituted a chapel, entailing his farmstead (quinta) of S. Bento and a few houses he had in Lisboa, as well as the rest of the third of his assets, with the pious obligation of one weekly mass celebrated in the church of the convent of S. Domingos of Lisboa. He appointed Bárbara Franco, his daughter, as the entail's first administrator, to whom the eldest son should succeed. He chose to be buried in the church of the aforementioned convent, next to his late wife, Inês Rodrigues.
Will chart by which Catarina de Andrade, widow of Pedro Caldeira, escrivão da Fazenda do Rei, expresses her wish to be buried in the monastery of Nossa Senhora do Monte do Carmo of Lisboa, in her husband's grave. She establishes a chapel, entailing her houses in Lisboa, with an obligation of one annual divine office and four weekly masses in her burial place. She designates António Jorge, her nephew, as first administrator, and his successors afterwards.
Will chart by which Manuel de Sousa de Meneses wanted to be buried in the church of Santa Maria de Serpa. He designated Francisca Ximenes and his last will executor Afonso Perdigão to be the administrators of his grandmother Ana de Oliveira's chapel. He incorporated his assets into this chapel and he determined that, after their death, the administrator should be chosen annually in the Church of Santa Maria de Serpa.
Will chart of Jerónimo de Sousa de Lima, ordering his grave buried, provisionally, in the church of São Pedro of Torres Vedras. Together with Francisca Godinho de Vasques, his wife, they instituted a chapel, in the church or convent that was considered better, where both were to be buried. The chapel would be administered by the prelate of the church of São Bento, by the prelate of the church where the chapel was located or by the provedor and brothers of Misericórdia, if the former did not accept the task. He administered the entail established by Duarte de Sousa de Lima, his uncle, for which he appoint a cousin, son of D. Antónia de Santo Agostinho and Leonel de Sousa de Lima, his uncle.
Will chart of Jorge de Sousa de Alvim, ordering his grave in the hermitage of Santo António, which he had built at his Quinta de Pedrógão, on the outskirts of Torres Novas. He establishes an entail and chapel, entailing all his assets, located in the Quinta de Pedrógão and on the outskirts of Torres Novas and Porto de Mós. He appoints Manuel de Sousa de Alvim, his son, executor and first administrator, to be succeded by his eldest male son. In case of extinction of the lineage, the administration would pass to the monastery of São Martinho de Tibães. He establishes another entail and chapel, entailing a farm, located in Seiça, on the outskirts of Ourém. He appoints Simão de Sousa de Alvim, his son, first administrator. The charges were to be celebrated in the church of Seiça. The same clauses had to be fulfilled for the institution of the entail of the Quinta de Pedrógão. He establishes another entail and chapel, entailing grain income, in the amount of 100.000 réis, coming from Alfeizerão. He appoints Pedro de Melo de Sousa, his son, first administrator. The charges were to be celebrated in the church of Alfeizerão. The same clauses had to be fulfilled for the institution of the entail of the Quinta de Pedrógão. He establishes another chapel, entailing a farm, located in Vila Verde, in the municipality of Vila Chã, on the outskirts of Braga. He appoints Henrique de Sousa de Alvim, his son, first administrator. The charges were to be celebrated in the church of São Paio of Vila Verde. The same clauses had to be fulfilled for the institution of the entail of the Quinta de Pedrógão.
Will chart of Lopo Vaz, ordering himself buried in the church of Santa Maria de Tavira. He appoints Diogo Gonçalves, his nephew, as his executor. He orders the sale of all his assets and with the income the purchase of properties and incomes, to fulfill the charges, the compliance of which was to be ensured by the executor and the vigário da vara of the city. Diogo Gonçalves was to succeed Henrique Vaz. If the second was dead, the vigário da vara would have the choice of the administrator, who could not be a nobleman.
Will chart of Jorge Gonçalves Formigo bequeathing some properties to his son, Sebastião Jorge, to order the celebration of fifty-one masses for his, his parents and his wives souls, lay down a set of succession rules in their administration. He appoints Sebastião Jorge, his son, as first administrator.
Will chart of D. Maior Gonçalves, ordering her sepulture in the convent of São Francisco of Tavira, in the chapel she institutes. She appoints Manuel Rodrigues, her son, as her heir and executor, to administer it, being able to choose the invocation he preferred. The administrator should also appoints whoever he wants to be the chapel's patron. D. Maior Gonçalves orders the purchase of incomes, in the amount of 30 000 réis per year, to fulfill the charges. She determines that after the death of her son, the chapel should be administered by Fernando Mendes, and after his death, by his children or closest relatives.
Will chart of Maria da Costa, widow of Estêvão Pires de Paiva, bequeathing her available portion to Maria Raposo, her granddaughter, daughter of António da Costa Furtado, with the pious obligation of three perpetual prayed masses, in each year. Her graddaughter will be succeeded by her male son. If she has not offspring, the testator's available portion will be bequeathed to António da Costa Furtado, her son and Maria Raposo's father. Will approved in 1615-03-17 and opened in 1619-01-09.
Will chart of Maria de Matos Bettencourt, widow of capitão Francisco Correia Brandão, founding a chapel of prayed masses in the monastery of S. Francisco of Vila Franca do Campo and appointing Madre Catarina de Jesus, her goddaughter, and capitão-mor António Moniz Furtado, her goddaughter's father, as her executors and her estate's administrators. After their death, António de Medeiros Araújo and, after him, one of his sons appointed by him, only if he is from her husband's lineage. Will approved in 1680-12-13 and opened in 1684-03-04.
Will chart of Diogo da Fonseca founding an entail and annexing it to the old entail that he already had founded. He appoints his son Francisco to be its administrator. He had also established a chapel in the monastery of Santa Maria da Graça, of the order of Santo Agostinho. In case of extinction of the order, it would be administered by the councilors of the Lisbon municipality, who would choose an administrator with a 10-year term.
Will chart of Isabel Barbosa, widow of António Borges, founding an entail with her available portion, with the pious obligation of one chapel of a weekly mass in the church of S. Pedro of Ponta Delgada and appointing as administrator her daughter, Guiomar Borges, and, after her death, her grandson and Guiomar's son, António Borges. Will approved in 1567-01-16.
Will chart by which Isabel de Avelar expresses her wish to be buried in the convent of S. Francisco de Xabregas with an obligation of a daily mass for her soul and the soul of her husband, Henrique Nunes de Leão. She confirms the foundation of her entail, which she bequeaths to her minor grandson Jorge Nunes de Leão. She also appoints him in several leases she possesses and establishes how he must be raised, appointing her daughters, nuns in the convent of Santa Clara de Santarém, as his tutors.
Will chart of Isabel Fernandes de Palma, ordering her burial in her chapel in the church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição of Portimão. She entails her properties and appoints António de Palma, her nephew, as administrator of her entail. If he died without children, Henrique Vaz, her brother, would succeed, and if he also had no children, he would be succeded by Simão de Palma. Is followed by a codicil (dated 1565-07-03).
Will chart of João de Lemos founding a chapel in the church of Santiago of Estremoz and appointing Gaspar de Lemos, his nephew, as its first administrator. He forbids any administrator to marry to a woman from the lineages of Margarida de Sande and Sebastião Valejo. Will approved in 1565-03-24 and opened in 1565-03-26.
Will chart of Pedro Gomes, ordering himself to be buried in the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo of Moura and entailing half of an olive grove in Vale de Pegas and half of a house in the castle, which he brought with priest Rui Pais, his nephew, to fulfill the charges, which should be celebrated by Rui Pais. He appoints his nephew as administrator of the chapel of the castle house and Leonor Pessanha, for the chapel of the olive grove. The administrator should leave the administration to a son or daughter, but if she did not have them, she should also stay with Rui Pais. It contains an approval deed (1544-10-14) and an opening deed of a will (dated 1544-09-18).
Will chart of João de Oliveira Ferreira, ordering his grave in the church of Santa Eufémia of Penela. He entails several real estate to fulfill the charges and appoints Maria Botelho, his wife and executor, to administer it until Francisco, his son, turns 25. The administration was then to follow by the eldest son. It also contains a codicil by João de Oliveira Ferreira (dated 1586-03-17) and the respective approval deed (dated 1586-03-30).
Will chart of Maria Fernandes, ordering her grave in the church of Santiago, next to the altar of Nossa Senhora da Piedade, where Pedro Fernandes, her husband, was. She instituted a chapel, with charges celebrated in the convent of São Pedro dos Terceiros, entailing her houses, located in Tanoarias, which she leaves to António Reimão, married to Ana Fernandes, her niece. The administrator was then to leave it to the son or daughter he chose. If he didn't choose any, would belong to the eldest son. Contains an approval deed (dated 1598-05-13) and an opening deed of a will (dated 1598-05-15).
Will chart by which Manuel Carneiro, Cavaleiro Fidalgo da Casa do Rei, established a chapel in the convent of S. Francisco, entailing to it his houses near the Ponte das Tábuas, Porto. He designated his wife, Ana Bravo, to administrate it and obligated her and her descendants to celebrate 35 annual for his soul in that convent. Ana Bravo gave her consent to this deed. Followed by a certificate issued on 1558-10-22.
Will chart made by Gomes Pamplona de Miranda and his wife Branca Rodrigues Valadão in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of two weekly masses celebrated in a chapel on the church of S. Roque that they were building. They named their son Simão Pamplona de Miranda as first administrator and one of his male grandsons after his death, and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. All administrators should use the surname "Pamplona" or otherwise lose the administration and they were forbiden to marry with descendants of moors and jews. The administrators were also obliged to entail their own reserved portions to the entail.
Will chart made by Gregório Teixeira ordering the executor of his will to purchase a grave in the church of Santa Cruz, in Vila da Praia, in order to bury his body.
Will chart made by António Pires das Calhas in which he ordered the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated in every week in the church of Santa Cruz, in Vila da Praia, where his body should be buried. He named his brother Diogo Pires as first administrator and his son Simão Dias, continuing the administration on his descendants. If Simão died or had no children, the administration should be transmitted to his brother João Gregório and his descendants. If the institutor's bloodline got extinguished, the municipal council and the corregedor should appoint an administrator.
Will chart of Isabel do Amaral de Vasconcelos, ordering her grave in the chapel of the chapter of the monastery of São Francisco de Orgens, which she had built. She leaves several charges of masses, celebrated in the Cathedral of Viseu and in Tarouca. She appoints João Pais do Amaral, her brother, heir, executor and administrator of the Chapter's chapel, located in that monastery. She entails assets, located in Repeses, to fulfill the charges. After her brother's death, João Pais, his son, should succeed him, and so on, in the form of an entail.
Will chart of Álvaro da Costa entailing 40 alqueires of land to the celebration of two chapels for his soul, in the monastery of S. Francisco of Ponta Delgada and appointing Vasco Caldeira as administrator and, after his death, Duarte Borges and his successors. Álvaro da Costa also appoints his nephew, Duarte Borges, as administrator and his successor in the available portions and chapels of his father and grandfather; Manuel da Costa, his brother; and Margarida Mendes, his aunt. He mentions that he has a land entailed to the chapel of Beatriz da Costa, his cousin, which will be administrated after his death by the daughter of Beatriz da Costa and her offspring. Will approved in 1606-08-25 and opened in 1606-09-01.
Will chart of João Soares Ribeiro, ordering his grave in his chapel of Espírito Santo, located in the mother church of Sernancelhe. He established an entail with a third part his assets and the a third part of assets that D. Francisca had left him and appointing Diogo Ribeiro, his son, to administer it. The succession should be done in the same way as his father determines when he entailed a third part of his assets, except for the obligation to reside in Sernancelhe. He entailed half of the land of Ressaio to the entail instituted by his father. He also administered an entail instituted by Cristóvão da Fonseca Ribeiro, his uncle, ordering that the administrator foreseen in the institution be followed. The charges were to be celebrated in the chapel of Nossa Senhora das Neves, in Távora. Followed by the respective approval deed (dated 1652-09-27) and the opening deed of a will (dated 1652-10-29).
Will chart of Francisca de Morais, ordering her grave in the chapel that, with António Alves, her first husband, she had made in the church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Nelas, invoking Santiago. She entails all its real estate located in the counties of Senhorim, Folhadal and Canas, in order to fulfill the charges celebrated in that chapel. She appoints Mamede de Abranches, her husband, heir, executor and first administrator. He was to be succeeded by Marcos de Abranches, the founder's nephew, and Marta de Morais, his wife.
Will chart made Margarida Pires and her husband Gaspar do Rego, both ill of the plague, in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of three masses celebrated every week in the mother church of Ponta Delgada, where their bodies should be buried, with holly water and candle lights. They named their son João do Rego to administrate it after their deaths and if he died before assuming the administration, it should be given to his brother Sebastião do Rego, or their sister Leonor Baldaia or her eldest daughter Maria Baldaia, and after the death of any of them the succession should always continue on the eldest male heir.
Will chart of Manuel Gonçalves entailing his grandmother's, Catarina Alves, available portion and ordering 120 réis, per year, of masses for her soul, as stated in her will, in which he was appointed as executor and administrator. He appoints as his successor her daughter, Susana. He also appoints Guiomar, his eldest daughter, as his successor and administrator of the half of a chapel of his grandfather, Diogo Martins, and his youngest son or daughter as administrator of his mother's, Catarina Dias, masses. Will approved in 1567-04-14 and opened in 1567-05-04.
Will chart of Padre Simão Pereira Sarmento founding an entail and two chapels of masses in the church of Santíssima Trindade, in Lajes do Pico, appointing Simão Pereira da Câmara, his nephew, as his successor and administrator or Diogo Pires, if the first one is absent or dead at the time of his own death. He also appoints Simão Pereira da Câmara, or Diogo Pires, instead, as administrator of the chapel of André Rodrigues, his grandfather, clarifying the succession clauses of this chapel. Besides, the testator bequeaths some properties he received as payment of a debt of his brother-in-law, Rui Gil da Câmara, to the son-in-law and daughter of the latter, Gaspar Gonçalves Carvalhal and Filipa de Escobar, if her brother is already deceased at the time of the testator's death, with the pious obligation of an annual chapel of masses for the souls of his sister, Isidora Pereira, and brother-in-law, Rui Gil da Câmara. Will approved in 1641-03-01. Followed by a declaration, adding some clauses to this will, and approval deed, dated from 1643-01-31.
Will chart made by Diogo Caldeira de Tavares and his wife Maria de Sousa in which they leave the entail instituted by Jorge Caldeira de Tavares to Pedro de Sousa Caldeira. They entail several other assets, adding a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated in the convent of São Francisco of Portalegre. They also attach to it properties of the entail established by António Pimenta. After the death of Pedro de Sousa Caldeira, he shall be succeeded by his eldest male son.
Will chart made by Diogo Caldeira de Tavares revoking his previous will chart, that was made in common with Maria de Sousa. He leaves the entail instituted by Jorge Caldeira de Tavares to Pedro de Sousa Caldeira. He orders the foundation of another entail with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year. He appointed his second great-grandson to be the first administrator during his lifetime. If his grandson Pedro de Sousa does not have children, a shelter for thirteen women should be set up in his house, opposite the Colégio of the Companhia de Jesus.
Will chart made by Catarina Marques, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two chapels with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year. She entail a land (souto), in the location of Juntas, on the outskirts of Marvão, with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year. The institutor named Pedro and Maria, children of Manuel Fernandes, her nephews, as first administrators during them lifetime. The land would be divided into equal parts, being administered separately. After each one's death, they would be succeeded by his eldest son and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. Catarina Marques ordered also another other chapel. Named Isabel Fernandes and Margarida, daughters of Manuel Fernandes, her nieces, as first administrators during them lifetime. Isabel Fernandes was supposed to live in the houses entailed all her lifetime, paying Margarida 2.000 réis every year. After the death of the last of them, she would be succeeded by her eldest son and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will chart of Afonso Dias, in which ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of six masses celebrated every year, in Amieira. The institutor named Maria, his niece, daughter of Manuel Dias, as first administrator, during her lifetime.
Will chart made by Maria Fernandes do Adro, in which she, among other dispositions, orders the foundation of several chapels with a perpetual obligation of pious charges, to be administrated respectively by the sons of the deceased Simão Vaz, by Pedro Vaz and by Brás Dias. The three parts could not be divided into inheritances and must always be administered by descendants of the first administrators. In the same document, Maria Fernandes orders the foundation of another chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of a mass celebrated every year in the hermitage of São Pedro of Amieira, to be administrated by Sebastião, her nephew, during his lifetime. In addition, she establishes another chapel, also with a perpetual pious obligation of a mass celebrated every year in the hermitage of Nossa Senhora de Sanguinheira, to be administrated by Leonor, her niece, during her lifetime. Maria Fernandes establishes another chapel, equally with a perpetual pious obligation of one mass celebrated every year, to be administrated by Ana, daughter of Beatriz Fernandes, her niece, during her lifetime. Finally, she establishes another chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every year at the altar of São Miguel, in the mother church of Amieira and in the hermitage of Espírito Santo, to be administrated by Simão Vaz, her nephew, during his lifetime.
Will chart of Gaspar de Simas, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual pious obligation of twelve masses celebrated every year in Arronches. The institutor named Gaspar de Simas, his nephew as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. Isabel Álvares, wife of the founder, would have the usufruct of the entail estate until Gaspar de Simas married, and half after that marriage, during her lifetime.
Will chart made by Isabel Afonso, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every year in Castelo de Vide. The institutor named Manuel Lourenço, her husband, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by Pedro Dias, Leonor Dias and Isabel, nephews of the founder. After the death of the first two, it would be solely administered by Isabel, being alive, or for her eldest son, if she had died.
Will chart made by padre Manuel Fernandes Andrés, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual pious obligation of four masses celebrated every year in the church of Santiago of Marvão. The institutor named Inês Gonçalves, his sister, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by Ana Fernandes, her daughter, and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest heir. Manuel Fernandes Andrés was also administrator of the chapel of Fonte do Souto to which he attached a vineyard, maintaining the charges. He ordered the foundation of another entail with a perpetual pious obligation of two masses celebrated every year in Marvão. The institutor named Gaspar Fernandes, his brother, as first administrator during his lifetime.
Will chart made by Father Manuel Fernandes Andrés, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual pious obligation of two masses celebrated every year in Marvão. The institutor named Gaspar Fernandes, his brother, as first administrator during his lifetime. Manuel Fernandes Andrés was also administrator of the chapel of Fonte do Souto to which he attached a vineyard, maintaining the charges. He ordered the foundation of another entail with a perpetual pious obligation of four masses celebrated every year in the church of Santiago of Marvão. The institutor named Inês Gonçalves, his sister, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by Ana Fernandes, her daughter, and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest heir.
Will chart made by Frei Manuel Barreiros, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of thirty masses celebrated only once in Amieira. The institutor named António Gonçalves Galaxo, his brother, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his eldest male son. Manuel Barreiros ordered another the foundation of another chapel also with a perpetual pious obligation of thirty masses celebrated only once in Amieira. The institutor named Maria Barreiros, his niece, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by Maria Barreiros, her daughter, even though she had male brothers.
Will chart made by padre Gaspar Dias, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in Montalvão. The institutor named Clemente Dias as first administrator during his lifetime.
Will chart made by Leonor Dias Biscaia, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of five masses celebrated every year in Gáfete. The institutor named Maria Biscaia, her sister, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by her descendants.
Will chart made by Francisco Vaz Estrelo, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of five masses celebrated every year in Castelo de Vide. The institutor named Maria Rodrigues Barba, his sister, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by Isabel Colaço, her daughter, and from there on the succession should continue on her descendants.
Will chart made by Francisco Gonçalves, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every year in the church of São Domingos of Fortios. The institutor named António Gonçalves, his brother, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by the son he nominate.
Will chart made by João Tavares Falcão, in which he bequeaths to his son, Diogo Pereira, the sum of 8 000 cruzados with the same charges and clauses contained in the institution of the chapel that he had inherited from his aunt Guiomar Nunes, from Castelo de Vide. He also ordered the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of five masses celebrated every year in Portalegre. The first administrator had to be chosen from among the founder's children by Vasco Pires, his brother and executor. If, one day, the administration fell to the same administrator of the chapel established by Guiomar Nunes, they should be annexed.
Will chart made by padre Tomé Dias de Almeida, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel, invoking Santa Ana, with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every week in Tolosa. The institutor named Catarina, daughter of Manuel Lourenço, his niece and goddaughter, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by her eldest male son.
Will chart made by António Fernandes, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of two masses celebrated every year in Portalegre. The institutor named António, his son, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his eldest son.
Will chart made by João Frade and his wife Catarina Carrilho, in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in Castelo de Vide. The institutor named João Frade, his nephew, as first administrator during his lifetime.
Will chart made by padre António Fraústo, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of thirty masses celebrated every year in Castelo de Vide. The institutor named João, his nephew, son of Maria Barba, his niece, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his sons. The chapel would only begin to be prayed for three years after the death of the founder, leaving Afonso Marques, his nephew, with the usufruct of the entailed property during this period.
Will chart made by Joana do Presépio widow of Gaspar Garção, professa da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year in the her chapel, in the convent of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in Castelo de Vide. The institutor named Joana Batista de Monroio, her niece, as first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she would be succeeded by her eldest male son. The first administrator would only receive the administration of the chapel if she married in accordance with the conditions expressed by the founder.
Will chart made by Beatriz de Matos, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of five masses celebrated every year in the hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, in Castelo de Vide. The institutor named Gaspar de Matos, her husband, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by Antónia de Matos, during her lifetime. After her death, she would be succeeded by her children. Followed by several statements by the founder adding clauses to the will. In one of them, she appoints Belchior Cardoso, her nephew, to administer the chapel, after the death of Gaspar de Matos and jointly with Antónia de Matos.
Will chart made by Diogo Dias and his wife Margarida Afonso, in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of sixteen masses celebrated every year in Montalvão. The institutors named Simão, their nephew, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by the legitimate son of their choosing. From there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the oldest descendant of the previous administrator.
Will chart made by João Martins and his wife Isabel Rodrigues, in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of forty masses celebrated every year in Arronches. The institutor named Gonçalo Valente, their son, who was to be ordained a cleric, as first administrator during his lifetime. He had to nominate whoever he wanted to succeed him in the administration. If he did not become a cleric, after his death, he would be succeeded by his eldest male son. The first administrator could entail new assets to the chapel and increase the charges.
Will chart by which Maria Fernandes Marouco, Manuel Vaz Mimoso's widow, establishes eight entails for her nephews and nieces, each one with an obligation of two annual masses. The first one was composed of the houses where the institutor lived, in Castelo de Vide and was to be administered by Jorga, her niece, and afterwards by her daughters. The second one was composed of other houses in Castelo de Vide and was to be administered by Maria Vivas and Leonor Fernandes, and afterwards by their children. The third one was composed of a land in Alpalhão, and was to be administered by Isabel Freire, and afterwards by her children. The fourth one was composed of a vineyard in Cruz da Tapada and was to be administered by Maria Mourato, and afterwards by her children. The fifth one was composed of a land in Ameixieira, which the institutor had inherited from her father, and was to be administered by Jorge Vaz, who would be succeded by his sons. The sixth one was composed of another farmland and was to be administered by Jorge Afonso and Álvaro Fernandes, who would be succeeded by their children. The seventh one was composed farmlands in Castelo de Vide, and was to be inherited by Maria Mendes and Leonor Mendes, sisters, who would be succeded by their children. The last one was composed of another land, which should be entailed to a single annual mass, and was to be administered by Maria, daughter of Gregório Dias, who would be succeeded by her children.
Will by which Catarina Velha de Almeida, João Monteiro's widow, founded an entail with the third of her assets, instituting the pious obligation of 5 masses (1 of which chanted) to be celebrated in the church of the convent of S. Domingos of Lisboa. She appointed her grandson, João Monteiro, as the entail's first administrator. If her grandson died childless, he should be succeeded by D. Maria Valente, her granddaughter. She chose to be buried in the church of the said convent, in the same grave where already lied her husband. Followed by an approval deed issued on 1606-03-30.
Will chart of padre Diogo Caldeira de Miranda, ordering his grave in the church of São João of Abrantes. He was the executor of Martinho Ferreira da Câmara and administrator of the chapel he had instituted in that church, although he was a cleric. As he had not fully fulfilled the institution, he attached some properties to the chapel, to fulfill the charges. He appoints D. Leonor de Miranda, his niece, to succeed him in the administration, being able to nominate the successor. If she did not, André Ferreira, son of Gaspar Ferreira, would succeed her. He also instituted a chapel, entailing the Facheiros' farmhouse (casal), for the fulfillment of charges, celebrated in the church of São João Batista of Abrantes. He appoints D. Leonor de Miranda, his niece, the first administrator, who was responsible for appointing the successor. If he did not do so, the successor would be Vicente de Sousa de Mendanha.
Will chart made by Maria Temudo, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual pious obligation of fifteen masses celebrated every year in Portalegre. The institutor named Vasco Pires Falcão, her husband, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by Ana, their daughter, and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will chart of Jorge Fernandes bequeathing some houses in Tanquinho, in Cabeço de Vide, to Maria Marques, his goddaughter, with the pious obligation of three annual masses and, after her death, to the grandchildren of Maria Antunes, with the same pious obligation, succeeding in them preferably her granddaughters and the poorest ones. He also founds a chapel, bequeathing a property in Cabeço de Vide to his wife, Iria Dias, with the pious obligation of ten masses, to which will be annexed the olive grove bequeathed to Manuel Ferrão, after his death, with the pious obligation of four masses. The administrators should preferably be females and the poorest ones. Will approved in 1662-09-04 and opened in 1662-09-13.
Will chart of Jorge Fernandes bequeathing some houses in Tanquinho, in Cabeço de Vide, to Maria Marques, his goddaughter, with the pious obligation of three annual masses and, after her death, to the grandchildren of Maria Antunes, with the same pious obligation, succeeding in them preferably her granddaughters and the poorest ones. He also founds a chapel, bequeathing a property in Cabeço de Vide to his wife, Iria Dias, with the pious obligation of ten masses, to which will be annexed the olive grove bequeathed to Manuel Ferrão, after his death, with the pious obligation of four masses. The administrators should preferably be females and the poorest ones. Will approved in 1662-09-04 and opened in 1662-09-13.
Will chart made by Simão Palha and his wife Beatriz Freire in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year in Crato.They appointed their eldest son to be the first administrator during his lifetime.
Will chart made by Filipa Cabreira Mexia in which she ordered the foundation of an entail with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every year in the chapel of Reis, in Portalegre. She attaches the chapel established by Manuel da Fonseca, in Quinta do Reguengo, so that it would be united to this new entail. She appointed Nuno da Fonseca Coutinho to be the first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he shall be succeeded by Manuel da Fonseca. After his death, he shall be succeeded by his brothers, from oldest to youngest, preferring males to females.
Will chart made by Pedro Rodrigues Boga in which he ordered the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of five masses celebrated every year in Monforte. He appointed Domingos Afonso to be the first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he shall be succeeded by Pedro.
Will chart made by Joana Dias in which she ordered the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of six masses celebrated every year in Monforte. She appointed Ana Miranda to be the first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she shall be succeeded by Aleixo.
Will chart made by Isabel Velez, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every year in Portalegre. She appointed António Martins de Carvalho, her husband, and D. Branca, their daughter, as first administrators. António Martins de Carvalho would have the administration, during his lifetime, if he did not remarry. If he did, the administration would pass to D. Branca.
Will chart made by Catarina Cabreira, in which, among other dispositions, she entails 50 bushels of wheat, on the Herdade do Esquerdo, and some other assets, for the pension of Catarina Fragoso, her daughter, who professes at the convent of Santa Clara of Elvas, with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year. After Catarina Fragoso's death, she would be succeeded by Álvaro Fragoso, her brother, during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his eldest son or daughter.
Will chart made by Joana Dias Vinagre, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year in Portalegre. The institutor named Domingos Pires Vinagre, her son, as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by the second child he had, on condition that he was named Manuel Dias Vinagre, if he was a man, or Isabel Dias Vinagre, if he was a woman.
Will chart by which Francisco Rodrigues Seabra institutes a pious obligation of 40 annual masses celebrated in the church of the convent of S. Domingos of Lisboa. He appoints his wife, Graça de Macedo, as his universal heir and executor of his will. He chooses to be buried in his grave, inside the chapter house of the said convent, and orders his wife to do the same.
Will chart made by padre João Dias Florindo in which he claims to be the administrator of a chapel founded by António Dias Florindo that he leaves to the Irmandade das Chagas, of the mother church of Crato. He ordered the foundation of another chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of three masses celebrated every year in Crato. He appointed Beatriz Gonçalves to be the first administrator during her lifetime and, after her death, she shall be succeeded by her son. He ordered the foundation of a second chapel also with a perpetual pious obligation of masses celebrated every year in Crato. He appointed padres Amaro Ferreira and Manuel Pinheiro as first administrators during their lifetime and, after their death, they shall be succeeded by the vigário of Crato and the oldest beneficiado of that church.
Will chart by which Bento Antunes expresses his wish to be buried in the convent of S. Domingos de Benfica, Lisboa, in his father's tomb. He entails his houses with an obligation of ten annual masses in the altar of Nossa Senhora do Rosário of that convent, and appoints his wife, Luzia João, as his heir and executor.
Will chart by which Luís de Figueiroa Castelo Branco establishes a chapel in the convent of S. Domingos of Lisboa with the third part of his assets and part of the patrimony of both his first and second wives, Joana Lopes and Madalena Leitão, including houses in Lisboa. Luís appoints his son, Manuel de Figueiroa, to be its first administrator, obligating him to celebrate masses for his soul and those of his next of kin. He asks his daughter, D. Catarina, and his son to build two graves in that chapel. The first one should receive the remains of the testator and Madalena's. The second was destined to receive the bones of Joana Lopes and her ancestors. Followed by an approval deed, issued on 1599-01-09.
Will chart made by Simão Vaz in which he ordered the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of a mass celebrated every week in the monastery of Santo Agostinho of Santarém. He appointed Isabel Valente as heiress of all his property.
Will chart made by Simão Fernandes and his wife Isabel de Matos, in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of a chapel with a perpetual pious obligation of four masses celebrated every year in Portalegre. The institutors named Bartolomeu Barreto as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, he would be succeeded by Lopo, his son. In the event of extinction of the lineage, administration would pass to the Confraria das Almas of the Cathedral of Portalegre.
