Will made by Nuno Martins de Gomide in which, among other dispositions, he annexed his own reserved portion to the entail founded Tomé Martins de Carvalho, as he was obliged as it's administrator. He also mentioned that the entail founded by his uncle António Dias de Aguiar, administrated by him with a perpetual pious obligation of one daily mass, would be inherited by his sister Inês da Gama, and that he had reached terms with the Society of Jesus regarding a dispute over an entailed property through a composition deed.
Will made by António Pires Mosqueiro in which he expressed his wish to be buried in the church of the convent of S. Francisco of Portalegre and ordered the foundation of an entail and chapel composed of his farmlands with a perpetual obligation of twenty annual masses. He named his aunt Maria Gonçalves Mosqueira as first administrator and her nephew José after her death, but not until he reached the age of 25. If Maria Gonçalves died before José's comming of age, the entail should be administrated by his aunts Clara Gonçalves and Guiomar Gonçalves.
Will made by Maria Aires Castelo Branco in which she ordered the foundation of an entail and chapel, composed of an estate named Herdade do Barrenho, with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year. She named her daughter Mariana Zuzarte as first administrator of the entail and her children and descendants after her, with the condition that she would marry. However, if Mariana persisted in her wish to become a nun, she would not receive the administration of the entail, which would be immediately handled to her brother André Zuzarte. If none of them had children, the entail should be inherited by the closest relative.
Will made by Maria Velez in which she ordered the foundation of two entails.
This entail would be composed of some houses in Boa Vista and other rural properties in Portalegre, with a perpetual mass obligation of four masses celebrated on the octave of Christmas and one more by easter. She named her nephew Manuel Vaz with the condition that he would appoint his successor, with the same conditions.
The other entail would be composed of several properties in Portalegre with a perpetual mass obligation of a daily mass as long as the world lasted, and would be administrated by her nephew Manuel Vaz Delicado with the condition that he would ordain himself a priest, and after his death he should handle the administration of the entail to her niece Ana Velez. After the death of Ana, the succession should always continue on the eldest male heir.
Will made by Maria Velez in which she ordered the foundation of two entails.
This entail would be composed of several properties in Portalegre with a perpetual mass obligation of a daily mass as long as the world lasted, and would be administrated by her nephew Manuel Vaz Delicado with the condition that he would ordain himself a priest, and after his death he should handle the administration of the entail to her niece Ana Velez. After the death of Ana, the succession should always continue on the eldest male heir.
The other entail would be composed of some houses in Boa Vista and other rural properties in Portalegre, with a perpetual mass obligation of four masses celebrated on the octave of Christmas and one more by easter. She named her nephew Manuel Vaz with the condition that he would appoint his successor, with the same conditions.
Will of Francisco da Rocha Tinoco ordering to be buried in Braga's cathedral, next to his uncle João Tinoco de Vilas Boas. As his uncle's executor, he defines the rules of the entail previously instituted, and appoints his cousin António da Rocha Tinoco as administrator.
Followed by the approval deed (1692-03-04, fls. 190-191v).
Will made by Domingos Álvares, priest, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of one mass celebrated every Sunday and in every Holy days on the chapel of S. Gonçalo, which was being built by him in the church of S. Sebastião of Portalegre. He named his sisters as first administrators of the entail, and after their deaths, he named his niece Maria Dias and her eldest male heirs after her. However, if Maria died without heirs, the administration should be handled, in this order, to her brother Domingos Álvares, or to their cousin Catarina Martins. He disposed that all future administrators should be named "Gonçalo" or, otherwise, lose the administration.
Will of licenciado Francisco Vilela da Gama, prior of Santa Eulália, founding an entail, annexed to the chapel he ordered in Santa Eulália, in the outskirts of Seia, under the invocation of Santíssima Trindade. He appoints as first administrator his daughter, Maria Vilela da Gama, legitimated by the king to inherit and succeed in his assets.
Will made by Belchior Freire in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year, eight days before Christmas, in the convent of S. António of Portalegre, where his body should be buried. He named his wife Joana Fernandes as first administrator, and their son António Freire after her death, and, after the death of António, the succession should always continue, preferably, on his eldest male heir. If António died without heirs, the administration should be handled to the closest male relative.
Will made by padre Manuel Serra Lameiro, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year on the mother church of Portalegre, where his body should be buried. He named his nephew Mateus as first administrator of the entail, and after his death, the administration should be transmitted to his father João Lameiro, if he was still alive, or to his sister Mariana. After the death of Mariana, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will made by Manuel Landeiro Mergulhão in which he ordered the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of forty masses celebrated every year in the church of S. Francisco's convent, in Portalegre. He named his niece Maria da Mota as first administrator of the entail and, after her death, the succession should always continue, preferably on the eldest male heir. If Maria had no children, the administration should be handled to her sisters Catarina de Oliveira or Joana. If none of them had children, the administration should be given to the closest relative with the same conditions.
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 made by Nuno da Fonseca Coutinho, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail, composed of an estate named Quinta do Reguengo, in Portalegre's district, with the perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year. This entail would be administrated by his son Manuel da Fonseca Coutinho, who remained in Castille after the acclamation of D. João IV, with the condition that he would return to Portugal and administrate the entail, and after his death the succession should continue always, preferably, on the eldest male heir. This second entail would be composed of an estate named Herdade das Canas and other properties, with a perpetual mass obligation of three masses celebrated every year. To administrate it he named his son Diogo da Fonseca and after his death the succession should always continue on the eldest male heir, with the condition that all administrators that succeeds on the entail would annex half of their own reserved portions to the entail. If the administrators of both entails married with descendants of Hebrews, Moors or Mulattos, they would lose the administration.
Will made by José Nunes Rebelo, in which he expressed his wish to be buried in the cathedral of Portalegre and established an entail with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year. He name his daughter Bertolesa and his grandson José as first administrators and the descendants of José after his death.
Will of Rodrigo Afonso, in which he states that his heirs were to used the stone of his house to build and hermitage dedicated to São Simão, to which his inheritance was to be entailed. As he had no forced heirs, the testator was free to use his property as he wished. He appointed his sister, Marto Afonso, as his heir and administrator of the chapel.
Will made by Manuel Dias Soeiro, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of thirty masses celebrated in the mother church of Crato. He named his nephew Manuel as first administrator of the entail and his descendants after him. If he died without heirs, the administration should be handled to the Confraria do Santíssimo Sacramento.
Will made by Catarina de Andrada, widow of Paulo de Pina, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year on the chapel of N. Sra. do Rosário of the church of S. Lourenço, in Portalegre, where her body should be buried. She named her sister Leonor Fernandes as first administrator of the entail and after her death her nephew Pedro da Costa and his descendants after him. She also left some houses, with paintings and images of saints to her sister Catarina with the perpetual obligation of five masses celebrated every year during her life, and after her death, those properties should be administrated by the Misericórdia of Portalegre.
Will made by António Rodrigues Santeiro in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail in Flor da Rosa, district of Vila do Crato, with a perpetual mass obligation of six masses celebrated every year. He named his son Manuel Rodrigues as first administrator of the entail and after his death the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If Manuel died without children, the administration should be handled to one of the institutor's grandsons. If he nad no grandsons, then the administration should be handled to one of his nephews, preferably the eldest son of Joana Martins.
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).
Will made by Simão Reixa in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. This first entail would be composed of a perpetual rent payed in wheat on the outskirts of Arronches and would be administrated by his niece Maria Bernardes, and her daughter Maria David after her death, with a perpetual mass obligation of four masses celebrated every year. After the death of Maria David, succession should always continue on the eldest heir, and if she had none, the administration should be handled to Garcia Moniz, her brother, or the closest relative. The second entail would be composed of an olive grove, also in the outskirts of Arronches, and would be administrated by Catarina Reixa, daughter of the institutor,and her eldest heirs after her, with a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year.
Will made by Bento Saraiva, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of a ferragial, in Arronches. He name João Rodrigues, husband of his niece Maria Saraiva, as first administrator of the entail and their daughter Beatriz after him, with the condition that all administrators would divide the income derived from the forrageal in two partes, one for the administrator himself, and the other should be spent in masses, perpetually celebrated for the institutor's soul.
Will made by which Elvira Bernardes expresses her wish to be buried in the main church of Arronches and establishes an entail composed of a vegetable garden in the ribeira of Arronches with a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year. She named her daughter Catarina Bernardes as first administrator and her eldest daughter, Isabel Bernardes, after her, to be succeded by her children. If she dies without heirs, she can appoint an administrator to succeed her with the same conditions.
Will by Isabel de Moura, instituting a chapel with pious obligations in the chapel of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, located in the monastery of São Domingos de Elvas, which have been instituted by her ancestors, and where her body should be buried. Isabel appointed her nephew, Bernardim da Silva, son of her brother Manuel de Moura, as administrator. Followed by the approval deed (1573-01-16, fl. 276).
Will made by padre João Dias and his mother Leonor Vaz, in which they expressed their wish to be buried in the chapel of Chagas in the main church of Assumar and ordered the foundation of two entails. This first one would be composed of their estate of Montinho, a vineyard and houses in Assumar. It would be administered by Belchior Barradas, nephew and grandson of the institutors, who should take orders, and it would have a perpetual obligation of 40 annual masses. After his death, it would pass to Maria Alvor, sister of Leonor Vaz, and to her children after her. If she died without children, then the administration would be transmitted to Domingos Reixa, nephew and grandson of the institutors, and to his first born male heir after him. The second entail would be composed of vineyards and a house in Assumar and would have a perpetual obligation of one mass celebrated every year. It would be administered by Domingos Reixa and, after his death, by his eldest brother, and by the descendants of his father Lázaro Vaz.
Will made by Manuel Rodrigues Calhás, in which he ordered his burial in the main church of Arronches and established an entail composed of his houses, vineyards and farmlands in Arronches, with a perpetual obligation of twelve masses celebrated every year. He named his niece Maria Rodrigues as first administrator of the entail with the condition that she would marry. If she died without children, the entail would be administrated by his nephew Manuel, son of António Neto and Beatriz Gomes, sister of the institutor, and his descendants after him.
Will of D. Maria da Câmara, widow of capitão António Borges da Costa, founding an entail with her available portion, with the pious obligation of one annual chapel of prayed masses, in the church of the monastery of S. Francisco of Ponta Delgada, where she chose to be buried, and appointing D. Maria da Câmara, her daughter, as the heir of her available portion. She also appoints D. Maria da Câmara as her successor in the administration of the entails (terças) of Manuel Dias Brandão, her grandfather, D. Luísa Correia, her mother, and D. Catarina, her sister. Will approved in 1657-10-04 and ordered to be fulfilled in 1666-08-30.
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.
Will of Estêvão Fernandes, rectifying a previous will made in 1581-04-03, by which he instituted a chapel in the church of São João de Eiriz, appointing his nephew António Esteves and his offspring as administrators, granting him the power to choose his successor.
Will made by padre Diogo de Paiva in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of thirty masses celebrated every year in the hermitage of Chagas, that he was building in Ponta Delgada, with it's vault and altarpiece. He named his sister Violante de Paiva as first administrator and her daughter Maria da Ponte after her death. Maria should be succeeded on the administration by her elder son Brás, who would appoint a relative of the institutor to succeed him, and from there on the succession should continue by appointment. The institutor ordered that all administrators should always give account of the administration to the Provedor dos Resíduos.
[contains two addition deeds, one of them not related to the entail, and therefore not described].
Will made by Maria Fernandes in which she founded two entails by endowing both of her grandaughters Maria Dias, daughter of Lopo Dias, and Angelita Velho, daughter of Álvaro Velho, to help with their weddings with the a perpetual obligation that each of them and their heirs would celebrate, in her memory, half a chapel of masses every year in church of S. Sebastião, in Ponta Delgada, where her body should be buried.
Will of António Borges da Costa founding an entail with his available portion and with the obligation of a half of a chapel and appointing his wife, D. Maria da Câmara, as his heir and, after her death, his three religious daughters and, after their death, his granddaughter, D. Ana. The testator also appoints his son, Duarte Borges da Câmara as his successor in the entails (terças) of João Gonçalves and João de Arruda Botelho (or da Costa), his grandfathers, Amador da Costa de Arruda, Álvaro da Costa, his uncle, Manuel da Costa, his uncle. He also appoints him as his successor in some properties, included those entailed by Margarida Mendes, his aunt, which are administrated by the testator. Will approved in 1648-03-22 and opened in 1648-03-24.
Will of Sebastião da Costa de Arruda bequeathing his available portion to his wife, Maria de Sins, with the pious obligation of five perpetual prayed masses, per year. The succession of this available portion should always be transmitted by male bloodline. He also appoints his wife as his successor in the available portion of his aunt, Isabel Castanha, which will always be transmitted by male bloodline. Will approved in 1610-10-18.
Will made by Sebastião Afonso in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, with a perpetual mass obligation of two masses celebrated every year in All Soul's day in the church of São Pedro de Ponta Delgada. He named his wife Isabel Dias to administrate it during her lifetime and their daughter Jerónima after her, and after Jerónima was dead, the succession should always continue on the eldest heir. If Jerónima died without heirs, the administration should be given to Sebastião, son of the institutor, who would also celebrate the masses if he decided to be a priest.
Will made by Catarina Gomes Garcia, in which she confirmed the foundation of the entail that she founded with her brother Álvaro Garcia Mendes and added the following dispositions. As Bartolomeu Garcia do Carvalhal, appointed to administrate the entail, had already passed away, she named his daughter Catarina do Carvalhal as first administrator and her eldest heir, male or female after her. If Catarina died without descendants, the administration should be handled to her sister Beatriz Garcia, and after her death to their nephew Álvaro Garcia Freme, and if he also died without children, then the administration should be handled to Catarina Gomes. She also disposed that the entail would have a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year. She explicitly excluded her nephew João Nunes do Carvalhal and all his descendants from the administration.
Will made by padre Francisco Fernandes in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual mass obligation of fourty masses celebrated every year in Monforte. He named his brother Manuel Fernandes and his sister Isabel Fernandes to alternate one another, one year each, on the administration of the entail. After the death of the first of them, the second would have the administration during his lifetime and then would appoint the closest relative of the institutor to administrate the entail with the same conditions.
Will by which Manuel Velez established a chapel, entailing to it a vineyard, an olive grove in S. Pedro and houses on Rua Direita of Alegrete. He designated his wife, Maria de Miranda, to administrate it, and his nephew, Rodrigo Gonçalves, to succeed her. The entail would subsequently pass to his eldest son. All the chapel's administrators were obligated to support the celebration of 40 annual masses.
Will by which Isabel Rodrigues Regalo established an entail with a property in Alegrete ("tapadas do Pego da Lagem"), designating her brother, Pedro Rodrigues, to administrate it. He and his descendants were obligated to support the celebration of 30 annual masses. If he died without leaving heirs, the entail would be transmitted to his closest relative. She bequeathed a property in Alegrete ("souto da Ribeira de Arronches") to her nephew, Manuel, with the obligation of celebrating 5 annual masses in perpetuity. That land could never be sold. The testator left other lands ("souto de Vale Lourenço dos Pardieirinhos"; "souto do Ninho do Açor") to her nephew, Gaspar, prohibiting him of selling them. If he died without leaving descendants, they would be passed to one of his siblings. She also donated an olive grove in Costa to Ana, her niece, on the condition that she gave, every year, olive oil to the church of S. Pedro. The property could never be sold. After her death, it would be inherited by one of her brothers.
Will made by Isabel Rodrigues, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual mass obligation of six masses celebrated every year in the church of S. João, in Alegrete, where her body should be buried. She named her husband Manuel Rodrigues as first administrator and her niece Maria after his death, and from there on the succession should always continue on the eldest heir. If Maria passed away before assuming the administration of the chapel or if she had no children, then the Misericórdia would inherit the administration.
Will by which Mécia Álvares established an entail, composed of a rent of wheat taken from a property in the outskirts of Monforte, with a perpetual obligation of fifteen masses celebrated every year. She designated her cousin, padre Fernando Nunes, to administrate it, but only during his lifetime. After his death, he would be succeeded by António Rodrigues, her nephew, and by his descendants. If António had no children, the administration would be delivered to the Misericórdia of Alegrete.
Will made by padre António Semedo, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in the mother church of Alegrete. He named his cousin Ana Semedo as first administrator and his nephew Afonso Mexia after her death, and if he had no children, he appointed his brother Miguel Rodrigues Semedo and from there on the administrator should appoint a relative of the institutor's bloodline with the same conditions, except clergyman and nuns.
Will of Luís Mendes de Olivença, instituting the chapel of Santo António in the monastery of São Francisco de Olivença, in which his bones should be buried even if he died in Valladolid. The chapel should have daily masses for his soul, his wife's, parents and kin. Luís appointed his son Fernando Mendes de Olivença and his offspring as administrators, mentioning however that his siblings Diogo Sanches, Beatriz Mendes and Isabel Rodrigues, along with his illegitimate son Luís Mendes, could alternatively receive the administration in the event of lack of offspring by Fernando Mendes. The chaplain should primarily be one relative of the institutor.
Followed by certifications of the will by several notaries in Castille and Portugal (1614-1615, fls. 456v-458v).
Will of Simoa de Vasconcelos, aunt of Isabel Coelho, by which she appoints her niece as her heir, leaving her the estate of Outeiro, with the obligation of masses for her soul in the church of Misericórdia, in Braga, where she should also be buried. Next to her grave should also be placed a sign with the indication of the masses that have to be celebrated.
Will made by João Rodrigues de Miranda, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of properties in Alegrete, with a perpetual obligation of five masses celebrated every year. He named his daughter Maria Antónia as first administrator with the condition that she would appoint the closest relative of her bloodline, son or daughter, male or female, with the same conditions. If had no children, then the administration of the entail would be handled to the Confraria do Santíssimo Sacramento.
Will by which Francisco Gonçalves, resident in Reguengos, Portalegre, bequeathed his remaining assets to his wife, Violante Fernandes. After her death, the estate would be divided in three equal parts which would lead to the creation of three entails. They would be administrated by Pedro Dias, his brother, Maria Dias and Francisco, his nephew. Each of them, as well as their successors, were obligated to support the celebration of 3 perpetual masses, each year. The entails would be transmitted to their eldest sons. The testator determined that his body had to be buried in the convent of S. Francisco of Portalegre.
Will made by Isabel Rodrigues, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be administrated by her nephew Álvaro, son of Manuel Rodrigues, and his descendants after him and would have a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year in the church of the convent of Nossa Senhora da Luz, in Arronches, where her body should be buried. This second entail, composed of a rent of wheat in Besteirinha, outskirts of Arronches, would be administrated by padre Manuel Martins during his lifetime with the condition that he would celebrate three hundred masses for the soul of the institutor. Before his death he would appoint a successor who would administrate the entail with a perpetual mass obligation of thirty masses as long as the world lasted. The succession should always continue by appointment.
Will made by Ana Nogueira in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of six masses celebrated every year on the mother church of Alter do Chão, where her body should be buried. She named her son Francisco Dias as first administrator and his children and descendants after him, and if if had no children, then the administration should be handled to his sister [whose name is not mentioned]. If none of them had children, then the Confraria do Espírito Santo would receive the administration.
Will made by Manuel Gonçalves Moniz, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of an olive grove in Arronches. He named his nephew Garcia Moniz as first administrator, with the condition that he and all succeeding administrators would celebrate fifteen masses on the first year of their administration, and only in this year. After the death of Garcia, the succession should always continue, with the same conditions, on the closest relative of the institutor.
Will by which padre Pedro Lopes Curvo bequeathed properties (tapadas), vineyards and houses on Rua do Tavares to his sister, Leonor Martins, with the obligation of celebrating 15 annual masses for his soul. He left a vineyard, an olive grove in Alto da Safra and other houses to Ana Curvo, his sister, obligating her to celebrate 10 masses, every year, for his soul. He also gave an olive grove in Sertã, a property (tapada) in Safra to Maria Curvo, his sister, with the obligation of celebrating 2 masses each year. After the death of his three sisters, all the properties would incorporate an entail, which would be administrated by Maria Pereira, the institutor's niece, on the condition that she married someone who had pure blood. She and her descendants were obligated to support the celebration of 50 annual masses. He ordered the burial of his body in the main church of Arronches.
Will made by António Velez da Silveira and his wife Guiomar Ferreira in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of 70 masses celebrated every year in the chapel they would build in Arronches, where a lamp would be perpetually lit. They named their nephew António Velez as first administrator and after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, but if he had no male sons, then the administration would be handled to the closest male relative of the institutor, in ways that the females would only assume the administration in case of complete absence of male heirs or relatives. All administrators would bare the surname "Velez da Silveira" and would be obliged to sign a document stating that they would annex half of their own reserved portions to this entail by the time of their deaths. Besides, the administrators should always keep a key of the chapel.
Will by which Isabel de Paiva established an entail with her houses in Arronches, designating Diogo Martins, son of Rodrigo de Araújo, to administrate it. Thus, he could use its revenues to become a cleric. After Diogo Martins' death, the entail would be transmitted to the daughters of Beatriz Soares, the testator's sister, and their descendants. If none of them had children, the administration would be transmitted to heirs of António do Crato, her uncle. All the administrators were obligated to celebrate 2 annual masses.
Will made by Ana Rodrigues Moreira, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, with a perpetual obligation of six masses celebrated every year in the mother church of Arronches, where her body should be buried. She named her son Fernando Rodrigues as first administrator and his descendants after his death, and if he had none, the administration would be handled to his brother Álvaro Dias, and if he also died without descendants, the administration should be transmitted to the closest relative.
Will made by padre Martinho Gonçalves Prezado, in which he ordered the foundation of five entails in Arronches. The first entail would be administrated by his niece Bárbara Martins with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving her some houses, a "ferregial" and vineyard. The second entail would be administrated by his nephew Pedro Gonçalves with a perpetual mass obligation of also ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some vineyards and houses. The third entail would be administrated by Gaspar Álvares Farto, as promised by the time of his wedding with Catarina de Abreu, niece of the institutor, giving him some houses and vineyards. They were due to order a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and if they died without children, the administration would be handled to Baltasar Dias with a perpetual obligation of not ten, but twenty masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be administrated by Francisco Gonçalves de Abreu with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses and half of his olive groves. Finally, the fifth entail would be administrated by his nephew Baltasar Dias with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses. After the death of those firstly appointed administrators, the succession on all five entails would always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will made by padre Martinho Gonçalves Prezado, in which he ordered the foundation of five entails in Arronches. The first entail would be administrated by his niece Bárbara Martins with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving her some houses, a "ferregial" and vineyard. The second entail would be administrated by his nephew Pedro Gonçalves with a perpetual mass obligation of also ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some vineyards and houses. The third entail would be administrated by Gaspar Álvares Farto, as promised by the time of his wedding with Catarina de Abreu, niece of the institutor, giving him some houses and vineyards. They were due to order a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and if they died without children, the administration would be handled to Baltasar Dias with a perpetual obligation of not ten, but twenty masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be administrated by Francisco Gonçalves de Abreu with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses and half of his olive groves. Finally, the fifth entail would be administrated by his nephew Baltasar Dias with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses. After the death of those firstly appointed administrators, the succession on all five entails would always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will made by padre Martinho Gonçalves Prezado, in which he ordered the foundation of five entails in Arronches. The first entail would be administrated by his niece Bárbara Martins with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving her some houses, a "ferregial" and vineyard. The second entail would be administrated by his nephew Pedro Gonçalves with a perpetual mass obligation of also ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some vineyards and houses. The third entail would be administrated by Gaspar Álvares Farto, as promised by the time of his wedding with Catarina de Abreu, niece of the institutor, giving him some houses and vineyards. They were due to order a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and if they died without children, the administration would be handled to Baltasar Dias with a perpetual obligation of not ten, but twenty masses celebrated every year. The fourth entail would be administrated by Francisco Gonçalves de Abreu with a perpetual mass obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses and half of his olive groves. Finally, the fifth entail would be administrated by his nephew Baltasar Dias with a perpetual mass obligation of five masses celebrated every year, giving him some houses. After the death of those firstly appointed administrators, the succession on all five entails would always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Domingos Gonçalves Veloso and Maria de Araújo's will, instituting an entail with pious obligations in the church of Santiago de Lanhoso or in the altar of S. Pedro de Rates, in Braga's cathedral. After Maria's death, her husband had the power to appoint the administrator of the entail.
Will by which João Martins established an entail with the third part of his assets, which included a property in Assumar ("herdade do Monte Grande"). He designated Manuel, his son, to administrate it, obligating him and his descendants to support the celebration of 10 annual masses for the institutor's soul. Manuel would also administrate the chapel founded in that property by João Martins' grandfather, Afonso Gil. Both the entail and the chapel would, henceforth, be attached and administrated by the same person throughout the ages. The testator determined that his body would be buried in the grave of his mother, inside the main church of Assumar.
Will made by Mécia Álvares, in which she ordered the foundation of a chapel devoted to the Santíssimo Sacramento in the main church of Alter do Chão, where a perpetual daily mass had to be celebrated. The testator entailed to it her houses and properties in Alter do Chão. She expected that her husband, Francisco Cardoso, o Velho, decided to entail the third part of his assets in order to build this chapel. Francisco Cardoso would be its first administrator and, after his death, he would be succeeded by his daughter Inês Cardoso.
Will made in Alter do Chão by Leonor Mendes in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of nine masses celebrated every year in the convent of N. Sra. da Piedade, in Alter do Chão, where her body should be buried. She named her brother Álvaro Garcia do Carvalhal as first administrator and his brother António Mendes do Carvalhal after his death, and from there on the succession should continue on his descendants. If he had no children, the administration would be handled to Álvaro Garcia Carrilho, cousin of the institutor, or his sister Leonor Carrilho, with the same conditions. If none of them had children, the administration would be transmitted to the Misericórdia of Alter do Chão.
Will of Domingos Nunes da Costa, ordering that he should be buried in the church of Santo Estêvão de Geraz, next to his father and mother. Domingos appoints his son Jorge da Costa as heir and administrator of the chapel instituted by his father, adding 10 annual masses to pious obligations of the entail.
Will of Manuel Pires, by which he declares his wish to be buried in the church of São Martinho de Friastelas, next to his wife and his ancestors. Manuel entailed his houses and other possessions, which were incorporated into a chapel with the obligation of two annual masses. The administration of the chapel was given to his daughter Beatriz and her descendants.
Followed by the approval deed (1624-11-20, fls. 192-192).
Will of Bartolomeu Cordeiro. The testator requests to be buried in the Cathedral of Braga, in front of the altar of S. António. Bartolomeu was married to Isabel Silveira, but they had no forced heirs. After his death, his wife was to enjoy all his possessions. After their deaths, the properties were to go to Maria, Bartolomeu's daughter, who had been legitimised. She would have the properties during her lifetime, and then they would go to Maria Macedo's daughters. The properties were to be entailed, namely the house of the testator, located in the street of S. Miguel o Anjo, in Braga, with the perpetual obligation of eight masses a year at the altar of S. Pedro de Rates, in the Cathedral of Braga.
Followed by the approval deed (1625-11-25, fls. 212-212v).
Will made by padre Heitor Barradas, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one daily mass celebrated the mother church of N. Sra. de Monforte, where his body should be buried. He named his brother in law António Barradas as first administrator and one his eldest son Fernando Caldeira after his death, and from there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will made by Violante Pereira, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year in the church of S. Pedro of Monforte, where her body should be buried. She named her brother Álvaro Pais as first administrator during his lifetime and her sister-in-law Maria Solteira after his death, with the condition that she would appoint a close relative to succeed her with the same conditions. The institutor disposed that the administrators would be obliged to distribute 20 alqueires of wheat as alms to the poor people of Monforte, on the day of The Ascencion of the Lord.
Will made in Monforte by Isabel Rodrigues Franca, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year. She named her daughter Catarina Cordeira and her grandson João Franco as first administrators, and from there on the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir.
Will made by Catarina Mendes, in which she ordered the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year on the church of S. Pedro of Algalé, in Monforte, where her body should be buried. A vault should be placed over her grave, where her husband António Pereira Paviano should also be buried. To administrate it she named her husband during his lifetime, with the condition that he would make an inventory of all the assets of this chapel within three months, and, after his death, she named her sister Beatriz Mendes during her lifetime. After the death of Beatriz, the administration would be handled to Maria Desquila, niece of the institutor, and after her death, even that she had children, the administration would be transmitted to Catarina Mendes, also niece of the institutor. From there on the succession should always continue on the closest relative of her father's lineage.
Will made in Castelo de Vide by D. Guiomar Nunes Vidal, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail and chapel would be composed of properties in Marvão, would have a perpetual obligation of one daily mass on the first two years after her death, and of two weekly masses, celebrated on Fridays and Saturdays, after those two years. Those masses would be celebrated on the church of the monastery of N. Sra. da Conceição, where her body should be buried. To administrate it she named her nephew Vasco Pires, who lived in Portalegre, and his descendants born of legitimate marriage after him, as long as the entail would always remain on the lineage of the Vidal family. The second entail would be administrated by her nephew Diogo Pereira, with a perpetual mass obligation of one weekly mass celebrated in every Monday and in all the feasts of the Virgin Mary. Diogo would be succeeded by his descendants, but, if he had none, he would appoint one of his brothers to succeed him with the same conditions.
Will made by Bartolomeu Fernandes, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of all the assets available after his legacies were payed. He named his brother Gaspar Martins as first administrator of the entail, with the condition that he and all his successors would apply, perpetually, 4.000 réis every year on the celebration of masses for his soul. Before his death, Gaspar would appoint an administrator to succeed him with the same conditions.
Will of Padre João de Sousa bequeathing all his assets to Catarina Borges, his sister, with the pious obligation of 25 perpetual prayed masses, per year, in his chapel of S. Lourenço, located in the church of Vila Nova, in the outskirts of the town of Casal. He appoints Catarina Borges as its first administrator and, after her death, their sister, Mécia Lourenço, and, after her, one of her daughters, specifically the one who fail in the chapel of Margarida Borges. The testator also bequeaths two swamps (lameiros) to Domingos Lopes Ferreira and his wife, Inácia Francisca, with the pious obligation of two annual masses for his soul, also celebrated in his chapel of S. Lourenço, founding another entail, in which should succeed their legitimate offspring. If Domingos Lopes dies without offspring in common with Inácia Francisca or if one of the successors alienates the swamps, these properties will be annexed to the chapel founded to Catarina Borges.
Will of Padre João de Sousa bequeathing all his assets to Catarina Borges, his sister, with the pious obligation of 25 perpetual prayed masses, per year, in his chapel of S. Lourenço, located in the church of Vila Nova, in the outskirts of the town of Casal. He appoints Catarina Borges as its first administrator and, after her death, their sister, Mécia Lourenço, and, after her, one of her daughters, specifically the one who do not succeed in the chapel of Margarida Borges. The testator also bequeaths two swamps (lameiros) to Domingos Lopes Ferreira and his wife, Inácia Francisca, with the pious obligation of two annual masses for his soul, also celebrated in his chapel of S. Lourenço, founding another entail, in which should succeed their legitimate offspring. If Domingos Lopes dies without offspring in common with Inácia Francisca or if one of the successors alienates the swamps, these properties will be annexed to the chapel founded to Catarina Borges.
Will of Margarida Borges bequeathing some properties to Catarina Borges, her niece, with the pious obligation of nine perpetual masses, per year, celebrated in the altar where her nephew, João de Sousa, will found his chapel or in the altar of S. Miguel, in Tazem, while his nephew do not found his chapel. After Catarina Borge's death will succeed one of the daughter of Mécia Lourenço, her niece, appointed by Catarina Borges. Margarida Borges also bequeaths her all other assets to Mécia Lourenço, her niece, with the pious obligation of one perpetual mass to S. João. Will approved in 16487-08-16.
Will made in Arronches by Manuel Gonçalves Moniz, son of Francisco Gonçalves and Beatriz Moniz, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail composed of several farmlands in Arronches, and chapel with a perpetual obligation of twenty masses celebrated every year in the main church of Arronches, where he wishes to be buried, in his father's tomb. He named his nephew Domingos Eanes as first administrator during his lifetime, with the condition that he would appoint an administrator to succeed him after his death with the same conditions.
Will made by Isabel Martins, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail, composed of some houses and an olive grove. The administrator would retain half of the income derived from the entailed assets, and would be obliged to spend the other half on masses celebrated every year in the church of N. Sra. da Esperança, in Arronches, where her body should be buried. She named her grandson Manuel Martins as first administrator and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest heir, male or female, and if he had no children, the administration would be handled to Tomás, son of André Tavares or the closest relative.
Will made by licenciado Lourenço Dinis de Ataíde in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one mass sung every week, always on Thursdays in the convent of S. António of Crato where his body and the body of his wife, Isabel de Abreu Rosa, should be buried. A vault should be placed over their grave containing their names on it. He named his wife as first administrator of the entail, with the condition that she would care and sustain his brother Fernando Fontes, who was mentally ill. After her death, the administration would be handled to Paulo Morais and from there on the succession would continue on his eldest heirs, who would be obliged to bare the surname "Dinis" or, otherwise, lose the administration. The institutor also disposed that on the anniversary of his death the administrators should dress two poor boys and distribute ten alqueires of bread among the poor people.
Will made by Maria Calada in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel in a estate she owned named Tapada do Correal, with the perpetual obligation of four masses celebrated every year as long as the world lasted. She ordered her son Brás Calado to be the instititutor, that being the first administrator, of this chapel and, after his death, the administration would be transmitted to her grandson Jerónimo, son of Diogo Calado. From there on the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, but if Jerónimo had no children, the administration would be handled to the eldest male grandson of the institutor with the same conditions. The administrator would be obliged to register this will and properties in the Chapel's record book.
Will of Bartolomeu da Fonseca defining the succession and administration clauses of his entail, founded by a previous entail foundation deed. Will approved in 1595-01-05 and in 1620-04-14.
Will of mestre João das Leis, Lourenço Pires' son, founding an entail with his available portion composed of his properties and appointing as its administrator his second male son and, after him, his firstborn and legitimate male son, imposing the pious obligation of some masses in the church of S. Lourenço of Lisboa. The testator also appoints Gomes, his son, as the successor of Afonso Pires in the administration of the chapel of Santa Catarina, in the church of S. Lourenço of Lisboa, founded by Constança Eanes Palhavã. Besides, João das Leis orders the payment of some bequests and debts to the chapels of mestre Pedro and D. Afonso Dinis, bishop, to buy properties, and appoints as attorney-in-fact (procurador) of the latter chapel the same attorney-in-fact of the chapel of mestre Pedro, administrating its books and assets.
Will of Francisco Gonçalves and Catarina Gonçalves, instituting an entail with their reserved portion in Santa Maria de Abade. The surviving member of the couple had the power to appoint the administrator of the entail.
Will of Pedro Gonçalves, instituting an entail with two annual masses, and appointing his wife Madalena Martins as administrator, to be followed by their daughter Apolónia and her offspring.
Will of D. Maria da Costa Noronha, widow of D. Pedro de Alcáçova, retired in the monastery of Santa Maria of Almoster. She expresses her wish to be buried in the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário which she founded in the monastery of Santo António dos Capuchos, in Verdelha, near her husband and son. She orders the administrator of her entail to entail a public debt instrument to it, to build it and to keep other obligations. She entails her properties in S. Miguel, Santarém, Tomar, Coruche, Lisboa and Óbidos, whose revenue will be used in the marriage of orphans, the redemption of captives and other pious obligations and masses. She designates as heir of this entail her criado, Gaspar Pimenta and, after his death, her nephew, D. João da Costa, conde de Soure, who shall be succeded by his son, D. Rodrigo da Costa, when he comes of age, and by his heirs. She declares she has established the chapel of her niece and daughter-in-law, D. Maria da Costa, in the chapel of S. Nicolau de Tolentino in the monastery of Santo Agostinho of Santarém, where she is buried, according to her will. She entailed to it a public debt instrument she inherited from her, with an obligation of a daily mass for her niece's soul. She orders three other daily masses for the souls of her brothers, who are also buried there. The administrator of her entail shall administer these masses, and the masses in the convent of Almoster, which D. Maria da Costa de Noronha has established for the soul of her son, D. António de Alcáçova. She also declares the administrator of her chapel shall chose the chaplains and four mercieiras of the chapel she had established in the monastery of Santíssima Trindade of Lisboa, with an obligation of six daily masses for her and her husband's souls. This chapel was entailed to a public debt instrument and estates in Évora and Estremoz. She appoints her nephew, D. Rodrigo da Costa, as heir of the entail founded by her parents, D. Gil Eanes da Costa and D. Margarida de Noronha, to which she entails her third part, and the third part of her niece and daughter-in-law, D. Maria da Costa, its former administrator. D. Maria da Costa had inherited this entail from her father, D. Rodrigo da Costa, and had been succeded by her husband D. António de Alcáçova, D. Maria's son, of whom D. Maria had inherited it. Followed by approval deed and opening deed of the will, dated 1661-04-12.
Will of D. Maria da Costa Noronha, widow of D. Pedro de Alcáçova, retired in the monastery of Santa Maria of Almoster. She expresses her wish to be buried in the chapel of Nossa Senhora do Rosário which she founded in the monastery of Santo António dos Capuchos, in Verdelha, near her husband and son. She orders the administrator of her entail to entail a public debt instrument to it, to build it and to keep other obligations. She entails her properties in S. Miguel, Santarém, Tomar, Coruche, Lisboa and Óbidos, whose revenue will be used in the marriage of orphans, the redemption of captives and other pious obligations and masses. She designates as heir of this entail her criado, Gaspar Pimenta and, after his death, her nephew, D. João da Costa, conde de Soure, who shall be succeded by his son, D. Rodrigo da Costa, when he comes of age, and by his heirs. She declares she has established the chapel of her niece and daughter-in-law, D. Maria da Costa, in the chapel of S. Nicolau de Tolentino in the monastery of Santo Agostinho of Santarém, where she is buried, according to her will. She entailed to it a public debt instrument she inherited from her, with an obligation of a daily mass for her niece's soul. She orders three other daily masses for the souls of her brothers, who are also buried there. The administrator of her entail shall administer these masses, and the masses in the convent of Almoster, which D. Maria da Costa de Noronha has established for the soul of her son, D. António de Alcáçova. She also declares the administrator of her chapel shall chose the chaplains and four mercieiras of the chapel she had established in the monastery of Santíssima Trindade of Lisboa, with an obligation of six daily masses for her and her husband's souls. This chapel was entailed to a public debt instrument and estates in Évora and Estremoz. She appoints her nephew, D. Rodrigo da Costa, as heir of the entail founded by her parents, D. Gil Eanes da Costa and D. Margarida de Noronha, to which she entails her third part, and the third part of her niece and daughter-in-law, D. Maria da Costa, its former administrator. D. Maria da Costa had inherited this entail from her father, D. Rodrigo da Costa, and had been succeded by her husband D. António de Alcáçova, D. Maria's son, of whom D. Maria had inherited it. Followed by approval deed and opening deed of the will, dated 1661-04-12.
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 Ana Correia Barbosa, instituting a chapel with 17 annual masses. The entail was left to her sisters Inês Pereira and Maria Soares, and the surviving sister had the power to appoint a new successor within the institutor's kin.
Followed by the approval deed (1634-09-16, fls. 81v-82v).
Will by which Catarina Ribeiro, donzela, expresses her wish to be buried in the church of S. Lourenço of Portalegre, in the tomb of her parents. She declares she had made a previous will with her sister, Joana Dias, deceased, in which they had given their nephew Francisco Ribeiro Chacão, a vineyard with a wine press in Cruz da Pedra with an obligation of two annual masses for their souls. She renovates this donation, adding an obligation of ten masses to it, and annexes it to the entail founded by her mother, also called Joana Dias. She appoints her nephew as the next administrator of this entail. She also orders the foundation of five entails. The first one would be administered by her nephew André Mateus Ribeiro and his descendants and was composed of two farmlands entailed to a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The second one would be administered by her niece Joana Ribeiro, daughter of her niece Maria Ribeiro, and by her descendants. It was composed of the properties of Giraldo, and had a perpetual obligation of three annual masses. The third entail would be administered by Ana Ribeiro, Joana Ribeiro's sister, was composed of properties in the place of Areeiro, and had another obligation of three annual masses. She also bequeaths these two nieces the houses where she lives with an obligation of four annual masses, and the remaining properties she possesses, if they aren't sold, with an an obligation of more masses, and orders that they should only take possession of these properties after marrying. The fourth entail would be administered by the two sons of Catarina's brother, Bento Ribeiro, whose names were not mentioned. It was composed of an olive grove in Penedos Gordos and had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The fifth entail would be administered by Felícia, daughter of Catarina's niece, also called Catarina Ribeiro, or by one of her sisters, Úrsula and Brígida, if she didn't have descendants. It had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses.
Will by which Catarina Ribeiro, donzela, expresses her wish to be buried in the church of S. Lourenço of Portalegre, in the tomb of her parents. She declares she had made a previous will with her sister, Joana Dias, deceased, in which they had given their nephew Francisco Ribeiro Chacão, a vineyard with a wine press in Cruz da Pedra with an obligation of two annual masses for their souls. She renews this donation, adding an obligation of ten masses to it, and annexes it to the entail founded by her mother, also called Joana Dias. She appoints her nephew as the next administrator of this entail. She also orders the foundation of five entails. The first one would be administered by her nephew André Mateus Ribeiro and his descendants and was composed of two farmlands entailed to a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The second one would be administered by her niece Joana Ribeiro, daughter of her niece Maria Ribeiro, and by her descendants. It was composed of the properties of Giraldo, and had a perpetual obligation of three annual masses. The third entail would be administered by Ana Ribeiro, Joana Ribeiro's sister, was composed of properties in the place of Areeiro, and had another obligation of three annual masses. She also bequeaths these two nieces the houses where she lives with an obligation of four annual masses, and the remaining properties she possesses, if they aren't sold, with an an obligation of more masses, and orders that they should only take possession of these properties after marrying. The fourth entail would be administered by the two sons of Catarina's brother, Bento Ribeiro, whose names were not mentioned. It was composed of an olive grove in Penedos Gordos and had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses. The fifth entail would be administered by Felícia, daughter of Catarina's niece, also called Catarina Ribeiro, or by one of her sisters, Úrsula and Brígida, if she didn't have descendants. It had a perpetual obligation of two annual masses entailed to an olive grove.
Will made in Portalegre by Francisco Meira, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. This first entail would be composed of a vineyard in Cabeça de Mouro, Portalegre's district, would have a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year and to administrate it he named be his nephew Brás Meira, during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. The second entail would be composed of an olive grove in Portalegre's outskirts, would have also a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Beatriz Meira during her lifetime and, after her death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If none of them had children, they would appoint an administrator to succeed them.
Will made in Portalegre by Francisco Meira, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. The first entail would be composed of a vineyard in Cabeça de Mouro, Portalegre's district, would have a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year and to administrate it he named be his nephew Brás Meira, during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. This second entail would be composed of an olive grove in Portalegre's outskirts, would have also a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it he named his niece Beatriz Meira during her lifetime and, after her death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If none of them had children, they would appoint an administrator to succeed them.
Will of Pedro Gonçalves, instituting an entail with pious obligations in the church of Santa Marinha de Penascais, where he was baptised. As successors of the estates, Pedro Gonçalves appointed his sisters, his brother-in-law Pedro Antunes, and his cousin Salvador Antunes da Lomba and his offspring.
Will made by Agostinho Fernandes and his wife Inês Fernandes in which they ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of two entails. This first entail would be composed of an estate named Mouta, in the outskirts of Portalegre, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of 66 masses celebrated every year on the chapel of S. Lourenço, where their bodies should be buried. To administrate it they named one of the sons of Jerónimo Fernandes, that would be chosen by him, with the condition that he would marry with one of the daughters of Belchior Vaz, and from there on the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. The second entail would be composed of an olive grove, over which the institutors imposed a perpetual obligation of twelve masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it they named Pedro, son of João Fernandes, with the condition that he would marry with one of the daughters of Diogo Vaz, at his choice, and, after his death the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. The Provedor das Capelas would be obliged to take account of the administration of both entails every year.
Will made in Vale do Peso, district of Crato, by padre Bento da Cruz, in which he ordered the foundation of an entail with an estate and lands in Crato's outskirts, with a perpetual obligation of twelve masses celebrated every year on the church of N. Sra. da Luz, where his body should be buried. He named his nephew Manuel da Cruz as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should continue on his descendants. If Manuel had no children, the administration would be handled to his sister Isabel, and if she also died without descendants, then the administration would be transmitted to the confraria of N. Sra. do Ó.
Will made by Catarina Vaz Morujo, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail with a perpetual obligation of one daily mass celebrated on the chapel of S. Jorge, in Portalegre, where her body should be buried. She left 30.000 réis for the ornate of the chapel and named her nephew padre Manuel Vaz Morujo as first administrator of this entail, with the condition that he would appoint a person to succeed him with the same conditions. Catarina also left 10.000 in leases to her cousins Catarina de Sena and Isabel das Montanhas, 5 000 each, who should enjoy it during their lifetimes, and, after their deaths, this summs should be annexed on the entail.
Will made by Gaspar Garção in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel devoted to N. Sra. dos Anjos da Porciúncula, on the monastery of S. António da Conceição, in Castelo de Vide, where he and his wife Joana Fernandes should be buried. This grave should be reserved only to himself and his wife, but he purchased a grave only for the administrators of the chapel with it's respective vault. He left 60.000 réis and very detailed instructions for the ornate of the chapel, including and altarpiece which should be made from a single piece of wood just as the chapels of the monastery of S. Francisco de Xabregas, in Lisboa. Images of S. João Baptista and S. Brás should be placed on the sides of the chapel. The chapel would have a perpetual mass obligation of one mass celebrated every week and three more masses every year for the soul of Manuel Carrilho, which became henceforth annexed to this entail. To administrate it, he named his wife Joana Fernandes during her lifetime and, after her death, his brother Fernando Carrilho. After the death of Fernando, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir, and if he had no children, then the administration would be handled to the closest relative.
Will made by Gaspar Fernandes Garção, in which he ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel composed of half of an estate named Herdade dos Manjaretes, with a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year on the chapel of the Santíssima Trindade, in the church of Santiago of Marvão, where his body should be buried. He named his son João Garção as first administrator during his lifetime and, after his death, the succession should always continue, preferably, on the eldest male heir. If João died without heirs, then the administration would be handled to the closest relative, and, if there was none left, the municipal council of Marvão would appoint the administrator.
Will made by Margarida Fraústa in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of an entail and chapel with a perpetual obligation of ten masses celebrated every year on the convent of N. Sra da Estrela, in Marvão, where her body should be buried. She named her husband Francisco Privado as first administrator of the entail during his lifetime and, after his death, the administration would be handled to her niece Leonor, daughter of Francisco de Faria, with the condition that she would not marry with Manuel, son of João Garção. After the death of Leonor, the succession should always continue on the eldest heir, male or female, and, if she had no children, the administration would be handled to her sister, Isabel de Farias, with the same conditions, or to the closest relative.
Will made by padre António Pires in which he appointed his brother, Julião Pires, to succeed him on the administration of a chapel he administrated, adding a perpetual obligation of five masses celebrated for his own soul in the church of S. Julião, where his body should be buried. Julião Pires would appoint a relative to succeed him on the administration.
Will made in Portalegre by Ana de Miranda, in which she ordered, among other dispositions, the foundation of four entails. The first entail would be composed of a vineyard in the outskirts of Portalegre over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of three masses celebrated every year at Christmas, naming the eldest daughter of Catarina Delicada, who lived in Castelo de Vide, as first administrator during her lifetime, and, after her death, the succession should always continue on the closest relative of the Crato's lineage. The second entail would be composed of a land and a mill in the outskirts of Crato over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of two masses celebrated every year, naming her nephew Tomé da Silveira as first administrator, and, after his death the succession should always continue on the closest relative of the Crato's lineage. This third entail would be composed of a land over which the institutor imposed a perpetual obligation of one masses celebrated every year, and this would be administrated by her nephew padre Manuel Velez who would be succeeded by the closest relative of the Velez' lineage. Finally, the fourth entail would be composed of an estate named Herdade da Urra, over which she imposed a perpetual obligation of seven masses celebrated every year, and to administrate it she named her nephew Estêvão de Miranda, who would be succeeded by the closest relative of the Velez' lineage. All four entails would follow the succession patterns defined by the laws of the kingdom.
